Bomb targeted for turtle injures Kingwood teen

A Kingwood teen was injured late Saturday when a homemade bomb detonated, leaving him with severe injuries.

Two males, ages 18 and 19, took small homemade bombs to a bayou on the 3100 block of Valley Rim around 7:40 p.m. Saturday with the intent to blow up turtles, police said.

The unidentified 19-year-old lit a cigar, which police believe produced ash that ignited a cartridge in the teen's pocket.

The 19-year-old suffered severe injuries to his hands and lower extremities, as well as lacerations to face, said Houston Police Department spokesperson Victor Senties.

Police did not elaborate on the composition of the bombs, but said neither teen was arrested and no charges have been filed.