Juvenile shot during large gathering near Discovery Green in Downtown Houston, police say

A juvenile was shot near Discovery Green, and police are still searching for a suspect, the Houston Police Department said.
By KTRK at ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) · · 1 min read

A juvenile was shot near Discovery Green, and police are still searching for a suspect, the Houston Police Department said.
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A juvenile was shot near Discovery Green, and police are still searching for a suspect, the Houston Police Department said.
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