HOUSTON — A 16-year-old boy was accidentally shot and killed as a group of teens played with a gun inside a vacant Texas home, authorities said.
On the scene of a shooting in the 12800 block of Flagstaff Lane. A 16 year old male was transported from the scene and was confirmed deceased at the hospital. Scene is still under investigation at this time. pic.twitter.com/7eqdklZ5DG
— Major Susan Cotter (@HCSO_Patrol) April 21, 2021
According to KTRK and KPRC, the incident occurred shortly after 1 p.m. Wednesday as four minors, ages 16 and 17, gathered at an abandoned residence on Flagstaff Lane in east Harris County. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said a 17-year-old was holding a handgun when it accidentally fired, striking a 16-year-old in the chest. The victim was pronounced dead at an area hospital, the news outlets reported.
Media briefing from Major S Cotter on the shooting of a 16-year old male at a residence in the 12600 block of Flagstaff Ln in east Harris County
— HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) April 21, 2021
A male is being interviewed by investigators. #HouNews pic.twitter.com/gP4r65LjnJ
Investigators have interviewed the teen who accidentally fired the fatal shot, KPRC reported. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office will decide whether to file charges in the case, according to the news outlet.
To our community members in East Harris County: Harris County Sheriff’s Office units are on the scene of a shooting...
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