Northwest Houston: Three shot, one killed in apartment complex courtyard, police say
HOUSTON - Three people have been shot, and one of them has died after an altercation at a northwest Houston apartment complex, according to police.
Willow Place Drive shooting
What we know:
The shooting was reported shortly after 2 p.m. in the courtyard at the Willow Green apartment complex on Willow Place Drive.
When police arrived at the scene, there was one male on the ground who was later pronounced deceased. According to Sgt. Blake Roberts with the HPD Homicide Division, the deceased male is believed to be Hispanic and in his late teens to early 20s.
Police later learned that two other males had been shot and were taken to a hospital. One of them is said to be in stable condition.
Many people have been detained for questioning, according to Sgt. Roberts. At this time, police are not looking for anyone else in connection with this shooting.
Police believe there was an exchange of gunfire between two parties, but detectives are still investigating. Sgt. Roberts said they'll be speaking to witnesses and searching for any security camera footage.
What we don't know:
No one involved in this incident has been identified.
There is no information on the condition of the third person who was shot, nor the motive behind the shooting.
Information wanted
What you can do:
Anyone with information on this case can call one of the following:
- HPD Homicide Division: 713-308-3600
- Crime Stoppers: 713-222-TIPS (8477)
The Source: Detective Sergeant Blake Roberts with the Houston Police Department Homicide Division.