14-year-old shot in afternoon shooting in Houston, police investigating
HOUSTON - A 14-year-old boy is recovering after being shot in the hand on Tuesday afternoon.
According to a release, the shooting happened at 10901 Telephone Road, around 1 p.m.
Witnesses said, according to police, the victim was at the location helping his older brother move when a blue Chevrolet Impala parked near the apartments.
Authorities said two unknown suspects exited the vehicle and fired rifles at the apartment.
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As the victim went into the apartment, police said he was struck in the left hand by the gunfire.
The 14-year-old was taken to the hospital in stable condition with a non-life-threatening wound.
Police said the older brother wasn't injured.
Anyone with information should contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at (713) 308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at (713) 222-TIPS.