A 9-year-old was shot by gunfire that was likely celebratory on the 4th of July, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
A bullet struck the child in the backyard of a home on the 1500 block of Park Drive in the Channelview area Saturday night, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez wrote on social media. The child’s family was celebrating at the time, and the source of the gunfire is still unknown.
The child was taken to the hospital and is in fair condition, according to the sheriff’s office.
The investigation is ongoing. Those with information can reach the sheriff’s office at 713-221-6000 or the Crime Stoppers of Houston nonprofit at 713-222-8477.
This story may be updated.