15-year-old shot by dispensary employee in NW Houston, HPD says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A 15-year-old was shot by a dispensary employee on Monday night, according to the Houston Police Department.

Police say the shooting happened just after 10 p.m. at the GreenHouse Dispensary on Long Point Road in the Spring Branch area.

According to the investigators, the 15-year-old boy walked inside the dispensary and was shot multiple times as he was leaving the store.

"Right now, it hasn't been determined exactly what he was doing," Lt. JP Horelica said.

Horelica also noted police have seen the video of what happened, but did not elaborate.

A person who identified themselves as the employee's father described his son's reaction to the shooting.

"He's scared, hysterical. Very sorry," the father said.

Police say the teen was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

The employee was detained but later released.

As of Tuesday morning, no charges have been filed.