Child shot dead: Mother identifies 5-year-old killed in north Houston car shooting, 8-year-old boy also shot is expected to be fine

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The shooting happened around 1am in the 13300 block of Northborough.

Khamaya and an 8-year-old boy were in a vehicle at a stop sign in Northborough and Rushcreek when they were caught in the crossfire, police said.

Witnesses told police that a silver four-door sedan was approaching the intersection and a man leaned out the driver’s side rear window and began shooting at a grocery store.

Police said the children’s mother drove them to a nearby hospital shortly after the shooting, where Khamaya was pronounced dead.

The 8-year-old, who was shot in the arm, is expected to make a full recovery.
Police said witnesses only described the suspect as black. The motive behind the shooting is not known.

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the suspects to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).

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