BROOKSHIRE, Texas (KTRK) — A death investigation is underway after an 18-year-old was found dead in a parking lot outside a Brookshire apartment complex, according to police.

Brookshire PD said officers responded to a reports of shots heard in the Willow Springs Apartments at around 7:08 p.m. on Friday in the 4400 block of 5th Street.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found 18-year-old Juan Carlos Rodriguez Jr. deceased in the parking lot.

Authorities are working to obtain information from witnesses.

“Our sympathies go out to all those impacted in this senseless act of violence. We encourage anyone who may have information to contact the Brookshire Police Department (281-375-5000) or Waller County Crime Stoppers (979-826-8266),” Brookshire police chief James Hines said.