TOMBALL – Authorities are investigating the death of a 16-year-old who was found with a gunshot wound in a barn in Tomball early Monday morning.
According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the 19900 block of Stone Creek Court at around 3:30 a.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
When deputies arrived, they found the teen unresponsive inside the barn. EMS pronounced him dead at the scene.
Preliminary information suggests that several teens at the location may have been handling a pistol when it discharged unintentionally, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.
The HCSO’s Homicide Division has taken over the investigation, which remains ongoing. No charges have been announced at this time.
The identity of the victim has not been released, and authorities are working to determine the exact circumstances of the shooting.
This is a developing story. Stay with us for updates as more information becomes available.
Early this morning, @HCSOTexas deputies responded to a report of a male shot at the 19923 blk of Stone Creek Ct. Upon arrival, units found a male teen (16) with a gunshot wound. The male was pronounced deceased at
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) November 25, 2024
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