Two teenagers killed and a man wounded in shooting after argument at pool party
TWO teenagers have been killed and another man is wounded in a shooting that erupted after an argument at a pool party. Cops arrived to what they’ve described as a “chaotic scene” at an apartment complex right around 10.40pm on July 1. Harris County Sherriff Ed Gonzalez said that the preliminary investigation revealed that “numerous […]
TWO teenagers have been killed and another man is wounded in a shooting that erupted after an argument at a pool party.
Cops arrived to what they’ve described as a “chaotic scene” at an apartment complex right around 10.40pm on July 1.
Harris County Sherriff Ed Gonzalez said that the preliminary investigation revealed that “numerous shots were fired in the parking lot of the complex by multiple people.”
All three victims were transported to hospitals.
Two males, ages 17 and 18, were pronounced dead.
The third victim, 20, is expected to recover, officials said.
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The victims’ identities have not yet been released.
The shooting took place at a north Harris County apartment complex.
While an exact motive is unknown, officials did provide additional information based on the preliminary investigation.
“There was a large group of people, possibly a pool party where some type of altercation occurred,” Harris County Sgt. Dennis Wolfford told KHOU11.
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“Multiple people were discharging firearms directly in front of the leasing office at this complex.
“We don’t know who was shooting first.
“We have possible shooters detained.
“We’re still working to figure out who exactly fired the shots.”
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The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to call the Harris County Sheriff’s Office at 713-274-9100 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).