Houston shooting: 3-year-old critically injured after being shot in the face
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Photo from the scene. (Source: Houston Police Department)
HOUSTON - A 3-year-old is currently in surgery following a shooting in Houston on Thursday afternoon.
Houston Police Department officials said the shooting occurred on the 3500 block of Ozark.
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Officials said a 3-year-old boy was shot in the face area and taken to the hospital in critical condition.
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Authorities stated when officers arrived at the scene, there were three adults and three other small children inside the home.
Officers did speak with the adults in the house and have received conflicting statements about where everyone was inside the house at the time of the shooting.
The circumstances behind the shooting are unknown, and an investigation is underway.
If you know anything about this shooting, you're asked to contact the Houston Police Department Major Assaults Division or Houston Crime Stoppers at (713) 222-TIPS.