Houston Police Department

March 27, 2006 -- A 13-year-old boy was shot in the chest after four intruders entered his home on Sunday, March 26, 2006 at 15115 Kennedy Oaks at around 5:30 p.m.

According to Houston Police Department Homicide Division Sergeants D.A. Ferguson and M.O. Scott, a witness observed four black male suspects, who appeared to be wearing black hoods and red ski masks, drive up to the residence in an older model, blue and tan Chevrolet Suburban. One of the suspects kicked open the door to the home and confronted the juvenile victim, Jamil Smith Jr., who was in his bedroom. The suspect shot Jamil once in the left upper chest before fleeing the scene. Jamil woke up his father's girlfriend who was sleeping in another bedroom. She then called 911.

Jamil was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital where he is listed in stable condition.

Anyone with additional information in this incident is asked to contact the Houston Police Department Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

AW/ JFC 3-27-06
Inc # 47986206

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