10-Year-Old Boy Critically Injured in Ding-Dong-Ditch Shooting in Houston

Incident Overview

• 🚨 A shooting incident occurred in the 9700 block of Rine Street in Houston, involving a 10-year-old boy.
• 🎯 The incident took place shortly before 11 p.m. when officers from the Northeast Patrol Division responded to a call.

Circumstances of the Shooting

• 💡 The victim, a 10-year-old male, was playing ding-dong-ditch with friends at a house near his own.
• 💥 A resident from the house where the game was being played emerged and fired shots, striking the child.

Victim's Condition and Suspect Apprehension

• 🏥 The boy sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to a local hospital by the Houston Fire Department.
• ⚠️ He is currently in critical condition.
• 👮 Officers have taken the suspect into custody.

Investigation and Community Appeal

• 🔍 The Houston Police Department's Major Assaults Division is handling the investigation.
• 💬 Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Houston Police Department.
• 🙏 Prayers are being extended to the family of the injured child.