Paintball drive-by shooter takes plea deal

HOUSTON – A teen accused of a paintball gun drive-by shooting has reached a plea agreement in the case.

Investigators said Erik Prescott, 19, and another teen fired several high-powered rounds from a paintball gun at innocent bystanders from their vehicle around west Houston.

Both teens were arrested on felony charges, and investigators said they got the idea of shooting people from a TV show.

Prescott pleaded guilty to a charge of injury to an elderly person Thursday, and officials said a plea agreement was reached.

As part of the agreement, Prescott must spend 30 days in jail, and serve four years adjudication plus a term of community service.