Man found dead at Chartwell Court Apartments, second victim found in hospital after shooting on Ella Boulevard in north Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Investigators are working to learn more about a shooting that left one person dead and another injured in northern Harris County overnight.

The shooting happened at the Chartwell Court Apartments on Ella Boulevard, north of W. Airtex Boulevard.

Harris County sheriff’s deputies said the motive for the shooting is still a big question.

Officers were called to the apartments around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday after an off-duty officer, who also worked as a security guard, found a man dead – lying on the sidewalk near the front of the complex.

When investigators began looking at surveillance video, they discovered another man had also been shot. They followed a trail of blood to another apartment and learned that the man had been taken to the hospital.

Investigators hope to learn something about the incident by speaking to him.

The sheriff’s office said both men who were shot were in their mid-20s to early 30s. A gun and several bullet casings were reportedly found at the scene.

“A handgun was recovered located not too far from our victim, but at this time we do not know who it belongs to or if it is even a real firearm,” said Sgt. Ben Beall.

Investigators said surveillance video also shows two men fleeing the complex in a dark car after the shooting.

HCSO said it is working to get a better description of the vehicle.

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