The child is currently in stable condition, according to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — A suspect is in custody after a 4-year-old child was shot Thursday night, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office said.
According to the sheriff’s office, a call came in at around 9 p.m. reporting that a child had been shot at a residence in the 15400 block of FM 1325, just outside Round Rock city limits.
Deputies located the injured child and provided medical aid until emergency medical personnel arrived. The child was then taken to a local hospital, where the sheriff’s office said they are in stable condition.
In an update on Friday night, the sheriff’s office said a suspect was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service and the WCSO Criminal Investigations Division.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 512-943-1311 or Williamson County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-253-7867.
Detectives believe the incident was isolated, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.