What should have been a routine ride home turned into a shooting Friday afternoon, when a junior high–aged child was hit by gunfire near Bolin Road by Benbrook Elementary School in northwest Houston, authorities said. The student was struck either while getting off a school bus or just after stepping away from it, and Houston police responded to the scene to investigate.
Officers were called to the intersection of Bolin Road near Benbrook Elementary in response to the shooting, according to FOX 26 Houston. The outlet, citing the Houston Police Department, reported that investigators had not released a suspect description or possible motive as of the initial report.
Where It Happened
Benbrook Elementary sits at 4026 Bolin Road in northwest Houston, and the shooting reportedly occurred near the school's bus stops. The school's website lists the campus address and bus routes for the area, underscoring why parents and neighbors were alarmed when officers responded, according to Benbrook Elementary School.
Investigation Underway
Houston police say the exact circumstances remain unclear and have not released details on the child's condition or whether any arrests have been made. Detectives were canvassing the area and asking witnesses to come forward as the probe continued, per FOX 26 Houston.
