HOUSTON — A child died Thursday night after being shot in a northeast Harris County apartment complex, authorities said.
It happened in the 12200 block of Tidwell Road.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the child went out to get something from a car when the shots rang out.
People at the scene and first responders tried everything they could to keep the boy alive.
He was taken to a hospital in critical condition, Gonzalez said. He was later pronounced dead.
His age hasn't been confirmed, but the sheriff said he may be 11 or 12 years old.
Anyone with information is asked to call HCSO at 713-221-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
Here's the update Gonzalez provided at the scene (before the child was pronounced dead at the hospital):