A man in North Harris County turned the tables on four children attempting to rob him at gunpoint, injuring three. Authorities are investigating the incident, which involved minors between 12 and 14 years old.

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NORTH HARRIS COUNTY, TX (1-minute read) — Authorities in Harris County are investigating a shocking case where a man defended himself during an attempted armed robbery by a group of children, resulting in three minors being hospitalized with gunshot wounds.

The incident occurred shortly after midnight at an apartment complex near N Houston Rosslyn off Hwy 249. Responding officers found a child with multiple gunshot wounds. Two additional minors, also injured, were later identified at the scene. Emergency services rushed all three children to a trauma center, where two remain in stable condition.

According to Major Suarez of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the preliminary investigation suggests four children, aged between 12 and 14, attempted to rob a man at gunpoint. The intended victim, carrying a firearm, acted in self-defense, turning the situation in his favor. The fourth child was detained without injury, while the shooter voluntarily surrendered to law enforcement and is cooperating with the investigation.

Authorities recovered multiple firearms from the scene, but initial reports that the children were using BB guns remain unconfirmed. The Sheriff’s Office continues to examine the evidence to determine potential charges for those involved.

Safety Tip: Always maintain situational awareness and know your local firearm laws. If carrying a firearm, be prepared to use it responsibly and only in legally justified situations.