HOUSTON — A man has been arrested after deputies said he lied about his child being shot in a case of road rage on the Katy Freeway.
He has been identified as Gendri Aguillon, 25. He's charged with injuring a child and making a false report, the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office said.
On Thursday, Fort Bend County deputies said they went to Texas Children's Hospital after they were told a 4-year-old was taken there by his parents after he had been injured in a road rage shooting.
Deputies started investigating and spoke to the child's grandmother who said she heard a commotion in their home upstairs. That's where the dad allegedly shot his son while mishandling a gun, deputies said.
The gun used in the shooting was found upstairs along with other evidence that proved the child was shot in the home, according to deputies.
It's not known how serious the child's injuries are, but deputies said the child is stable.
"No child should ever be harmed in any way," said Sheriff Eric Fagan. "Our detectives are thoroughly investigating the incident and we remind everyone that making a false police report is illegal. Those responsible will be held accountable."
Aguillon's bond was set at $750 for the false report charge. His bond has not been set for the injury to a child charge.
An investigation is ongoing.