Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a juvenile male at 8301 Willow Place Drive about 12:25 p.m. on Thursday (October 28).
The identity of the victim, 10, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Homicide Division Detectives A. Vinogradov and D. Crowder reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting in the parking lot of the apartment complex at the above address and found the victim with a gunshot wound. Houston Fire Department paramedics transported the child to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
According to witnesses, the victim was shot while inside a vehicle with his friend. It is possible the gun accidentally discharged while being handled.
No charges have been filed at this time, as the investigation is continuing.
Anyone with additional information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.
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