Homeowner reports finding unknown 15-year-old dead in front of Montgomery County home, deputies say

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A 15-year-old boy was found dead outside of a home in the New Caney area on Saturday night, authorities said.

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said a homeowner along Stevens Road called at 11:30 p.m., reporting that they had found an unknown dead person in front of their residence upon returning home.

MCSO deputies said the victim appeared to have sustained a gunshot wound and died from his injuries despite deputies administering life-saving measures.

A woman who lives nearby told ABC13 that she and her family were the ones who saw the teen's body.

The woman said she didn't personally know the teen, but that she'd seen him before and that he lived in the neighborhood.

MCSO detectives have launched an investigation.