Deputies seek Harris County teen after fatal father-son shooting
A 17-year-old boy is missing after allegedly killing his 37-year-old father during an argument at a Westbank Avenue home early Thursday morning.
By Simon Bennett ·
Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a fatal shooting at a residence on Westbank Avenue in northwest Harris County on Thursday morning.
Constable Precinct 1 officers arrived around 1:30 a.m. after receiving a call regarding a gunshot. They discovered a 37-year-old man inside the home with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim is the father of the suspect.
Sergeant Jason Brown stated that the victim had been involved in a dispute with his 17-year-old son. During the fight, the teenager obtained a pistol and fired at his father. The mother and two younger siblings were present in the home but were not injured.
Sergeant Brown noted that arguments between the father and son were not unusual for the family. The specific issue that triggered the fatal exchange remains under investigation.
The 17-year-old suspect fled the scene immediately after the shooting. Deputies searched the surrounding area but have not yet located him. Authorities are currently working to find the teen to interview him about the events.
No determination has been made regarding whether criminal charges will be filed against the teenager. The case remains open as investigators continue to gather evidence.
