Police: 13-year-old girl accidentally shot, killed older brother

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A teenager accidentally shot and killed her brother Friday night in northeast Houston.

Police were called to a home near the corner of Force and Crown around 11pm for a shooting.

We've learned that the victim and a friend, both in their 20s were inside the house alone with his 13-year-old sister.

Houston police tell us the two friends were allegedly drinking and started playing with a gun. At some point the little sister picked the gun up and accidentally shot her brother.

He was taken to the hospital where he died hours later.

The victim's parents tell us his name was Gregory Higdon. He was 22. And his mom says he was her only son.