NEW: Child injured in drive-by shooting at North Richland Hills home
The North Richland Hills Police Department has released an update regarding the shooting investigation in the 6500 block of Jerrell Street.
At around 7:45pm Wednesday evening, North Richland Hills police responded to reports of gunshots and an injured child at the given location. When officers arrived, they located a crime scene and shell casings, but no victim.
The suspect(s) drove by and fired several shots into the house from the outside. Police say an 8-year-old female was struck by a bullet while she was inside the home. Her parents took her directly to the hospital. Her injuries are reported to be non-life-threatening. No other family members were injured.
Criminal investigators are actively investigating the crime scene. No suspect(s) is in custody at this time.
If you have any information or tips related to this investigation, please contact Criminal Investigations directly at 817-427-7030 and reference case number 22N63306.
