15-year-old boy targeted victim's parents after man shot in Humble subdivision, Pct. 4 says

HUMBLE, Texas (KTRK) -- A 15-year-old boy is in custody after he allegedly shot a 27-year-old man in a Humble subdivision on Wednesday morning.

Heavy law enforcement presence could be seen at the entrance of the Werrington subdivision on Treashwig Road at Mala Way, near Aldine Westfield Road.

Harris County Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman said the 27-year-old man immediately contacted his parents after he was shot by the teenager.

Herman said when the victim's parents came to his aid, the teen suspect fired shots at their vehicle, but thankfully, the parents were not injured.

Surveillance video shows the parents pulling into a nearby gas station with a police escort, then backup units and ambulances arrive shortly after.

According to Pct. 4, the suspect ran away after the shooting.

The search for the armed teen sparked a large law enforcement presence in the subdivision. At one point, ABC13 cameras spotted officials from Pct. 4, the Harris County Sheriff's Office, and the Humble Police Department.

Herman said after an extensive search, the 15-year-old was taken into custody when he was found hiding between some houses in the neighborhood.

The 27-year-old is expected to recover after initially being taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to Pct. 4.

Officials said the investigation into the shooting will be handed over to detectives from the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

It's unclear why the shooting happened in the first place. Officials said there is no known connection between the suspect and the victim.