Juvenile hospitalized after gunfire erupts near Discovery Green, HPD says

HOUSTON – Houston police are investigating after a late-night shooting in downtown left an innocent juvenile wounded near Discovery Green. The incident happened around 9:50 p.m. Friday at Austin and Leeland, where officers said a large crowd had gathered.

Investigators said a fight broke out among a group of people, involving adult men. As the crowd began to scatter, one suspect pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots. Undercover officers were in the area at the time of the gunfire, police said.

During the shooting, a juvenile who was not involved in the fight was struck in the armpit. The juvenile was taken to a local hospital and was listed in stable condition, according to police…

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