Authorities investigating whether shooting was accidental or not
Teens wounded in accidental shooting (Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office)
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says two people have been taken to a hospital for injuries sustained during a shooting
The incident happened in the 4500 block of El Salvador Drive.
The constable’s office says the two people, a man and a teenager, sustained gunshot wounds to the leg from the shooting.
Deputies arrived and immediately applied tourniquets to both victims until EMS arrived.
Both people are expected to survive.
The original information was that the people were hurt in an accidental shooting, however, Harris County Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman tells KPRC 2 the shooting may not have been accidental.
The constable’s office says early information which suggested this was an accidental shooting was put out prematurely by the person who runs the constable’s office social media page.
Deputies say at least one gun was recovered.
The investigation is ongoing.
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