2 relatives, including teen, fatally shot at west Houston apartment complex, police say

2 male relatives fatally shot at west Houston apartment complex, police say (KPRC 2)

HOUSTON – An investigation is underway after two male relatives were shot and killed at an apartment complex in west Houston Thursday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.

HPD units responded to reports of a shooting at an apartment complex located at 11755 Southlake Dr. around 12:14 a.m.

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Officers said when they arrived at the scene, they located two men, ages 18 and 17, with gunshot wounds.

According to investigators, one of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene. The other was transported by an ambulance to the hospital, where police said he later died.

Officers said it was reported by the family that the two males were outside in the courtyard of the complex when the family heard gunshots outside. When the family reportedly went to go check, they found the victims.

At this time, investigators said there is no known motive or suspect information.

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.


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