A 3-year-old child gained access to a firearm, striking an off-duty Harris County deputy.
Investigation underway after toddler shoots off-duty deputy in Harris CountyNASA plane makes belly landing at Ellington Airfield in Houston An off-duty Harris County sheriff’s deputy was injured after a 3-year-old child gained access to a firearm in Harris County.
‘Welcome, no questions asked’: Mayor Whitmire denies rumors of ICE officials patrolling Houston warming centers Preliminary information indicates the child accessed the gun, striking the deputy. Emergency medical personnel evaluated the off-duty deputy at the scene. Officials say the deputy, who was at home, suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, and the incident is currently being treated as accidental. Officials have not provided additional details about how the child accessed the firearm or the circumstances leading up to the shooting.This is a developing story. KPRC 2’s Gage Goulding is headed to the scene.Holly joined the KPRC 2 digital team in March 2024, leveraging her eight years of expertise in blogging and digital content to share her passion for Houston. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the city's vibrant scenes, all while balancing her roles as a wife and mother to two toddlers.Gage Goulding is an award-winning TV news reporter and anchor. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, he comes to Texas from Fort Myers, FL, where he covered some of the areas most important stories, including Hurricane Ian.Houston officers outside offices of Arnold & Itkin after deadly jet crashBuc-ee’s T-Shirt Frozen Solid in Just 15 MinutesIcy Roads at Lake Conroe This Morning | Don’t Drive Unless NecessaryWater spewing into air after water main break during Houston winter stormBig topics from Houston Mayor's winter storm press conferenceHouston Weather Update: Tracking Changes Throughout the DayHow to take care of your pool in freezing weather
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