Man arrested in deadly Cypress shooting; victim, suspect identified

CYPRESS, Texas - Authorities are investigating following a deadly shooting in northwest Harris County on Wednesday evening. 

Cypress: Arrest in Regency Drive shooting

What we know:

Harris County court records confirm that 23-year-old Christopher Jordan has been arrested and charged for the death of 18-year-old Anthony Perla.

Jordan's bond has not been set as of this report.

The backstory:

The shooting happened Wednesday evening on Regency Green Drive, near Grant and Jones Roads. 

Officials at the scene said the suspect, now identified as Jordan, called 911 at about 7 p.m. saying he shot someone who was fighting him.

Deputies detained the suspect and recovered the gun. They also tried to help the victim, now known as Perla, but medics pronounced him deceased at the scene.

Further investigation determined a third person, who was also detained, reported that both the suspect and the victim were inside his apartment. 

At one point in time, officials said they ended up in the parking lot where a fight occurred, which led to the shooting. 

Officials said the suspect remained on the scene.

What we don't know:

Other details are not available at this time.