Man taken to the hospital by Life Flight after he was shot during family gathering in west Harris Co., police say

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Authorities say a man had to be taken by Life Flight to the hospital after he was shot at a family gathering in west Harris County.

According to police, the shooting took place on Bell Ravine Drive near Adelaide River Drive just after 5 p.m. Sunday evening.

Police say the shooting happened in the backyard of someone’s home.

The victim was identified as a man in his 50s. He was shot in the abdomen and is now in critical condition.

The shooter was detained at a gas station about a mile away from the home.

Officers say the victim and suspect were not blood-related.

Investigators are working to determine a motive in this case and said charges have been accepted against the suspect.