The Brief
- A 15-year-old girl is recovering at a hospital after being accidentally shot at a Little Elm home early Sunday morning.
- The shooting happened when a 16-year-old, left home alone while parents were out of town, unintentionally discharged a firearm during a gathering with friends.
- Potential charges remain unknown as police continue to investigate the isolated incident, though officials emphasize there is no ongoing public threat.
LITTLE ELM, Texas – A 15-year-old girl is recovering at a hospital after she was accidentally shot at a home early Sunday morning, authorities said.
Little Elm shooting
What we know:
Officers with the Little Elm Police Department responded to the 3400 block of Canyon Lake Drive around 5 a.m. following a report of an accidental shooting.
According to a preliminary investigation, the homeowner was out of town at the time of the incident, leaving their 16-year-old child at the residence. Several friends were gathered at the home when the 16-year-old unintentionally discharged a firearm, striking the 15-year-old girl, police said.…