🔗 Share this article Tragic Shooting Close to Houston Claims Lives of Two Youngsters, Injures Two Others in Critical Condition Authorities announced that two minors lost their lives and two others were left in critical condition in a gunfire incident in the early hours of Saturday close to the suburban community of the city of Angleton. Key Information About the Young Victims and Emergency Response The Brazoria county sheriff’s office responded to alerts of the incident and located two minors, ages 13 and four, who had been killed by gunfire. Two additional minors, eight and nine years old, were flown by medical helicopter to a medical facility and were in critical condition. Suspects Detained All people suspected of involvement in the incident have been detained, authorities stated. “The community is safe for the public,” according to an announcement. Authorities did not provide additional information about the location of the incident or the events that preceded it. Community Response and Sympathies “As information continues to emerge, the loss of two children in such a manner is a devastating loss,” authorities expressed in a statement. “Our thoughts are with the loved ones and the community as we continue to learn more about this tragic incident.” Regarding the City of Angleton Angleton is a municipality of about 19,500 and is the seat of Brazoria county. It is located about 72km outside Houston and is part of the greater Houston metropolitan area.