According to Rosenberg Police Department, officers received reports of the shooting at 1216 Westwood Drive at around 12:20 p.m.
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The 17-year-old victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
Police said SWAT officers were called to the scene to take a suspect in custody. Jamal Williams, 25, was arrested on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
The incident was first reported as an "active shooting investigation" by police on Facebook, adding that people living nearby should remain indoors.
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The police department's assistant chief later said the incident was not an active shooting, citing an error on the social post.
Police added there was no threat to the public.