An 18-year-old has been left in critical condition after being shot in the Humble area near Houston. The victim was rushed to the hospital where doctors are fighting to save his life.
Investigators say the shooting victim was reportedly shot by a friend. The exact circumstances that led to the shooting remain under investigation, with detectives working to piece together what happened.
The incident occurred in a residential neighbourhood in the Humble area, shocking neighbours who described the area as generally quiet. Multiple law enforcement units responded to the scene after reports of gunfire.
Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies are leading the investigation. They have spoken to witnesses and are reviewing any available surveillance footage from the neighbourhood to establish a timeline of events.
Authorities say a mother and son were hosting some of his friends at the home when the shooting happened. One of the friends is now in critical condition and another has been taken into police custody.
The person who pulled the trigger has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Harris County detectives are continuing to investigate the full circumstances of the shooting.
The investigation is ongoing as detectives work to determine exactly what led to the shooting inside the home. The eighteen-year-old victim remains in critical condition at the hospital.