Man, 19, killed and his teen brother wounded when friend accidentally fired shot, deputies say

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A 19-year-old is dead and his teen brother is wounded after one of their friends accidentally shot them in north Harris County, authorities said Monday.

Deputies responded to a call from a woman who said both of her sons had been shot at their home in the 2400 block of William Tell Street near Seven Mile Lane around midnight.

When deputies arrived, they found the 19-year-old with a gunshot wound to the head and lying unconscious in the kitchen. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

His brother, believed to be 16 or 17 years old, was taken to the hospital after being shot in the leg.

Two adult parents were home along with two of the teen sons' friends, officials said.

Investigators learned that one of the friends, a juvenile, was the shooter.

He claimed it was an accident and was later released to his mother.

The case will be presented to the Juvenile Division of the District Attorney's Office at the end of the week to determine if any charges will be filed.

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