Gulfton apartment complex shooting leaves child and woman hospitalized, Houston police say

GULFTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Authorities are investigating a Gulfton apartment shooting that left a child and a woman hospitalized early Saturday morning.

According to Houston police, a call came in at 3:22 a.m. reporting a shooting at 5401 Rampart Street.

Authorities confirmed that the incident was related to domestic violence between a woman and a male suspect, who are reportedly in a dating relationship.

The woman was shot multiple times, and while the child was not a target, they were grazed by a stray bullet, police said.

According to officials, neither victim suffered life-threatening injuries, and no other injuries were reported.

Police have detained the male suspect and are working to understand the motive behind the violence.

Investigators noted that several gunshots were fired and a weapon was found at the scene.

The child, who is not related to either the suspect or the woman, was among several people present in the apartment at the time, officials said. A man and a baby, who were seen outside the apartment, were also present during the shooting.

Authorities said they conducted a door-to-door search to ensure no one else was injured.

Neighbors expressed surprise at the police presence, telling ABC13's Nick Natario that the area is typically quiet with little police activity.

Detective Wiltz emphasized the importance of seeking help in domestic violence situations, stating, "If you find yourself in a situation like this, there are options to get out. If you feel you are a victim, reach out for help."

If you need help getting out of a domestic violence situation, call the Houston Area Women's Center 24/7 hotline at 713-528-2121 or call AVDA at 713-224-9911. You can also click here to chat with an advocate online. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and need help, call 713-528-3625.

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