HOUSTON – A teen was killed Monday after a robbery and high-speed chase near Memorial City Mall, Harris County sheriff's deputies said.
According to investigators, a purse snatching was reported around 6:30 p.m. to two off-duty deputies that were working as security guards at the mall. The security guards followed a vehicle they suspected was involved. The driver was headed southbound on Blalock and tried to pass a car but clipped it and crashed. Deputies said the car rolled, clipped a tree, went through a lawn and into another tree.
A 16-year-old who was inside the car died.
A 17-year-old who was also in the car was taken to a hospital. His condition was not immediately known.
Two other 16-year-olds who were in the car were arrested.
It is unclear what charges the teens might face.
Investigators said no weapons were found in the car.
