14-year-old killed after younger sibling was playing rifle that fired in NE Harris Co., HCSO says

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Officials are conducting an investigation Friday after a 14-year-old boy was accidentally shot and killed by his younger sibling, according to

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said Precinct 4 and HCSO deputies arrived at a home in the 31000 block of Gianna Springs near Blackstone Trail and discovered the teen's body.

He had reportedly suffered a gunshot wound to the stomach, HCSO says.

According to investigators, the teen's parents were not home at the time; however, his siblings, a 12-year-old brother and a 17-year-old sister, were present.

In a later update, Gonzalez posted that the 12-year-old was reportedly playing with a rifle that fired, hitting the 14-year-old.

Officials did not provide any additional details at the scene.

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