Man shot in Crosby following domestic dispute, uncle taken into custody

A man was shot in Crosby following a domestic dispute Sunday afternoon. A man was shot in Crosby following a domestic dispute Sunday afternoon. Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Staff Photo: Elizabeth Conley, Staff Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Man shot in Crosby following domestic dispute, uncle taken into custody 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

A man was shot Sunday afternoon in Crosby following a fight involving his aunt and uncle, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies arrived in the 13000 block of Magnolia just after 1 p.m. to find the wounded man at home with his aunt.

His uncle had run away, though he later returned, authorities said.

The aunt told deputies the shooting was an attempt to stop her nephew's assault. Initially police believed the woman had fired, though they later learned it may have been her husband.

The uncle was taken into custody at the scene, while the nephew was rushed to Ben Taub Hospital, wounded but still alert.

Authorities did not immediately release names or ages of anyone involved.