A 4-year-old and 13-year-old were fatally shot early Saturday morning in Angleton, Texas, in an incident that also critically injured two other children, the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post.
Newsweek has reached out to the Brazoria County’s office and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office for comment via email on Saturday. Newsweek left a voicemail for the Brazoria County’s Sheriff’s Office for comment.
Why It Matters
In 2023, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data found, 46,728 individuals died from gun violence in the country. That same year, it reported over 4,500 deaths in Texas by firearm.
Johns Hopkins’ Bloomberg School of Public Health reported in 2023, that there were 2,566 gun deaths among young people between the ages 1-17.
Texas is an open carry state.
What To Know
In an early Saturday morning update, police announced a roadway closure in Angleton noting that “heavy first responder presence” has shuttered the road.
About an hour later, around 6:30 a.m., local time police published an updated statement on Facebook, writing, “Earlier today, deputies responded to a tragic incident involving a shooting near Angleton, TX. Preliminary information indicates that two children, ages 13 and 4, were fatally shot, and two others, ages 8 and 9, were transported by Life Flight in critical condition.”
It is not known which hospitals they were transported to.
The investigation is still ongoing and the police have not released any information about the shooting, motive, or suspects.
The sheriff’s office said in its Facebook post that “all individuals believed to be involved have been detained, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.” Local news station KHOU 11 reported that an adult woman was taken into custody in relation to the incident.
What People Are Saying
Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said in a Saturday Facebook post: “While details are still developing, the loss of two children in such a manner is a tragedy. Our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected as we continue to learn more about this heartbreaking situation.”
What Happens Next?
Police are continuing to investigate the incident and the two injured children are receiving care for their injuries. Fox 26 Houston and KHOU 11 reported that Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is assisting with the investigation.
Information on those involved in the incident are expected to be released in the coming days.
