HOUSTON — Three teens were shot by a masked gunman while walking in what police are calling a targeted incident, according to the Houston Police Department.
The shooting happened a little after 2 a.m. Tuesday near 1219 Redford St. in southeast Houston.
When police arrived, they discovered three teens between the ages of 14 and 16 wounded.
Police say they're not sure what led up to the shooting, but that all three teens were walking on the sidewalk of the apartment complex when a suspect wearing a mask ran by and shot them.
A 14-year-old was shot in the leg and chest. A 16-year-old suffered a gunshot wound to the leg. Both are in critical condition, but currently stable. The other 16-year-old suffered a gunshot wound to the stomach and is also stable.
Police do not have a motive for the shooting at this time, but they did say they believe the teens were targeted. There was also a shooting in the same area a day before, that is not related.
A witness saw the suspect flee on foot and throw away a gun. The gun has been recovered, according to police.
An investigation into the shooting is ongoing.