A 4-year-old child was injured by gunfire at a residence near Round Rock, Williamson County, authorities confirmed. The shooting, which took place Thursday night, is now under investigation by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the incident after a call came in around 9 p.m., according to a report from KVUE.
The child, found with a gunshot wound, received immediate medical attention at the scene before being transferred to a local hospital and was later reported in stable condition. As the investigation unfolds, a person of interest has been identified, with detectives working to clarify the events that led to the shooting. CBS Austin conveyed the seriousness of the situation, noting that “making a firearm accessible to a child is a crime,” citing Commander John Foster’s remark that “This tragic incident serves as a powerful reminder that firearm safety must always be a priority, especially when children are present.”
While the specifics of how the incident occurred remain unclear, it appears it was an isolated case with no ongoing threat to the public. The investigators are piecing together the circumstances that precipitated the harrowing event and have not disclosed additional information publicly…