URGENT UPDATE: A 7-year-old girl is recovering after being shot last night at an apartment complex in northwest Harris County. The shooting occurred just after 11 p.m. on Alabonson Road, prompting swift response from the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.
Deputies arrived to find the child with a gunshot wound to her leg. She was immediately transported to a local hospital, where she is currently in stable condition and receiving medical treatment. Authorities are diligently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Investigators are focused on uncovering how the shooting transpired. “We are still trying to figure out how the child sustained a gunshot wound,” said a spokesperson for the constable’s office. “Right now, we are conducting interviews and following up with medical staff at the hospital.”
Multiple interviews are underway to identify who was present at the apartment at the time of the shooting. Due to concerns regarding the child’s well-being, Child Protective Services will be involved in the case.
As the investigation continues, officials have indicated that once all details are gathered, the case may be presented to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. However, they caution that charges are not guaranteed.
The community is left with many unanswered questions as authorities sift through evidence and witness statements. What led to this tragic incident remains a pressing concern for residents and officials alike.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops. If you have any information, contact us at [email protected] or call 713-521-4310. Your insights could help shed light on this urgent situation.
