URGENT UPDATE: A 7-year-old girl is recovering after being shot late Tuesday night at an apartment complex in northwest Harris County. The incident occurred just after 11 p.m. on Alabonson Road, prompting a swift response from the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.
Deputies arrived on the scene to find the girl with a gunshot wound to her leg. She was immediately transported to a local hospital, where she is currently reported to be in stable condition and receiving medical care.
Investigators are actively working to uncover the circumstances surrounding the shooting. “We are still trying to figure out how the child sustained a gunshot wound. Right now, we are conducting interviews and following up with medical staff at the hospital,” a spokesperson stated.
Authorities are conducting multiple interviews to determine who was present at the residence during the incident. Given the seriousness of the situation, Child Protective Services will be involved to assess the child’s well-being.
While the investigation is ongoing, officials have indicated that once it concludes, the case may be forwarded to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. However, they caution that charges are not guaranteed at this time.
As the community grapples with this shocking event, many questions remain unanswered. Investigators are urging anyone with information to come forward as they piece together the details of this troubling incident.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
