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9-year-old shot in Channelview, possibly from celebratory gunfire
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk KRIV , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)
· July 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information about the incident can be found through the Harris County Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers, which can be contacted at 713-221-6000 or 713-222-TIPS, respectively. In Channelview, a young child was hospitalized after being struck by a bullet.
In Channelview, a young child was hospitalized after being struck by a bullet. The incident occurred on Saturday night during festivities. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the injury.
The child's condition is reported to be non-life-threatening. Investigators think the bullet may have originated from gunfire in the area.
Further information about the incident can be found through the Harris County Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers, which can be contacted at 713-221-6000 or 713-222-TIPS, respectively.
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Category: safety Published: July 5, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) Reading time: 1 min
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