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Teen shot to death in Atascocita neighborhood

The teen was walking along Atascocita Plum Court with four others when shots were fired, authorities said.

HOUSTON — A teenager was shot to death Friday night in a northeast Harris County neighborhood, and the suspects were still on the loose, authorities said.

It happened around 8:15 p.m. in the 3500 block of Atascocita Plum Court near Old Humble Road.

Deputies found the teen with multiple gunshot wounds when they arrived, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

The victim and four other males were walking down the street when the shots were fired, deputies said. The four others took off after the shooting and have not been found.

A weapon was found at the scene, but it wasn't clear what led to the shooting or the victim's identity.

The victim might be 16 to 17 years old, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. 

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