ANGLETON, Texas — A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded early Saturday morning when a shooting left two children dead and two others critically injured in Brazoria County. Authorities say the incident occurred inside a vehicle and is now being investigated by the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO). The shocking crime has left the quiet community reeling in disbelief.

At approximately 4:48 a.m., deputies were dispatched after receiving reports of a shooting involving multiple children. When law enforcement arrived, they discovered a vehicle parked along the roadside with four young victims inside, each suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The scene was described as deeply distressing, with officers immediately rushing to render aid in an effort to save the children’s lives.

Responding deputies quickly began administering life-saving measures before emergency medical personnel arrived. Officials later praised the swift and decisive actions of the first responders, noting that their intervention likely saved the lives of at least one of the wounded children. Air ambulances were summoned to transport the victims requiring urgent medical care to a Houston-area hospital.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the shooting took place inside the vehicle prior to the deputies’ arrival. Authorities believe that the driver of the vehicle, identified as a 31-year-old woman, was the mother of all four children and the suspected shooter. The motive behind the violent act has not yet been determined, but investigators are working to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy.

Tragically, two of the children — a 13-year-old boy and a 3-year-old girl — were pronounced dead at the scene despite desperate attempts to revive them. Their loss has sent waves of grief throughout the community, as neighbors and local officials express shock and sorrow over the unimaginable event. Crisis counselors are being made available to assist first responders and family members affected by the devastating incident.

The surviving victims, an 8-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl, were flown to a nearby hospital in Houston where they underwent emergency treatment. As of Saturday evening, both remain in stable condition. Medical teams are monitoring them closely as investigators continue their work to determine the exact sequence of events that led to the shooting.

Authorities have taken the 31-year-old mother into custody. She has been charged with two counts of Murder and two counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Officials confirmed that her bond has been set at $14 million. She is currently being held as the investigation continues, with additional charges possible pending the outcome of forensic and ballistic analyses.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is assisting the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office with related investigative efforts, given that the suspect is a resident of Montgomery County. Officials are collaborating to gather background information, review prior reports, and assess any potential warning signs that may have preceded the incident.

Local residents have begun placing flowers, stuffed animals, and candles near the site where the tragedy occurred. The small memorial serves as a somber reminder of the fragility of life and the deep pain now felt by the community. Many have expressed disbelief that such a violent act could take place involving children so young.

As the investigation continues, authorities are urging the public to keep the surviving children in their thoughts and prayers. Community leaders are also encouraging families facing hardship to seek support and mental health assistance before tragedy strikes. The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office has stated that their primary goal is to ensure justice for the victims and to uncover every detail surrounding this devastating act of violence.