HPD: Boyfriend accidentally shoots girlfriend in the neck in Midtown
HOUSTON - An investigation is underway after police said a man accidentally shot his girlfriend in Midtown early Friday morning.
According to the Houston Police Department, units responded to reports of a shooting just before 3 a.m. on the 1600 block of Holman Street.
Authorities said an investigation revealed that an adult male and female were inside an apartment.
It was reported the man had a few drinks and started playing with a gun.
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At some point, authorities said, the man accidentally fired the gun, shooting his girlfriend in the neck.
The woman was taken to the hospital.
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Her condition is unknown as of this writing.
Police said the man is cooperating with authorities.
No word yet if any charges will be filed.