Grant Road shooting: 1 shot, killed at apartment complex
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Harris County law enforcement has taken a person connected to a deadly shooting on Friday into custody.
According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, deputies arrived at an apartment in the 111000 block of Grant Road where they found a man, who seemed to be in his late teens, dead in the courtyard from a possible robbery attempt.
Officials report the victim does not live at the apartment and he might have gone to the complex with another friend. At some point, officials believe the victim and his friend were confronted by three Hispanic males.
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The victim was shot and officials say the friend possibly attempted to help but eventually left the scene.
Harris County law enforcement began a search for a red vehicle suspected to have been connected to the shooting.
Deputies spotted a vehicle that matched the description and attempted a stop, but a short pursuit ensured and the driver stopped the car then got out.
Harris County Precinct 4 constable deputies responded to assist and set up a perimeter in the 12700 block of Perry Road and Mills Road area. At some point, the male was located and bitten by one of the K-9 officer's dogs. The person was taken to a local hospital to be treated for their injuries.
At this time, authorities say they are still investigating and have not determined how the person in custody is involved in the shooting.