HOUSTON — Police are investigating an apparent accidental shooting involving a 3-year-old boy on the south side of Houston Tuesday night.
This happened around 9 p.m. in the 3800 block of Amos Street.
Houston police said the boy was hit in the upper body and was rushed to a trauma center. He is expected to survive.
Investigators said it appears that the mother was getting something out of her purse when her pistol went off.
No word yet on any criminal charges.