A student was reportedly shot near Westfield High School in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday afternoon. A manhunt is on for the suspect who fled the location.

Updated on: Sep 23, 2026, 02:22:05 IST

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A student was reportedly shot near Westfield High School in Harris County, Texas on Tuesday afternoon. A manhunt is on for the suspect who fled the location on 16713 Ella Boulevard after the shooting.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed on X that the department, along with the Spring ISD Police, has responded to the incident. Houston NBC affiliate Click2Houston reported that the individual shot is a student at the school and their condition is currently unknown. But Gonzalez did not confirm in the post if the individual shot was student.

I’m receiving preliminary reports of a shooting that occurred at or near Westfield High School (Spring ISD) located at 16713 Ella Boulevard," Gonzalex wrote on X. “One person has reportedly been shot and transported to a hospital.”

“Harris County Sheriff's Office and Spring ISD Police are responding. A suspect reportedly fled the location on foot, and an active search is underway,” he added.

In a separate update, the Harris County Sheriff's Office described the situation as an "active scene" and asked people to avoid the area.

A media staging will be provided by the Sheriff's Office near the Dollar General parking lot at 16620 Ella Boulevard. A time for it has not been specified yet.

This story is developing.

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