Spring, Texas shooting on Pebworth Place; 17-year-old female shot

Authorities are searching for a suspect after a 17-year-old girl was shot in the 22800 block of Pebworth Place in Spring, Texas Tuesday afternoon.

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Constable deputies with Precinct 4 responded to the scene and found the female suffering from a gunshot wound.

Emmanuel Milton (Photo: Harris County Pct. 4 Constables Office)

The constable's office says the girl was involved in a verbal altercation with the suspect, 18-year-old Emmanuel Milton. During the argument, he allegedly shot her in the upper thigh and then fled the scene.

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The girl was taken to the hospital.

Authorities say a firearm recovered from the scene was collected as evidence.

"Emmanuel Milton is currently wanted by law enforcement for Aggravated Assault. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, you are urged to contact our dispatch direct or your local law enforcement," Constable Mark Herman said in a statement.