Two children killed, two critically injured in Angleton shooting

Two children were killed and two others were critically injured in an early Saturday shooting near Angleton, Texas, authorities said, and all people believed to be involved have been detained. The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responding to reports of gunfire found a 13-year-old and a 4-year-old fatally shot, and two other children, ages 8 and 9, were flown by medical helicopter to hospitals in critical condition.

In a Facebook post, the sheriff’s office said deputies had detained those believed to be involved and that there was no ongoing threat to the community. The post added, "While details are still developing, the loss of two children in such a manner is a tragedy. Our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected as we continue to learn more about this heartbreaking situation."

Madison Polston, a public affairs officer for the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office, said in an email that the two children who were airlifted were later reported to be in stable condition. Polston also confirmed that a woman has been arrested in connection with the shooting and that investigators are working to determine how she and the children are related. Authorities have...