Harris County mother, teen son dead after shooting on Windy Spring Lane

PEARLAND, Texas - A mother and her 17-year-old son died after a shooting at a home in southeast Harris County on Monday morning, authorities say. 

Investigators have not said what led to their shooting deaths or who they believe is responsible.

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What we know:

The incident unfolded at a home on Windy Spring Lane, in a neighborhood off of Hughes Road, northeast of Pearland.

According to the authorities, the first call came in around 5:30 a.m. The sheriff’s office says a mother was taken to the hospital with what was initially believed to be a head wound caused by blunt force trauma. The woman’s daughter reportedly went with her to the hospital. It was later determined that the mother’s injury was actually a gunshot wound. The woman did not survive her injuries.

A second call for a weapon discharge was reported at the same house at 6:50 a.m. The sheriff’s office says the woman’s teen son was found shot inside of the home. He died at the scene.

The Harris County Precinct 2 Constable’s Office initially responded to the scene, but HCSO homicide detectives were later called in to investigate.

Investigation still ongoing

What we don't know:

It’s unclear how the shootings occurred. The sheriff’s office has not released information on the suspected shooter.

While detectives are still investigating, the sheriff’s office says they do not feel that there are any other suspects outstanding or any danger to the public. 

The mother and son have not been publicly identified.

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