Child shot in Haltom City drive-by, taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

A child was shot in a Haltom City neighborhood Wednesday afternoon and taken to a hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening, police said.

Shortly after 3 p.m. the Haltom City Police Department responded to the 3500 block of Eastridge Drive after receiving a call about gunfire in the area, police said in a news release.

When officers arrived, they found several vehicles and a house had been struck by bullets in an apparent drive-by shooting. A child inside the residence was injured by the gunfire and transported to a local hospital, police said.

Police did not provide the age of the child but said that she is “a little girl,” KTVT-TV reported.

Police have not announced any suspects or anybody in custody.

Haltom City detectives and evidence technicians are on the scene and working to develop suspect information. At this time, police said, they are not aware of a motive for this crime.

If anyone has information related to this incident, please contact Haltom City police at 817-222-7000.

This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available.