Deerbrook Mall shooting injures minor, influencer
2 injured, 1 detained after shooting at Deerbrook Mall in Humble
Two people were injured and another person has been detained after a shooting at Deerbrook Mall in Humble, Texas.
HUMBLE, Texas - Two people are injured, and another person has been detained after a shooting at Deerbrook Mall in Humble on Saturday evening.
Humble: Deerbrook Mall shooting
What we know:
According to the Humble Police Department, the shooting happened around 6:30 p.m. at the mall located off of I-69 and FM 1960, north of Houston.
Police say three officers were already on-duty at the mall and were able to quickly contain the situation.
A person, described only as a juvenile, was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound. The juvenile was then taken into surgery, and their condition is not known at this time.
A second person, an adult believed to be a bystander, was struck in the finger and sustained minor injuries, officials say. Social media influencer Gerald Huston later shared on social media that he was the bystander who was shot.
A third person, another juvenile, was detained in connection to the shooting, according to police. Police say they believe they have everyone involved, and there is no ongoing threat.
What's next:
The mall closed after the shooting. Several law enforcement agencies that responded to the scene will be investigating for some time.
What we don't know:
No one involved has been identified. It's unclear at this time what led up to the shooting.
The Source: The information in this article comes from the Humble Police Department, the Harris County Sheriff's Office, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman, and influencer Gerald Huston.