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HOUSTON – A 15-year-old has been hospitalized following an accidental shooting Tuesday morning in Katy, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Harris County Precinct 5 deputies responded to reports of a shooting at 1020 Apache Falls and found the teen shot.
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Deputies said the 15-year-old and a 17-year-old were playing with a gun when it discharged, striking the 15-year-old.
The injured teen was transported to the hospital by LifeFlight in stable condition. He is expected to survive.
Deputies said the 17-year-old, who has since been identified as Nathan O’rouke, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault.
Early this morning, Pct 5 units responded to an incident at the 1000 blk of Apache Falls Drive. Based on preliminary info, it appears that two male friends (15 & 17 yrs) were handling a gun that discharged, striking the 15-yr-old. The injured male was taken to a hospital by 1/2