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Six Injured in Shooting at Illegal After-Hours Club in Houston

Police are investigating the incident as an isolated attack while searching for two suspects captured on surveillance fleeing the scene.

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Houston Police Assistant Chief J. Skelton provides a briefing on the shooting at 6419 Hillcroft Ave. in Houston on Sunday.
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Overview

  • The shooting occurred early Sunday at Latina's Sports Bar, which was operating as an illegal after-hours club and serving alcohol past legal hours.
  • Six men were injured, four critically, with victims transported to hospitals via ambulance and private vehicles; four underwent surgery Sunday morning.
  • Police are actively searching for two suspects seen fleeing the scene in a black Toyota Camry or Corolla, as captured on surveillance footage.
  • Houston Police have intensified efforts to shut down illegal after-hours clubs, citing their link to DUIs, assaults, and violent incidents.
  • City officials have acknowledged the difficulty of regulating these unlicensed establishments, which often operate covertly until major incidents occur.