Humble shooting: 14-year-old shot, killed unintentionally by sibling, sheriff states

A 14-year-old teen was found dead with a gunshot wound at a home in Humble, according to Harris County investigators.

Teen shot, killed in Humble

What we know:

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez reported deputies were called to a home in the 3100 block of Gianna Springs Court.

Once they arrived, Lieutenant Alanis said a 14-year-old male had a gunshot wound to his upper torso. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Two siblings were also at the home at the time of the shooting, officials say.

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Sheriff Gonzalez says based on their initial investigation, one sibling was playing with a rifle and unintentionally shot the teen.

Lt. Alanis said multiple firearms were recovered at the scene, but it is unclear which weapon was used in the teen's shooting.

What we don't know:

It is unknown who shot the teenager.

The Source: Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez via his X account and Lieutenant Alanis at the scene.

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