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Tomball shooting: Teen killed on Stone Creek Court; brother charged

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Updated  November 25, 2024 10:03pm CST
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FULL UPDATE: Teen shot to death in Tomball; brother facing charge

The Harris County Sheriff's Office provides an update on the deadly shooting of a 16-year-old boy in Tomball.

The Brief

    • A 16-year-old boy died after he was shot in the chest at a Tomball home.
    • Investigators say his brother was handling a gun when it apparently went off unintentionally.
    • The brother will be charged with manslaughter or murder, authorities say.

TOMBALL, Texas - A 16-year-old boy was shot to death in Tomball early Monday morning, and authorities say his older brother has been charged in the shooting.

The teen’s 17-year-old brother, Rhyder Tettleton, is now in custody facing a manslaughter charge.

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Teen shot to death in Tomball

A 16-year-old boy was shot to death in a barn at a home in the Tomball area on Monday morning.

The shooting occurred in the 19900 block of Stone Creek Court around 3:30 a.m.

According to the sheriff’s office, there were a total of six teenagers in the home at the time, and no adults present. They were allegedly drinking, and at some point a gun was brought out.

Investigators say the gun unintentionally went off a short time later, striking the 16-year-old in the chest. The sheriff’s office says the 17-year-old brother was the one handling the gun at the time.

Authorities say the teens tried to provide first aid and called 911. Unfortunately, the boy died at the scene.

It’s unclear where they got the firearm in the first place.

The boy’s parents were tending to a personal matter away from the home, and it's unlikely at this point they will face any charges for their son’s death, authorities say.

The Source

  • The information in this article is from the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

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