A shooting occurred at a family party in Houston early Sunday morning, resulting in one fatality and 14 injuries.
The incident happened on the 6000 block of Cherry Hill in the southeast part of the city.
According to Houston Police Department Assistant Chief Patricia Cantu, officers arrived at the scene around 12:50 a.m., three minutes after the initial 911 call, and discovered multiple people injured outside the home while gunfire continued inside.
One person was pronounced dead at the scene, while several others were rushed to local hospitals for surgery. First responders used a nearby Jack in the Box restaurant to stage the victims.
Cantu stated that more than one person is currently being detained for questioning. The assistant chief described the incident as starting when a “uninvited guest” arrived at the house. When asked to leave, the man opened fire.
Police have not confirmed that the shooter is in custody.
“The entire incident began as a family party and gathering. “I believe some of the witnesses claim they had an uninvited guest who was asked to leave,” Cantu said.
“He left, and as he did so, he began shooting in the area, prompting a response from the residents. The person who did this was uninvited and asked to leave, and he started the gunfire.”
“If any witnesses, including residents, have left the house, please contact our Homicide Division. We’re going to need your help. We currently have people detained, and Homicide will later begin disseminating suspect information in order to obtain your assistance in apprehending and arresting this individual.”
“This scene is ongoing. It’s still extremely complicated. It was chaotic from the start getting here.”
Anyone with any information on the shooting should contact the Houston Police Department at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (5237).
