6-Year-Old Critically Injured in Houston Apartment Shootout

Shootout at North Houston Apartments

• 🎯 A 6-year-old boy was shot in the head while eating a meal during a shootout outside the Canfield Lake Apartments on Northboro drive.
• 💥 The incident occurred around 12:30 AM Tuesday, with bullets striking multiple apartment units, shattering glass doors and piercing fencing.

Investigation and Suspects

• 🔍 Houston Police believe the shooting resulted from a shootout between two separate groups, evidenced by multiple shell casings from different caliber weapons.
• 🗣️ A neighbor, who initially mistook the gunfire for fireworks, described hearing numerous gunshots and immediately called for emergency services.
• 🏥 The young victim was conscious, breathing, and talking before being transported to the hospital, where he is expected to survive.

Ongoing Search for Information

• 🚔 Authorities have no arrests and no suspect descriptions at this time.
• 📢 Police are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers.