1 killed, another injured during early morning shooting in Atascocita

Published February 12, 2022 12:33 PM CST

An investigation is underway following an early morning shooting in Atascocita

Authorities said the shooting occurred on the 3900 block of Atascocita Road, just before 12:45 a.m. Saturday. 

Deputies with Precinct 4 of the Harris County Constable's Office found a silver Chrysler at the location with a 19-year-old Black male inside the vehicle. 

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The 19-year-old was taken to the hospital where he later died. 

Shortly after the discovery, authorities said another man was found at an area urgent care with a gunshot wound. 

It's believed the two vehicles met in the parking lot for a narcotics transaction, authorities said. 

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Authorities said a third male fled the scene on foot. 

If you have any information about this incident, you're asked to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit at (713) 274-9000 or CrimeStoppers at (713) 222-TIPS

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