Preschooler shoots 1-year-old infant sibling in Harris County, authorities investigating
Photo from the scene of the shooting.
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - An investigation is underway after a preschool shot a toddler in Harris County on Tuesday afternoon.
Details are limited, but Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the shooting occurred in the 17100 block of Sunshine Street.
Preliminary information revealed that an approximately 4-year-old preschooler found an unsecured pistol at home and a shot 1-year-old toddler/sibling.
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The toddler was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive, authorities said.
Officials said the wound does not appear to be life-threatening.