A 17-year-old Westbury High School senior was fatally shot near the Houston, Texas, campus on September 25, 2026, prompting a major police response and grief across the school community. The victim was identified as LePaul Warren Jr., a senior and varsity football and basketball player.

What Happened?

The shooting occurred shortly after 8:20 a.m. near Dryad Drive and Chimney Rock Road, an area where students sometimes gathered before school. Houston police said a confrontation took place before a handgun was fired. Warren was treated at the scene but died from his injuries.

Police later arrested 17-year-old Travoris Jarrell Hines, who was charged with murder and unlawfully carrying a weapon. Authorities said Hines was not enrolled in Houston ISD at the time. Investigators have continued examining the relationship between the two teenagers and the circumstances that led to the shooting.

School Response

Westbury High School canceled planned homecoming activities following the shooting. Houston ISD made crisis counselors available to students and staff as the school community mourned Warren.

The shooting happened during a difficult week for the Houston area, following another fatal shooting involving a student near Westfield High School. The incidents have prompted renewed discussion about safety around school campuses and the need for support beyond school grounds.

The investigation and court proceedings remain ongoing, and further details about the circumstances may emerge as authorities continue their work.