Police are actively searching for the shooter.

HOUSTON — An 8-year-old boy is expected to survive after he was shot in the knee Friday afternoon in south Houston, sources said.

The shooting happened in the 7800 block of Tierwester St., behind an apartment complex.

We do not know what led to this shooting. Police are actively searching for the shooter.

We have a crew headed to the scene to gather more details.

This is a developing story.