A 13-year-old boy was killed, and his 18-year-old brother was hospitalized after they were gunned down in the parking lot of their southwest Houston apartment complex on Sunday evening, according to police.
Lt. J.P. Horelica said the two brothers were walking across the parking lot at the Cortland Med Center apartment complex in the 9100 block of Lakes at 610 Drive around 8:40 p.m.
A car allegedly pulled up to the teenagers before someone jumped out and shot at them.
Horelica said the 13-year-old died at the scene, and the 18-year-old was transported to the hospital, where he is expected to survive.
Houston Police Department said there’s no indication at this time that the shooting was gang-related, although it is still early in the investigation.
It is unclear whether it was a random incident or if the victims were targeted.
According to ABC13 Houston, the teen boys lived at the apartment complex.
CrimesChroniclers learnt that their parents were at the scene but did not witness the incident.
Houston police said the suspects fled in what appeared to be a gray vehicle, possibly a Lexus.
One of them was allegedly wearing a blue hoodie.
