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Young man killed in Houston, Texas shooting after fight among middle school girls, police say
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points Police have reported that the events unfolded after a dispute among the girls. A fight among middle school girls led to a shooting that resulted in the death of a young man, according to police.
A fight among middle school girls led to a shooting that resulted in the death of a young man, according to police. The incident occurred in Houston, Texas. Police have reported that the events unfolded after a dispute among the girls.
Further details about the shooting are available from the source. The information provided does not specify the circumstances surrounding the fight or the events immediately leading up to the shooting.
The source reports the death of the young man as a result of the incident, but additional information is not provided in the available details.
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Category: safety Published: August 18, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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