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Houston Family Barbecue Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 14 Injured

Gunfire erupted after an uninvited guest was asked to leave, leading to a chaotic scene with residents returning fire and police arriving within minutes.

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Overview

  • The shooting occurred early Sunday morning during a family gathering on the 6000 block of Cherry Hill in southeast Houston.
  • An uninvited guest, asked to leave the party, opened fire as he exited, prompting multiple residents to return fire.
  • One person was killed, and at least 14 others were injured, with several victims in critical condition undergoing surgery.
  • Police arrived within three minutes of the first 911 call and encountered ongoing gunfire at the scene, which extended to multiple locations.
  • Authorities have detained several individuals for questioning but have not confirmed whether the shooter is among them, urging witnesses and others with information to come forward.