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Manhunt in Cleveland, Texas After Bar Patio Shooting Kills 1, Wounds 5

Detectives seek public tips about a white van captured near the scene.

Overview

  • Gunfire erupted around 2:30 a.m. on the outdoor patio of the Alas Locas sports bar in Cleveland, about 45 miles northeast of Houston.
  • Six people were shot, one person died, and two victims were airlifted in critical condition while others sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
  • Witnesses said the man arrived around midnight, sat alone drinking for about an hour, left briefly, then returned and opened fire without warning.
  • Investigators recovered numerous shell casings and estimate at least 20 rounds were fired from a .40 or .45-caliber handgun.
  • The shooter fled in a white full-size van with no side windows and a long scratch; authorities are reviewing security video, have released images from the scene, and say the suspect acted alone.