The boy was taken to the hospital and is said to be stable. His mother was taken into custody.
HOUSTON — A 13-year-old boy was hospitalized Tuesday evening after being shot by his mother during a family dispute, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.
Capt. Juan Flores said deputies were sent a little before 5:30 p.m. to a home on Ranch Oak Drive hear Hardy Street following reports of a disturbance involving family members. While units were on the way, another call reported possible gunfire with someone being struck.
“Our investigation thus far has concluded that two family members were involved in a disturbance,” Flores said. “It is going to be a mother and a 13-year-old son. During the altercation, the mom did produce a weapon and she did fire a round, striking her son.”
We have, at this point, concluded that two family members were involved in a disturbance,” Flores said. “It is gonna be a mother and a 13-year-old son. During the altercation, the mom did produce a weapon and she did fire a round, striking her son.”
The boy was transported to a local hospital and is currently stable.
The mother faces aggravated family assault charges, which the Harris County District Attorney’s office has agreed to accept, according to Flores. He said she was detained at the scene and will be booked into the Harris County Jail.
When asked about the nature of the dispute, Flores said it involved “family matters here within the home that’s been brewing” and that there had been previous incidents between the mother and her son. He confirmed no one else in the home was injured.
Flores identified the weapon used as a handgun and said that the son was not armed at the time.
“It led to a verbal disturbance and ultimately it led her to firing her handgun and striking the child.” Flores said.
Authorities are continuing their investigation.
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