HOUSTON, TX – A shooting at a large house party in southeast Houston early Sunday morning left one person dead and 15 others injured, according to the Houston Police Department.
Officers responded around 12:50 a.m. to the 6000 block of Cherryhill Drive following multiple reports of gunfire. Police arrived within minutes and heard shots still being fired as they approached the scene.
Victims were located in multiple areas around the residence. A triage area was quickly established in a nearby parking lot, where medics began treating several people. Three victims were transported by EMS from that location. Others arrived at area hospitals on their own.
In total, 16 people were shot. One person was pronounced deceased, and the remaining 15 victims sustained injuries ranging from critical to stable condition. Police said the victims are between 16 and 40 years old.
According to investigators, the shooting began when an uninvited guest was asked to leave the party and allegedly opened fire while walking away. People inside the home reportedly returned fire.
Police initially detained multiple individuals at the scene, but all were later questioned and released. As of the latest update, the shooter is not in custody.
The Houston Police Department continues to investigate. Anyone with information is urged to contact HPD or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
