5-year-old accidentally shoots himself, stepfather arrested, sheriff says

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A 5-year-old Harris County girl is in the hospital after investigators say she accidentally shot herself.

The shooting happened overnight in the 8400 block of Parasol Lane.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says the child found a gun in the home and may have unintentionally shot himself.

The 5-year-old child was taken to hospital for surgery. She is expected to survive.

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Jason Nguyen, the child’s stepfather, was arrested and charged with felon in possession of a weapon and possession of a controlled substance.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says there were other children and adults in the home at the time of the shooting.

The incident is under investigation.