Boy, 6, accidentally shot by 5-year-old brother near Houston, police say

HOUSTON -- A child was shot in east Harris County today, according to the sheriff's office, in what may be the third accidental shooting in just the last few days.

Today's shooting happened in the 16800 block of Faring near Garden Tree in the Sheldon area. According to the sheriff's office, the 6-year-old boy was shot by his 5-year-old brother in the lower abdomen with a handgun.

The child was rushed to Memorial Hermann Hospital in critical but stable condition. We're told he's conscious and breathing.

At the time of the shooting, the mother of the victim was in the home, as were four other children. Deputies say they did recover other weapons in a closet at the home. Those weapons were taken by deputies for "the safety of everyone in the house."

At this point, no charges have been filed in the case.

We're gathering more details and will have the latest on Eyewitness News and abc13.com.

In the wake of yet another child being shot in our area, the Harris County Sheriff's Office wants you to know the following.

• If you find a gun in your house, or anywhere else, STOP!
• Do not touch it or allow anyone else to.
• Leave the area where the gun is.
• Immediately tell an adult.
• Even if a gun looks like a toy, don't touch it. Some real guns look like toy guns, so don't take a chance. Leave the area and immediately tell an adult.