5-year-old accidentally shoots herself, stepfather arrested while out on bond for gun charge

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A Harris County 5-year-old is in the hospital after investigators say she accidentally shot herself, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

The shooting happened in the 8400 block of Parasol Lane overnight Saturday. The Harris County Sheriff's Office says the child found a gun inside the home and may have unintentionally shot herself.

Jason Nguyen, the child's stepfather, was arrested and charged with being a felon in possession of a weapon and possession of a controlled substance, according to HCSO.

According to court records, Nguyen has been convicted of multiple felonies and went to prison in 2014 for felon in possession of a weapon.

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Then, in August of 2024 he was arrested and charged with felon in possession of a weapon again, according to records.

Records indicate that he posted bond and was out on that bond when this shooting took place.

"It's going to be interesting to see what happens now. To see what they can charge him with criminally," said Andy Kahan with Crime Stoppers.

"Obviously yet another felon in possession of a weapon, but, there could be some more serious charges like injury to a child and maybe even aggravated assault," he said.

HCSO says other children and adults were in the home at the time of the shooting and that the incident is under investigation.
The 5-year-old was taken to the hospital for surgery. She is expected to survive.