1 Dead, 14 Wounded In Huge Gun
Battle At A Houston Party

HOUSTON — Multiple people were shot in what police are calling a chaotic scene. When it was over, at least one person was dead and several others were in critical condition.  Police said a total of 14 people were injured.   The call came in after midnight on the morning of May 4th, about a shooting on Cherryhill, which is near the South Loop and Mykawa. Investigators said officers arrived within three minutes and were still hearing gunfire.    

According to Assistant Chief Patricia Cantu with the Houston Police Department, it started as a family party. Witnesses said there was an uninvited guest who was asked to leave and that’s when the gunfire started.   “He left. As he was leaving, he began shooting in the area,” Cantu said. “There was return fire from the residents as well.”   

Cantu said there were multiple scenes officers were investigating, and many of those who were injured were scattered at various spots around the home where the party was happening.

"This scene is ongoing," Cantu said. "It's still very complicated. It was chaotic from the get-go getting here."   Some of the injured were taken by ambulance, while others self-transported.   Police detained several people at the scene for questioning. Cantu said  anyone who was at the party should contact the Houston Police Department at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (5237).

“Homicide will later start pushing out suspect information to get your help to get this person detained and arrested,” Cantu said.  At this point, we don’t have any information about the victims.