Early this morning, tragedy struck near Angleton in Brazoria County where four children were caught in the maelstrom of gunfire. According to a statement by the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office, a 13-year-old and a 4-year-old were fatally shot, while an 8-year-old and a 9-year-old sustained critical injuries and were airlifted to a hospital. Details about the incident remain limited as authorities continue piecing together the circumstances behind the devastating event, as reported by ABC13.
In an early morning social media update cited by KHOU 11, the sheriff's office confirmed that "All individuals believed to be involved have been detained, and there is no ongoing threat to the community."
Residents woke to a heavy police presence on SH 288B near FM 521, which the sheriff's office announced would be closed for an extended period while the investigation took place. The relationship between this road closure and the shooting is yet to be clarified.
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