Shooting at party in Harris County, Houston kills 3

The officials noted that two people were found deceased while the third victim died at the hospital due to injuries

This still shows police vehicles parked in the neighbourhood in Harris County, outside Houston where the shooting took place on January 21, 2024. — KPRC2
Local authorities said Saturday at least three people lost their lives during a shooting at a party in Harris County, outside Houston, with officials ascertaining the number of shooters and the motive.

Authorities said that the shooting took place at a short-term rental home at around 2am in which two people were also injured. As the officers arrived at the scene, it was chaotic in the city of Katy, west of Houston, according to local media KPRC 2.

The officials noted that two people were found deceased while the third victim died at the hospital due to injuries.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said during a press conference: "We believe this was a small gathering that turned deadly."

Sheriff also noted that investigators aren’t sure whether the suspected shooter or shooters were already inside the house, or if someone came uninvited to the house and began opening fire.