Teenager killed in drive-by shooting in south Houston, police say

Sunday, January 13, 2019
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston Police are investigating after a teenager was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in south Houston Saturday evening.

According to police, an 18-year-old was killed while walking in the 5118 block of Balkin Street near Martin Luther King Boulevard.
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Neighbors say they heard several shots fired, with police confirming approximately six bullet casings recovered so far.

The shooting is possibly gang related, according to police.
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There are no suspects at this time and it is not known if the shooting is related to any other incidents.

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