16-year-old taken to hospital after being shot in chest in east Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A teenager is now in the hospital after reportedly being shot in the chest in east Harris County on Sunday.

At this time, authorities have not released details about the shooting.

However, after being shot, the 16-year-old was said to have stopped for help at a store on Walliswille Road and Wade Road.

He was taken to the hospital by helicopter where he remains in an unknown condition.


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