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Seven Wounded in Two Houston Short‑Term Rental Party Shootings on New Year’s Day

Officers report limited witness cooperation at one scene.

Overview

  • Houston police say five people were shot at a large party at a short‑term rental on the 3100 block of Live Oak around 12:24 a.m.
  • Two more people were injured at a separate gathering inside a short‑term rental at 812 Yorkshire Street in north Houston.
  • No arrests had been made by Thursday morning, though investigators reported having a description of a possible suspect.
  • Several people were briefly detained and later cleared as police searched the area for residential camera footage.
  • HPD urged the public to share tips after officers struggled to obtain witness statements at the south Houston party.