HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A Houston-area teenager killed two suspects overnight Friday after attempting to force entry into a home, authorities said.
Three adult men armed and wearing masks attempted to enter a home located in the 16000 block of First Street in Channelview when a 17-year-old male teen shot two suspects with a shotgun, sheriff Ed Gonzalez of Harris County said.
Last night in Channelview at the 16000 blk of First Street, three adult males attempted to force entry into a home. The males were armed and wearing masks. The home was occupied by an adult female, 12-yr-old male, and two 17-yr-old males. One of the 17-yr-old male occupants 1/3 pic.twitter.com/6O8fRyoHFc
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) September 10, 2022
The third suspect escaped in a four-door, dark-colored sedan, authorities said.
Both masked suspects struck were pronounced dead at the scene.
No other injuries were reported, said authorities.
The home was also occupied by another 17-year-old male teen, a 12-year-old male child, and an adult female, authorities said.
Gonzalez said the case will be presented to a grand jury and that the investigation remains ongoing.
Those with information are urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit at (713) 274-9100.
