17-year-old shot, killed by cousin in home in NE Houston

Sunday, May 3, 2020
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A teenager was killed in northeast Houston late Saturday in what police are calling an accidental shooting involving the victim's cousin.

It happened around 11:30 p.m. Saturday night on Shagbark near Tidwell.
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Officers said the 17-year-old and his cousin, who both live at the home, were the only ones inside when the shots were fired.

The teenager died at the scene.
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His cousin is in his 20s and was being questioned by investigators.
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