17-year-old shoots, kills 2 armed intruders during attempted home invasion near Houston: Sheriff

Sunday, September 11, 2022
CHANNELVIEW, Texas -- Two armed men were shot and killed by a 17-year-old boy Friday night as the suspects attempted a home invasion near Houston, authorities said.

At about 10:40 p.m., deputies with the Harris County Sheriff's Office responded to an in-progress shooting call in the 16000 block of 1st Street in Channelview.
[Ads /]
Upon arrival, deputies said they located two men with apparent gunshot wounds on the lawn along the side of a residence.

Both men were pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Investigators said the two men and a third unidentified suspect were armed and wearing masks during an "attempt to force entry" into the home.

A woman, a 12-year-old boy and two 17-year-old boys were inside the home during the attempted home invasion but were not injured, according to Gonzalez.



Deputies said one of the 17-year-olds retrieved a shotgun and discharged it several times, striking the two intruders.
[Ads /]
The third suspect fled the scene in an unidentified, dark-colored 4-door sedan.

There were no other reported injuries.

An investigation into the incident was ongoing.
Copyright © 2024 KTRK-TV. All Rights Reserved.