A tragic shooting unfolded late Sunday night in the Aldine area of north Harris County, leaving a 19-year-old man dead and his younger brother hospitalized. Authorities are now working to figure out exactly what happened.
The incident occurred just after 11:45 p.m. on William Tell Street, near Little York Road. Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) responded to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire inside a home.
According to Sgt. Richie from HCSO’s Homicide Division, the 19-year-old victim was fatally injured, while his 17-year-old brother was rushed to the hospital. Thankfully, the younger brother is said to be in stable condition, but the details surrounding the shooting remain unclear.
Investigators are still piecing together whether the shooting was accidental or intentional. Sgt. Richie noted that there were between six to eight people inside the house at the time, all of whom are cooperating with the investigation.
Detectives were seen conducting tests on one young man at the scene, wrapping his hands in a brown bag to check for gun residue. A firearm was recovered from the house, but no arrests or charges have been made so far.
As the investigation continues, authorities are focused on uncovering the truth about what led to this heartbreaking event. For now, the community in the Aldine area is left grappling with the aftermath of this tragic loss.