Baytown, Texas – A tragic incident unfolded at a Baytown apartment complex on Friday, resulting in the death of one individual. The Baytown Police Department reported that both the suspected shooter and the victim have ties to the Goose Creek Independent School District, either as current or former students.
The shooting took place around 4 p.m. within the vicinity of Village Lane near West Baker Road. It was revealed by authorities that earlier in the day, two teenagers were involved in some form of altercation. Later, at the apartment complex playground, the female victim was targeted by the male teenager, who proceeded to open fire.
Following the shooting, the victim was swiftly transported to a hospital where she was tragically pronounced dead. The male teenager, identified as the shooter by the police, has been apprehended and is currently in custody. The nature of the relationship between the suspected shooter and the victim remains unclear at this time.
As investigations continue into this heartbreaking incident, details are emerging gradually. Updates on this developing story will be shared as new information becomes available, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.