BAYTOWN, Texas — An investigation is underway after a teenager was shot and killed at an apartment complex, according to Baytown police.
It happened Tuesday night around 9:30 p.m. at The Park At Sorrento Apartments on Shady Hill Drive near Highway 330.
Police said they were called out to the complex and found a teen that was shot. Officers tried performing life-saving measures but unfortunately pronounced him dead at the scene.
The teen's mother, Yosha Hamilton, identified him as her 16-year-old son, Shane Hamilton. She said he collapsed just outside the family's apartment unit.
“I couldn’t say nothing to him. He was already gone," Yosha said. “He tried to come home. He tried to get in the house and come home."
His mother has set up a GoFundMe page to help pay for his burial expenses.
Goose Creek CISD confirmed Wednesday morning that he was a student at Robert E. Lee High School. They released the following statement:
"Goose Creek CISD is saddened by the death of one of our Robert E. Lee High School students. The incident occurred off campus last night, January 10, 2023. We are actively trying to gain accurate information, and an investigation by the Baytown Police Department is ongoing.
It is difficult for everyone to understand and deal with such a tragedy, so we will have grief counselors available today and in the future for our students and staff. Our hearts go out to the family during this difficult time."
Details are limited, but detectives believe the shooting may have been a result of a drive-by.
His mother and stepfather said the shooting happened just hours after Shane went to a basketball game.
“At least I got the chance to speak to him before this happened, you know? I spoke to him earlier then he came home from school and he hugged his little baby brother," his stepfather said.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Baytown Police Department at 281-422-8371 or Baytown Crime Stoppers at 281-427-8477.