8-year-old boy shot, 2 other kids injured in Balch Springs road rage shooting
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An 8-year-old boy was shot and two other children were injured Sunday afternoon in a road rage shooting in Balch Springs, according to news reports.
The 8-year-old was taken to a Dallas hospital after being wounded in the incident, which occurred on westbound Interstate 20 between Beltline Road and Seagoville Road in Balch Springs.
Balch Springs is about 50 miles east of Fort Worth in Dallas County.
WFAA-TV reported that two other children, ages 1 and 5, were taken to the hospital because they may have been hit by glass or other fragments. None of the children’s injuries are believed to be life threatening.
The shooting occurred just before 5:30 p.m. Sunday.
KXAS-TV reported that the road rage was between people in a Honda sedan and a dark-colored sedan that resulted in someone shooting at the Honda, striking the 8-year-old.
A second vehicle was also struck by at least two bullets, but no injuries were reported in that car.
Anyone who witnessed the incident and may have information should call Balch Springs police at 972-557-6000.
This story was originally published July 25, 2022 at 5:59 AM.
