7-year-old shoots himself after accessing handgun in Harris County
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A young boy in Harris County is being taken to the hospital after shooting himself with a gun on Tuesday, officials say.
According to Harris County Constable Mark Herman, authorities arrived at the 21200 block of Shadow River because of reports of a shooting.
Initial investigation details state a 7-year-old gained access to a handgun and shot himself in the foot. He was taken to Texas Children's Hospital in The Woodlands and is undergoing medical treatment, but he is expected to make a full recovery.
The investigation is ongoing and criminal charges are possible, according to officials.
We will continue to update this article as we get more information.
