17-year-old boy shot during robbery near apartment complex on TC Jester in northwest Harris County, deputies say

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The investigation is ongoing after deputies say a 17-year-old boy was killed during a robbery in northwest Harris County on Sunday.

The video above is from a previous report.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said 17-year-old Adolphus McKenzie was shot during a robbery outside his apartment complex on TC Jester around 9:30 p.m.

Sergeant Greg Pinkins said when deputies arrived at the complex, they found McKenzie with multiple gunshot wounds.

Emergency doctors pronounced him dead at the scene.

Investigators said neighbors reported hearing gunshots and a speeding car but did not witness the shooting.

Deputies reported that a man with a gunshot wound was being treated at a nearby emergency hospital.

The sheriff’s office said he was taken into custody pending the arrival of investigators, but authorities have not released any information about the suspect at this time.

Homicide detectives said they are looking into the video and whether McKenzie knew his killers.

The case will be presented to a Harris County Grand Jury.

If you know anything about this case, authorities urge you to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office at (713) 221-6000.

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