x
Breaking News
More () »

18-year-old found with gunshot wound to the stomach, later dies

Houston police now know the gun was fired from inside the home unlike previously thought, but it's still unclear who pulled the trigger.

HOUSTON — New evidence suggests the unidentified culprit in a fatal shooting early Wednesday may have fired a weapon from inside the victim's north Houston home unlike previously thought.

Houston police responded around 12:30 a.m. to a home in the 1000 block of Grenfell Lane. 

Adrian Puerto, 18, was reportedly found with a gunshot wound to the stomach. He was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital where he later died.

They said the shooter fired through the door of Puerto's bedroom while he was inside. A light-colored car was seen leaving the house shortly afterwards, according to police.

Investigators said the victim’s parents, younger brother and a female friend were all inside the home at the time. None of them were hurt.

At first, officers thought the shots were fired outside the residence after finding shell casings in a ditch across the street. But it turned out the shell casings were old, so now they believe the gunman was inside the house.

Police are also looking for signs of a possible forced entry.

The victim’s family said they have no idea who or why someone would do this. They said they didn’t see anything but heard the gunshots. 

Officers have also questioned the victim’s friend and are talking to neighbors as well as looking at surveillance footage.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

MORE CRIME NEWS



Before You Leave, Check This Out