Teen shot in Fort Bend County may have been meeting up to buy something: authorities
HOUSTON - A 19-year-old man who was shot and then crashed may have been meeting up with someone to buy something off of an app, authorities say
The incident was reported around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday near Bryans Manor and Wilkerson.
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According to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, the 19-year-old and a 16-year-old may have gone to the location after arranging to meet with someone on Snapchat to buy some items. It's unclear what they were buying.
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The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office investigates a shooting.
The sheriff’s office says the 19-year-old was shot in the shoulder and then drove away before crashing into a power pole. He was taken to the hospital and underwent surgery. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Authorities are still searching for the suspects. The investigation continues.