Crime
Teen Fatally Shot in Northwest Park
HARRIS COUNTY, TX — A juvenile male was shot and killed in the Northwest Park area, prompting an active investigation by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO).
Deputies responded at approximately 2:15 p.m. to reports of a shooting at a residential complex located at 10155 Bammel North Houston Road, near North Houston Rosslyn and Fallbrook Drive.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered a juvenile Hispanic male suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite attempts by first responders to perform CPR and lifesaving measures, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Detectives from the Homicide Division, led by Detective Jason Brown, responded to conduct the investigation.
Based on initial witness statements, deputies were able to detain a 15-year-old male suspect believed to be involved in the incident.
According to preliminary findings, investigators believe the shooting may have occurred during a possible drug-related transaction.
At this stage, no additional suspects are believed to be involved.
Crime Scene Investigators (CSI) are processing evidence, while detectives continue to review surveillance footage from the apartment complex and interview witnesses.
The identity of the deceased has not yet been formally confirmed, though authorities believe they have located potential family members.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional details will be released as they become available.
Crime
17-year-old Rodrigo Franco killed in drive-by shooting while working inside Archer Heights Burger King
CHICAGO, IL — A 17-year-old boy, identified as Rodrigo Franco of Chicago, was shot and killed Sunday evening in a drive-by shooting while working inside a Burger King restaurant on the city’s Southwest Side, according to the Chicago Police Department.
The incident occurred shortly after 7 p.m. at the Burger King located near 4060 South Pulaski Road in the Archer Heights neighborhood.
Police said a Jeep SUV pulled up outside the restaurant, and someone inside the vehicle opened fire toward the interior of the building.
Franco, who was working at the time, was struck in the head. Responding officers and emergency medical personnel transported him to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Authorities confirmed that the suspect’s vehicle fled the scene immediately after the shooting.
The direction of travel remains unknown, and no arrests have been made as of this time.
Detectives from the Chicago Police Department’s Area One Bureau of Detectives are leading the investigation.
Police have not released a possible motive, and no further information has been provided regarding the shooter.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Area One Detectives or submit an anonymous tip to CPD’s tip line at cpdtip.com.