2 toddlers severely burned in suspected road rage incident when gunshot into car ignites fireworks

Two toddlers were severely burned and are in critical condition after a suspected road rage incident in Houston on Thursday night when a gunshot fired into a family's car ignited fireworks, Houston officials said.

The two children, who are both between the ages of 1 and 3, were in a car with their mother and father in Houston when someone from another car fired at them in what authorities believe was a road rage incident, said Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. The father tried to drive away after the family was shot at, but the car went up in flames, Gonzalez said. He tweeted that people"came to the rescue and transported the family to a community ER clinic."

The two children had to be airlifted to a hospital, Gonzales said, adding that the scene was"horrific." The children were both in critical condition Thursday night.The suspected shooter, who officials believe had a woman and children in his car, fled the scene. Authorities are offering up to $5,000 for any tips that lead to his arrest.

Did he shoot arrows at the vehicle? No, it was a gun! This can be stopped with some political courage.

So, so sad.

How is no one questioning this? Why would a bullet ingnite fireworks

So very sad what the hell is wrong w people these days!!!

The first thing that came to mind was 'Texas'.

Omg poor babies! I cannot imagine the pain they’re in! Some people are so negligent and irresponsible!

Humans suck sometimes.

How horrific is this? Prayers going up for this family for healing and justice to be served for them.

This is a horrible tragedy, completely avoidable. Stay in your car. Do not engage. If you're being followed, drive to the police station. When this was over, why wasn't it over? OMG babies injured OMG!

Yeah, it would have be nice if other family also had a gun. Such sad stories do not really ignite change in gun fanatics. Pathetic.

So sad

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