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18-year-old killed, family member injured in shooting outside north Harris County cantina
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk Briahn.Hawkins@fox.com (Briahn Hawkins) , as published by FOX 26 Houston (Galveston)
· July 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The suspect, a 19-year-old, fled the scene in a vehicle.
A shooting occurred outside a cantina in north Harris County, resulting in the death of an 18-year-old and injuring a family member. The suspect, a 19-year-old, fled the scene in a vehicle.
Another individual witnessed the incident and followed the suspect while providing details to emergency services. This information was given to 911 operators, potentially aiding in the response to the shooting.
Further details about the incident are available from local news sources, including FOX 26 Houston.
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Category: local Published: July 19, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston (Galveston) Reading time: 1 min
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