Texas boy, 5, fatally shot by stray bullet while making TikTok videos with father on balcony

A 5-year-old Texas boy is dead after a stray bullet struck him as he was recording videos on the balcony of his family’s Houston home, authorities said.

This is Jordan Allen Jr. The 5 year old boy lost his life after being hit with a stray bullet. He was struck while recording TikTok videos with his dad on their balcony. Anyone with info call @CrimeStopHOU. Please pray for this family. 🙏🏻 Details here -> https://t.co/uSFMptER1m. pic.twitter.com/ZcIKkk1d93
— Steve Campion (@SteveABC13) April 6, 2020

According to KTRK-TV, the shooting occurred March 31 while Jordan Allen Jr. and his father were making TikTok videos on the second-floor balcony of the Richmond Avenue home. Around 9 p.m., gunfire erupted in the parking lot, striking the boy, Houston police said.

Midwest Patrol & Homicide Investigators are en route to a shooting scene in the area near 8500 Richmond. 5 year old juvenile was shot and is in critical condition. Investigation ongoing. #hounews
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— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) April 1, 2020

The boy was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he died days later, KTRK reported.

Police do not believe the shooter meant to strike the child, according to the news outlet.

Police are still investigating the incident. If you have information about the shooting, call 713-222-8477.