BREAKING 17-year-old shot in the head inside car in Greenspoint area, HPD says | Backpack with marijuana found at scene
A 17-year-old is in the hospital after he was shot in the back of the head in a Greenspoint-area neighborhood.
The shooting happened just before 8:30 p.m. Monday in the 800 block of Forest Ivy Lane near Rushcreek Drive and Ella Boulevard.When officers responded to the scene, they found the 17-year-old boy behind the wheel of a maroon car with a gunshot wound.The shooting happened just a few feet away from several homes in the neighborhood.
"Evidence on scene indicates the shooting happened here on the corner right behind me. At this time, the victim, who was still on the scene -- the fire department treated him, transported him to a local area hospital, where right now, he's listed as critical condition," Lt. J.P. Horelica said. ABC13 cameras spotted a backpack laying on the ground at the scene. Investigators confirmed they found marijuana inside -- raising questions about whether the shooting was possibly drug-related.They believe the teenager was the only person inside the car during the shooting.
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