Texas Road Rage Incident Leaves 10-Year-Old Girl Shot While Sitting in Back Seat on School Morning Drive
TEXAS — A 10-year-old girl was seriously injured after being shot during an apparent road rage incident while riding in the back seat of her parents’ car on the way to school, according to police and initial reports.
Incident Occurred During Morning Drive to School
Authorities said the shooting happened during a morning commute as the child was traveling with her parents. The attack appeared to be random and unfolded during a road rage encounter involving another driver, police indicated.
The girl, identified as Alisa Gates, was struck by gunfire while seated in the back of the vehicle.
Child Rushed to Hospital With Gunshot Wound
Following the shooting, emergency responders rushed the child to a hospital where she was treated for a gunshot wound to her stomach, officials confirmed. Her condition has not been publicly updated beyond the initial injury details.
Police Describe Shooting as Road Rage-Related
Law enforcement officials described the incident as a road rage shooting, noting that the gunfire came from another driver during what appeared to be a sudden and unprovoked confrontation on the roadway.
Investigators are continuing to review the circumstances surrounding the shooting to determine exactly how the incident escalated.
Community Shocked as Investigation Continues
The incident has sparked renewed concern about road rage violence, especially incidents involving children and families traveling during routine activities like school drop-offs. Police have not released additional suspect details or arrest information as the investigation remains ongoing.
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