Houston police are investigating the shooting of a man at 17100 Quail Park Drive about 4:45 p.m. on Thursday (May 10).

The victim, Antoine Murray, 18, was transported to an area hospital where doctors said he is expected to survive his injuries.

HPD Major Assaults Unit Officers A. Le and J. Russell reported:

Mr. Murray was meeting some family members who were getting off a school bus at the above address when a fight - escalating among other individuals and his family in recent days - broke out.  When Murray attempted to defend his family members, a suspect approached from down the street and shot Murray in the stomach.  The unknown suspect then fled the scene.  Paramedics arrived and transported Murray to the hospital.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults Unit at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.