HOUSTON (KTRK) -- An argument between young siblings prompted a deadly shooting in Walker County, according to the sheriff's office. The shooting happened at about 9pm last night at home just outside of Huntsville. According to the Walker County Sheriff's Office, a 10-year-old boy and his 15-year-old sister had an argument. The brother reportedly went to a safe, retrieved a handgun and shot his sister several times, striking her in the shoulder, abdomen and leg. Detectives say the boy then shot himself.
"The parents did have the guns locked up, and he somehow was able to obtain the code to that safe," said Detective Greg Williams with the Walker County Sheriff's Office.
The children's mother was home at the time and heard the gunshots, then called 911.
Both children were taken by Life Flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital. The 15-year-old girl underwent surgery and is listed in critical condition. The boy died at the hospital.
Detectives have recovered the weapon and continue to investigate.
Miya Shay will have more on this story on ABC13 Eyewitness News.
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