A night of celebration turned into tragedy early Sunday when gunfire erupted at a family party in southeast Houston, leaving at least one person dead and up to 14 others injured, police said.
The shooting occurred around 12:50 a.m. on the 6000 block of Cherry Hill, according to Assistant Chief Patricia Cantu of the Houston Police Department. Officers responded within minutes after receiving multiple reports of shots fired.
When authorities arrived, they encountered a chaotic and sprawling scene with victims scattered around the home. Cantu described the situation as “very complicated” and noted that multiple areas were being treated as active crime scenes.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the violence began when an uninvited guest was asked to leave the gathering. The individual allegedly opened fire, prompting others at the party to return fire.
The Houston Fire Department confirmed that at least one person had died at the scene. Several others were rushed to local hospitals, some in critical condition and undergoing surgery. Cantu added that some of the wounded victims transported themselves for treatment.
As of Sunday morning, several individuals had been detained for questioning. However, authorities could not immediately confirm whether the suspected shooter was among them.
“The scene is ongoing,” Cantu said during a briefing. “It was chaotic from the get-go getting here.”
Police continue to investigate the motive and circumstances surrounding the incident, urging anyone with information to come forward.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
