Houston Crime: 16-year-old girl shot after a fight breaks out at an apartment complex

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16-year-old girl shot after a fight breaks out at an apartment complex

Two individuals are currently hospitalized following a disturbance at the Dorchester Apartment Complex on Galveston Road around 1 a.m. Officers responded to reports of a heated argument between two groups, which escalated into gunfire.

Houston police responded to a shooting in the 4000 block of Galveston Road at 1 a.m. on Saturday and found a 16-year-old girl and a 24-year-old man injured.

According to officials, several individuals had been drinking at the apartment. A group of women left, intending to be picked up by other men. 

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Soon after, an argument started, leading to gunfire. Officials said the man suffered multiple gunshot wounds, and the 16-year-old girl was hit in her calf by a bullet. Both victims are reported to be in stable condition and expected to recover.

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Police detained several individuals for questioning, and an investigation into the shooting is ongoing. The motive behind the argument and the circumstances leading to the shooting are still being investigated.