8-year-old injured in shooting in Harris County, deputies say

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Harris County deputies were investigating a shooting that left an 8-year-old injured on Sunday.

It happened in the 12600 block of SH-249, according to Major Wayne Kuhlman.

Kuhlman said the incident occurred when someone fired a handgun at passing vehicles.

If you know any information regarding the gunman or the shooting, you are urged to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

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