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14-Year-Old Shot, Another Detained in North Harris County Apartment

Deputies are probing how the gun was obtained to assess possible adult liability.

Overview

  • Deputies found a 14-year-old with gunshot wounds at the Villa Springs complex on Blue Ash Drive near East Airtex Drive in north Harris County.
  • Investigators say an argument among teens inside an apartment turned physical, and one teen pulled a gun and shot the victim, reported as three times.
  • The victim was taken to a hospital and is reported to be in fair condition, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
  • A 14-year-old suspected shooter was detained at the scene, and the sheriff’s office is processing evidence.
  • Detectives have not determined where the firearm came from, and the district attorney will review the facts to decide if any adults could face charges.