A child was killed Monday night after police say someone drove by and opened fire in a northeast Houston neighborhood.

Houston police said their Northeast Division officers were called to a shooting in the 2900 block of Brewster Street, which is two blocks off from US-59 Eastex Freeway in Greater Fifth Ward.

Officers found a male with a gunshot wound who was rushed to an area hospital, police said.

HPD later elaborated that the incident was a drive-by shooting and a juvenile was shot and killed.

An investigation is underway. Police did not disclose descriptions of the suspect or the vehicle involved.

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