A four-year-old boy in southeast Houston accidentally shot himself on Monday at 12:40 p.m. He found the firearm in his apartment on the 10700 block of Fuqua Street, near Beamer Road, according to Fox26 Houston. He was taken to Texas Children's Hospital and was reported alive, though his exact condition has not been disclosed.
Houston Police Captain Derrick Small said, "We're investigating the scene. We have the Houston Forensic Center out here taking evidence to make sure we're as thorough as we can be," as reported by ABC13. Authorities are examining how the child gained access to the gun as the investigation continues.
A four-year-old boy in southeast Houston accidentally discharged a firearm he found in his home, where his parents and an infant sibling were present. The infant is safe with another family member, and detectives are questioning the parents. Houston Police Captain Small said, "It's a time to remind the public to make sure we secure and store our firearms in a way to keep our children safe," as per ABC13.
