On Christmas night in Northwest Harris County, Texas, tragedy struck during an attempted robbery. The incident unfolded on North Houston Roslyn Road near Highway 249, involving four kids and an adult male who was allegedly their intended victim. Authorities are still investigating this complex case.
According to Harris County Sheriff’s deputies, the kids involved in the attempted robbery ranged in age from 12 to 14. Reports suggest they approached a man while displaying firearms, seemingly with the intent to rob him. The confrontation escalated quickly when the man, who was also armed, defended himself by pulling out his gun and firing at the teens.
Three of the teens were struck by gunfire. Law enforcement and paramedics responding to the scene found one with multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a nearby trauma center in critical condition. Two others, who also sustained gunshot wounds, were transported to the hospital and are reportedly in stable condition.
The adult male believed to have been the robbery target returned to the scene shortly after the incident. He turned himself in to authorities and is cooperating fully with their investigation. Deputies confirmed the man is being questioned and detained as part of the ongoing inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Police have also detained a fourth teenager who was allegedly involved in the attempted robbery. As of now, detectives are questioning the teen to better understand his connection to the events and whether he played an active role in the incident.
Residents in the area were shaken after hearing gunfire so close to their homes. A nearby neighbor described how the sound startled him—it was so loud it seemed to be outside his door. He walked outside with his own firearm to assess the situation. “It sounded like it was right at my front door,” he said.
Officials are continuing their investigation into the case to determine what led to the confrontation and to verify all parties’ accounts. They’re urging anyone with more information to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
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