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Teen killed in gunfire exchange in SW Houston neighborhood

The scene of the shooting (HPD/Twitter)

HOUSTON – A teen has died after being shot during an argument in southwest Houston.

The shooting happened on Costa Mesa Drive near Spikewood Drive around 1:40 p.m. and was reported by Houston Police on X.

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According to HPD Lt. Larry Crowson, the victim, who was around 16 years old, was involved in an argument with people in a vehicle, and gunfire was exchanged.

After the teen was shot, he ran into the backyard of a house and died. He did not live at the home.

We’re working to find out more about who was in the car and what progress police have made in finding them.

This is an ongoing investigation. We’ll have updates when we learn more information.


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Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports. He joined the KPRC 2 family in the spring of 2024. He earned his B.A. from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023.

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