Young man killed after shooting west of Houston
HOUSTON - One person is dead after a shooting along the 700 block of Country Place Drive.
According to Houston police, the shooting took place around 7:30 p.m. Friday evening close to Stratford High School and Nottingham Park.
It’s early in the investigation, but authorities believe the victim is a man around 20-years-old.
"People just heard arguing and gunfire," said HPD Lieutenant Larry Crowson. "[They] looked outside, the guy was deceased."
Witnesses say they heard several gunshots. Police are reviewing surveillance footage to identify a possible suspect or suspects.
"It’s really surprising," said Omar Arshard, a neighbor. "Things like this rarely happen here in the energy corridor at all."
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So far this year, there have been at least 88 homicides within Houston. This number is up from 70 through this day in 2021.