Family says 16-year-old killed in Ft. Bend County shooting

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday they are investigating a shooting in the 3200 block of Owl Hollow Drive in Fort Bend County.

This happened in the Briarwood Crossing Subdivision around 5:15 p.m.

Family members said a 16-year-old was killed in the shooting, and the suspects fled.

Detectives could be seen Saturday going in and out of the home on Owl Hollow, but investigators were unable to give much information.

Family members of the teen said that two suspects came up to the front door of the home and, at some point, the victim was shot and killed.

The family said the suspects have not been caught yet, but they do have a Ring doorbell camera on their house that shows the suspects. The video has been given to investigators.

A neighbor told KPRC 2 that his surveillance camera captured someone in his backyard.

The family did not want to release the name of the teen, but said he was a great kid.

Anyone with knowledge about the case is urged to call the sheriff’s office at 281-341-4665 and select option 1, or call Crime Stoppers at 281-342-8477.


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