Person of Interest Detained by Police After Senior Football, Basketball Player Shot and Killed Near Westbury High School
Dryad Dr & Chimney Rock Rd
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Summary
- A 17-year-old Westbury High School student has died after being shot near the school in southwest Houston Friday morning, according to police.
- On Friday evening, officials announced that they detained a person of interest.
- The shooting happened at about 8:20 a.m. near Dryad Drive and Chimney Rock.
- According to investigators, a group had gathered when someone emerged from a wooded area near a nearby complex, and words were exchanged before a handgun was produced and shots were fired.
- HPD Chief Noe Diaz called it a "cowardly act" during a press conference.
- No suspect is in custody, and police continue speaking with witnesses.
- Houston ISD confirmed the high school was placed in "secure mode" while police investigated the nearby incident.
Timeline
The victim has been identified as 17-year-old LePaul Warren.
Investigators said some kind of confrontation or discussion occurred among a gathering of young people leading up to the shooting. The motive otherwise remains unclear.
A gun was also recovered with the suspect, who is not enrolled in any HISD schools. It's unclear if this is the weapon used.
The person of interest is 17 years old.
A person of interest has been detained in the shooting, according to the HPD.
Additional user videos show a large police presence outside Westbury High School. The scene is cordoned off with yellow tape as the investigation continues.
Fox26 News confirms the victim is a 17-year-old senior at the school.
The suspect is reported to be the in same age range as the victim.
Authorities believe the shooter may be a student at a local high school.
Officers report they have video of the incident and it is currently being processed.
Police are following up on various leads and tips. They have also received nicknames for the male suspect.
An armed man emerged from a nearby wooded area, approached a group gathered there and opened fire, striking a teenage victim several times, killing him.
Houston Police have confirmed via live video that a teen was fatally shot this morning near Westbury High School.
Police said someone called 911 saying a person had been shot but did not provide additional information.
The Houston Police Department confirmed a shooting investigation is underway near Dryad Drive and Chimney Rock, near Westbury High School.
A Citizen user shows video of police speaking to the press and answering questions.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Dryad Dr & Chimney Rock Rd.
The victim has been identified as 17-year-old LePaul Warren.
Investigators said some kind of confrontation or discussion occurred among a gathering of young people leading up to the shooting. The motive otherwise remains unclear.
A gun was also recovered with the suspect, who is not enrolled in any HISD schools. It's unclear if this is the weapon used.
The person of interest is 17 years old.
A person of interest has been detained in the shooting, according to the HPD.
Additional user videos show a large police presence outside Westbury High School. The scene is cordoned off with yellow tape as the investigation continues.
Fox26 News confirms the victim is a 17-year-old senior at the school.
The suspect is reported to be the in same age range as the victim.
Authorities believe the shooter may be a student at a local high school.
Officers report they have video of the incident and it is currently being processed.
Police are following up on various leads and tips. They have also received nicknames for the male suspect.
An armed man emerged from a nearby wooded area, approached a group gathered there and opened fire, striking a teenage victim several times, killing him.
Houston Police have confirmed via live video that a teen was fatally shot this morning near Westbury High School.
Police said someone called 911 saying a person had been shot but did not provide additional information.
The Houston Police Department confirmed a shooting investigation is underway near Dryad Drive and Chimney Rock, near Westbury High School.
A Citizen user shows video of police speaking to the press and answering questions.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Dryad Dr & Chimney Rock Rd.
The victim has been identified as 17-year-old LePaul Warren.
Investigators said some kind of confrontation or discussion occurred among a gathering of young people leading up to the shooting. The motive otherwise remains unclear.
A gun was also recovered with the suspect, who is not enrolled in any HISD schools. It's unclear if this is the weapon used.
The person of interest is 17 years old.
A person of interest has been detained in the shooting, according to the HPD.
Additional user videos show a large police presence outside Westbury High School. The scene is cordoned off with yellow tape as the investigation continues.
Fox26 News confirms the victim is a 17-year-old senior at the school.
The suspect is reported to be the in same age range as the victim.
Authorities believe the shooter may be a student at a local high school.
Officers report they have video of the incident and it is currently being processed.
Police are following up on various leads and tips. They have also received nicknames for the male suspect.
An armed man emerged from a nearby wooded area, approached a group gathered there and opened fire, striking a teenage victim several times, killing him.
Houston Police have confirmed via live video that a teen was fatally shot this morning near Westbury High School.
Police said someone called 911 saying a person had been shot but did not provide additional information.
The Houston Police Department confirmed a shooting investigation is underway near Dryad Drive and Chimney Rock, near Westbury High School.
A Citizen user shows video of police speaking to the press and answering questions.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Dryad Dr & Chimney Rock Rd.
The victim has been identified as 17-year-old LePaul Warren.
Investigators said some kind of confrontation or discussion occurred among a gathering of young people leading up to the shooting. The motive otherwise remains unclear.
A gun was also recovered with the suspect, who is not enrolled in any HISD schools. It's unclear if this is the weapon used.
The person of interest is 17 years old.
A person of interest has been detained in the shooting, according to the HPD.
Additional user videos show a large police presence outside Westbury High School. The scene is cordoned off with yellow tape as the investigation continues.
Fox26 News confirms the victim is a 17-year-old senior at the school.
The suspect is reported to be the in same age range as the victim.
Authorities believe the shooter may be a student at a local high school.
Officers report they have video of the incident and it is currently being processed.
Police are following up on various leads and tips. They have also received nicknames for the male suspect.
An armed man emerged from a nearby wooded area, approached a group gathered there and opened fire, striking a teenage victim several times, killing him.
Houston Police have confirmed via live video that a teen was fatally shot this morning near Westbury High School.
Police said someone called 911 saying a person had been shot but did not provide additional information.
The Houston Police Department confirmed a shooting investigation is underway near Dryad Drive and Chimney Rock, near Westbury High School.
A Citizen user shows video of police speaking to the press and answering questions.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Dryad Dr & Chimney Rock Rd.
The victim has been identified as 17-year-old LePaul Warren.
Investigators said some kind of confrontation or discussion occurred among a gathering of young people leading up to the shooting. The motive otherwise remains unclear.
A gun was also recovered with the suspect, who is not enrolled in any HISD schools. It's unclear if this is the weapon used.
The person of interest is 17 years old.
A person of interest has been detained in the shooting, according to the HPD.
Additional user videos show a large police presence outside Westbury High School. The scene is cordoned off with yellow tape as the investigation continues.
Fox26 News confirms the victim is a 17-year-old senior at the school.
The suspect is reported to be the in same age range as the victim.
Authorities believe the shooter may be a student at a local high school.
Officers report they have video of the incident and it is currently being processed.
Police are following up on various leads and tips. They have also received nicknames for the male suspect.
An armed man emerged from a nearby wooded area, approached a group gathered there and opened fire, striking a teenage victim several times, killing him.
Houston Police have confirmed via live video that a teen was fatally shot this morning near Westbury High School.
Police said someone called 911 saying a person had been shot but did not provide additional information.
The Houston Police Department confirmed a shooting investigation is underway near Dryad Drive and Chimney Rock, near Westbury High School.
A Citizen user shows video of police speaking to the press and answering questions.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Dryad Dr & Chimney Rock Rd.
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Mentality is the problem. Period.
Houston isn’t rep though. Look at our mayor.
Maybe if you click on the map
Not a gun issue, it’s a people issue! It’s a culture issue!
Mentality is the problem. Period.
Houston isn’t rep though. Look at our mayor.
Maybe if you click on the map
Not a gun issue, it’s a people issue! It’s a culture issue!
Mentality is the problem. Period.
Houston isn’t rep though. Look at our mayor.
Maybe if you click on the map
Not a gun issue, it’s a people issue! It’s a culture issue!
Mentality is the problem. Period.
Houston isn’t rep though. Look at our mayor.
Maybe if you click on the map
Not a gun issue, it’s a people issue! It’s a culture issue!
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Mentality is the problem. Period.
Houston isn’t rep though. Look at our mayor.
Maybe if you click on the map
Not a gun issue, it’s a people issue! It’s a culture issue!