3 teens shot, 1 dead after shooting at Harris County apartment pool party

Summer pool party turns tragic in Harris County

A summer pool party turned into tragedy. A teenage boy was killed and two other teens are now in the hospital after an overnight shooting in an apartment complex in northeast Harris County.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - One teenager was killed, and two others were shot while attending an apparent pool party at a northeast Harris County apartment, the sheriff's office reports.

What we know:

Harris County Sheriff's Office Major McConnell reports that around 11:50 p.m. deputies were called to a shooting at The Henry at Liberty Hills apartments along Liberty River Drive.

There was a large gathering of teenagers between the ages of 15-17 taking place near the pool of the apartment complex.

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Authorities say, for unknown reasons, multiple people began shooting into the crowd, hitting at least three people.

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A teenage boy was pronounced dead at the scene. 15-year-old boy and girl were shot and taken to a nearby hospital, Major McConnell reports.

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No update has been given on their conditions at this time.

The investigation is ongoing.

What we don't know:

It is unclear what led to the shooting and no suspects have been identified.

WOMAN HELPS SHOOTING VICTIM

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said there were about 30 teenagers at the party. A woman described the moment she rushed to help the boy before first responders got there.

"I ran downstairs and as soon as I ran to the pool, I saw kids running everywhere," said a tenant. "I ran over to the little boy who was laying there…he couldn’t move, and I tried to help him."

TENANTS WANT STRICTER SECURITY

Some tenants said the pool is supposed to be closed at 10 p.m., but after-hours parties have been a constant problem this summer. Tenants said they’ve complained to management and called police, but the parties continue.

"It’s been a trend this summer. People who don’t live here are throwing pool parties. It’s been all summer. I’m always calling the police because it gets out of hand," said a tenant.

"All summer long, every weekend from Friday to Sunday, they last until three in the morning. There would be police that come and break it up. A lot of the residents say they have complained. I’ve complained to the front office," said a tenant.

Some tenants say they don’t feel safe living at the complex anymore and want stronger security measures. Some say they are ready to move because they are scared to stay.

"I think we need security patrolling at all times, better managing access to the pool. There’s a lot that can be done," said a tenant.

The sheriff’s office said no other significant events have been reported before this incident. Right now, authorities are still looking for the shooter or shooters. Six witnesses were detained. But so far, no arrests.

FOX 26 reached out to the front office at the complex but didn’t get a response. FOX 26 also reached out to Asset, the company that manages the property, but the company hasn’t responded. Right now, the sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s help in this case. 

What you can do:

Anyone with any information on the shooting or if you had a child in attendance who might know something, is asked to contact HCSO at 713-221-6000.