Girl, 18, accused of shooting mother on Mother’s Day

Houston – On Mother’s Day, a mother ended up in the hospital after being shot by her daughter in east Houston. This altercation escalated into gunfire at a home on Weaver Road Sunday afternoon.

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Authorities took action against 18-year-old Trinity Calhoun, who is accused of shooting her mother during the confrontation.

Trinity Calhoun, 18, is charged with aggravated assault of a family member in the 177th State District Court. (Photo: Houston Police Department)

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The victim, a 35-year-old woman whose identity has not been released, was shot in the right leg. The injuries sustained are not life-threatening and she was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

HPD says Calhoun arrived at the residence to pick up her child. What started as a routine visit quickly escalated into a heated argument. Calhoun allegedly resorted to a gun, shooting his own mother before leaving the scene. The police then located and apprehended her a few kilometers from the scene of the incident.

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After consultation with the Harris County Prosecutor’s Office, charges were formally filed against Calhoun, who is now awaiting trial in the Harris County Jail.