CHANNELVIEW, Texas — A teen was shot by her younger brother late Monday at a motel in Channelview, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators said the siblings had ran away from home when they were found about 10 p.m. at the Scottish Inn & Suites at 15740 East Freeway.
According to deputies, they 15-year-old brother was playing with a gun when it went off and the bullet hit his 16-year-old sister.
Officers have taken the brother into custody.
They said his sister is expected to be OK.
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