HOUSTON -- A northwest Harris County homeowner shot and killed a teenager Wednesday after a confrontation on his property, officials told KPRC Local 2.The Harris County Sheriff's Department said the shooting occurred outside a home in the 5500 block of Suzanna at Azalea Way at about 10:30 a.m.
Deputies said an argument began after the homeowner, described as 70 years old, told the 17-year-old to get off his yard. The homeowner found some items where the teen had been standing and took them inside, according to deputies.
Investigators said the teenager, identified as Vidal Herrera, then demanded his items back. The homeowner shot Herrera once in the stomach when Herrera began walking toward the homeowner, officials said.
"Our early indications are that he was in fear of the 17-year-old, shot one time. There's been reports that there's been some burglaries and some robberies and some criminal activities in this area by the complainant. That hasn't been substantiated, yet," said Sgt. Larry Davis with the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Herrera was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where he died.
Deputies said the homeowner is cooperating with the investigation.
Investigators said the case will be referred to the District Attorney's Office without charges.
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