April 12, 2021 - Houston police are investigating the apparent accidental fatal shooting of a child at 3130 Crestdale Drive about 10:10 a.m. last Friday (April 10).

The victim, Royal Gordon, 8 months, was pronounced deceased at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeants B. Roberts and J. Stroble reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a hospital check/shooting call at the above hospital.  Upon arrival, they learned persons in a private vehicle had transported baby Royal to the hospital after he suffered a gunshot wound.

Officers then learned the child had been shot inside an apartment at the above address.  Further investigation determined that, according to witnesses, another child gained possession of a firearm and discharged it, striking Royal.

There are no criminal charges at this time and the case will be presented to the Harris County District Attorney's Office after further investigation.