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Suspect arrested, charged in drive-by shooting of 8-year-old girl, police say

The shooting happened at approximately 8 p.m. on Dec. 7 in the 6500 block of Jerrell Street.

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — A Texas teen has been arrested by police in relation to a North Richland Hills shooting from early December that injured an 8-year-old girl.

North Richland Hills police said 18-year-old Ethan Nordyke was arrested on Dec. 20 and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Serious Bodily Injury for the Dec. 7 shooting. 

The shooting happened at approximately 8 p.m. on Dec. 7 in the 6500 block of Jerrell Street.

Police said despite the arrest, the investigation remains open and ongoing. If anyone has any additional information related to this incident, please contact Criminal Investigations reference 22N63306 – 817-427-7030.

On Dec. 8, WFAA's William Joy spoke with the 8-year-old shooting victim

“I didn’t hear nothing. I only – I didn’t hear like nothing until I realized that it was like gunshots,” Angie Resendiz said. 

Police said several cars were hit, but no other people were hurt.

Nordyke's bond was set at $200,000, according to police. He was taken to Tarrant County jail.

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