Teen dies after being shot in the chest when fight breaks out at SW Houston gas station, HPD says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Shots fired at a gas station in southwest Houston ended with a teenager shot to death, according to Houston police.

Officers responded to the shooting in the 5400 block of North Braeswood at a Circle K just after 8 p.m. on Friday.

The Houston Police Department said a group of teenagers arrived at the gas station, intending to meet another group of people for unknown reasons.

At one point, HPD said a fight broke out, and then gunfire rang out in the area, leading to the teen being shot in the chest.

The victim was 15 years old, according to officials.

Police said the victim went to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries shortly after he arrived.

HPD says officers responded to a hospital for a call of a shooting victim.

According to officials, that’s where they learned what happened at the Circle K.

Police said there are no arrests or suspects at this time. The investigation is still underway.