Houston police shoot 15-year-old boy allegedly armed with rifle in SW Houston, HPD says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A hectic scene overnight resulted in police officers shooting an armed teen suspect in southwest Houston, authorities say. That teen and a woman have been arrested.

The Houston Police Department said it all unfolded at an apartment complex in the 8300 block of Cinnamon Lane. Officers were called out for a report of shots fired at about 2 a.m. Friday.

As they investigated, officers reportedly saw several people running around the complex firing weapons. Two officers fired shots, hitting a 15-year-old boy who they say was armed with a rifle.

The wounded suspect ran off and was later located in an apartment. He was transported to a hospital and is OK.

Another suspect, described as a 20-year-old woman, was arrested and taken to the Harris County Jail. Police said charges are pending against her and the teenager who was shot.

Police said there are no outstanding suspects and no other injuries were reported.

The apartment complex remains an active investigation.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

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