18-year-old shot, killed after verbal dispute with suspect at SW Houston apartment, police say

HOUSTON, Texas – An 18-year-old teen is dead after he was shot multiple times at a southwest Houston apartment Sunday afternoon, according to officials.

Houston police say the shooting happened around 2:06 p.m. in the 9500 block of Deering Drive near Country Creek.

Detective said that the victim was believed to be involved in a verbal dispute with the suspect. That was when investigators said the 18-year-old was shot multiple times.

Police say the victim did not live at the residence and it is unclear exactly why he was there at the time.

A description of the suspect was not available.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.