Police release image of gunman after 2 students shot near Pasadena Memorial HS

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Pasadena police are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspected shooter who opened fire across the street from Pasadena Memorial High School, injuring two students on Friday afternoon.

Pasadena ISD said both students were transported to the hospital. One was shot in the chest and is reported as stable. The other victim was shot in the arm, police said. Both are expected to survive.

The shooting was the result of a massive fight that broke out across the street from the school shortly after dismissal, according to witness video that is now part of the police investigation.

There was a large police presence and crime scene tape draped in the 4400 block of Crenshaw near Preston Ave.

On Friday night, police released an image, taken from the witness video, showing a Hispanic male in his mid-teens wearing sandals, black shorts, and a black hoodie with a red emblem. He had a gun in his hand. Police said he fled in a vehicle.

According to police, they don't know why the fight started.

Anyone with information on the gunman is urged to contact the Pasadena Police Department.

Pasadena ISD issued the following statement after the shooting took place.

"As a precautionary measure area schools that were still in session were placed on Secure to ensure the safety of students and staff. The Secure was lifted after law enforcement determined there was no on-going threat. All area schools were safely dismissed and will remain in the area.

The City of Pasadena Police are actively investigating the situation. If anyone knows any information that would be helpful in the investigation, please contact the City of Pasadena Police Department at 713-477-1221.

A campus investigation will be completed to determine school discipline consequences as we will not tolerate behavior that jeopardizes the safety of our students.

Pasadena ISD crisis counselors will be at Pasadena Memorial High School and additional security personnel next week will be assigned as we work together to keep our campuses safe."