Barbara Jordan HS student shot in reported robbery in northeast Houston, HISD says

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A Barbara Jordan High School student was shot today during a reported robbery off campus, a Houston Independent School District spokesperson says.

HISD says the shooting happened around 7:15am at the intersection of Sayers and Kelley streets.

The student was walking to school when she was approached by an unknown car. Investigators say someone in the vehicle then tried to take the girl's purse; a struggle ensued and then ended abruptly with a single gunshot.

The student was transported to the hospital with injuries and is expected to recover, according to the spokesperson.

Neighbors say the student is a familiar face in the area and say she often walks with a male friend but today she was walking alone.

"I saw her walk passed and she wasn't with the guy she is normally with -- he was about 30 minutes earlier. She was looking at her phone and within 5 to 10 minutes I heard the one shot," said resident Albert White.

The spokesperson added, "All students on campus are safe. Police are investigating, and extra officers have been assigned to patrol the campus and surrounding area as a precautionary measure."

Police don't have a specific description of the suspect or suspects other than they were in a black 4-door vehicle.

Barbara Jordan High School for Careers Parents & Students sent this letter home with students: