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1-year-old shot in Port Arthur home Friday night, police say

Witnesses at the scene said they heard several shots and saw suspects running away from the home where the boy was shot.

PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Port Arthur Police are investigating a Friday night shooting that left a 1-year-old child injured at home, according to a news release from the Port Arthur Police Department.

It happened in the 2100 block of Evergreen Drive. The Port Arthur Police Department received the call about a drive-by shooting around 7:35 p.m.

Witnesses said they heard several shots and saw suspects running away on foot from the home where the boy was shot.

The preliminary investigation indicates suspects walked toward the home and fired shots, according to Port Arthur Police Chief Tim Duriso. 

12News crew was on the scene. Family members told 12News the 1-year-old boy was shot. Police confirmed the gunshot wound was non-life-threatening and the child is expected to live.

The toddler was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment and later was life taken by plane to a hospital in Houston, according to the release.

Port Arthur Police believe a four door silver or gray car could be the suspect's vehicle.

This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.

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