HCSO: Child injured in drive-by shooting in Harris County

Child injured in road rage shooting in Harris County, authorities say (KPRC 2)

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A 10-year-old child sustained minor injuries in a shooting in Harris County Sunday.

The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. near the 15200 block of Pecan Landing Drive.

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Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Violent Crimes Units were called to the scene. A preliminary investigation determined the complainant vehicle, a white pickup truck, and the suspect vehicle, described by authorities as a white SUV, were traveling westbound down a road when the complainant vehicle attempted to pass the suspect vehicle because it was driving at a low rate of speed. Someone in the suspect vehicle fired multiple rounds at the pickup truck , injuring a child inside.

The child was transported to area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, investigators said.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office at (713) 221-6000.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.


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