A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized following a shooting in Fourth Ward.
Police said officers were dispatched to Allen Parkway near Park Vista Drive around 2 a.m. Saturday.
When authorities arrived, they discovered a 16-year-old shot multiple times.
He was rushed to the hospital and was in stable condition.
Police were investigating what caused the gunshot, but they believe the 16-year-old got caught in the middle of a shootout.
“Our victim happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time,” said Lt. Ali with the Houston Police Department.
No suspect information had been released.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.