Houston, TX — A Christmas gathering turned tragic on December 25, 2024, when Houston Fire Department (HFD) responders discovered a 15-year-old male fatally shot in the parking lot of an apartment complex at 9251 Burdine.
The incident unfolded around 10:05 PM as firefighters arrived at the location to respond to a medical emergency reported during the party. While approaching the scene, they found the teenager unresponsive in the parking lot. Paramedics determined he had suffered a gunshot wound to the head and pronounced him deceased at the scene.
Houston Police Department (HPD) officers were called to investigate the apparent homicide. Initial inquiries revealed that the victim, who did not reside at the complex, had stepped outside during the party and did not return.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact HPD Homicide or Crime Stoppers.