Toddler found shot in Channelview home, HCSO says; Life Flight called

CHANNELVIEW, Texas - A toddler was flown to a hospital after being found shot inside a Channelview home, according to authorities.

Child shot in Channelview

What we know:

At about 12:15 p.m. Friday, Harris County authorities say they got a call about a child who had been shot.

Deputies were called to Onaleigh Drive, near Woodforest Boulevard and Dell Dale Street, and found a two-year-old with a gunshot wound to the head.

Medics called for Life Flight to bring the child to a hospital. Officials say the two-year-old has since gone into surgery in the ICU.

Officials say a four-year-old and a two-year-old were alone in a bedroom where a gun was accessible. Adults were said to be in the living room at the time.

According to Harris County Major Ben Katrib, the adults reported hearing a gunshot, then found the two-year-old shot and the four-year-old holding the gun. Major Katrib clarified that it hasn't been confirmed whether the four-year-old shot the toddler.

The owner of the gun is said to be at the scene and cooperating with the investigation. There are said to be seven adults along with the two kids at the home.

No charges have been filed at this time.

What we don't know:

No one involved has been identified at this time.