18-Year-Old Fatally Shot in Possible Houston Fifth Ward Shootout

An 18-year-old man was fatally shot in a possible shootout at the Cleme Manor Apartments on Coke Street in Houston's Fifth Ward. Police responded around 10:30 p.m. and found the victim with a gunshot wound to his upper abdomen; he later died at a hospital. Multiple types of shell casings, including pistol and AR-style rounds, were found at the scene, suggesting a shootout, and a nearby apartment was hit by gunfire, though no other injuries were reported. No suspects, weapons, or motive have been identified, and all individuals involved had fled before police arrived. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers. Residents noted that while gunfire is somewhat common, the level of shooting that night was unusually intense.