Houston, TX – On December 25, 2024, at approximately 8:15 PM, the Houston Police Department (HPD) and Houston Fire Department (HFD) responded to reports of a shooting at 12380 Sandpiper. Upon arrival, officers located a 7-year-old child who sustained a gunshot wound to the arm.
The child was immediately transported to a trauma center and is expected to survive. Preliminary information suggests that an adult male dropped his firearm, and the child accidentally picked it up, causing it to discharge.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be provided as more information becomes available. A statement of the situation will follow.