Houston: 2 Separate Shooting Incidents Leave 2 Dead, 6 Others Injured

Two people have died, and six others were injured in two separate shootings in Houston, Texas on Sunday. Authorities responded to the two separate shootings and discovered multiple casualties and injuries.

Houston Shooting: 2 Dead, 3 Injured in Harris County Flea Market

One of the shootings occurred at a crowded flea market in Harris County, north of Houston. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez told KHOU 11 that the shooting in the area near 8720 Airline Drive happened at around 1 p.m.

In a tweet, Gonzalez confirmed that at least two people were dead.

The sheriff's office also confirmed that at least three people were brought to hospitals and were in critical condition.

Authorities did not identify the deceased and the victims, who were in critical condition. However, the five victims were reportedly in their early to mid-twenties and likely knew each other.

Investigators believe that all five victims were involved in an altercation that led to the shooting. Gonzalez said no bystanders were injured. The Harris County Sheriff's Office estimated that there were thousands of people in the flea market when the shooting broke out.

A spokesperson at the sheriff's office said the incident at the flea market was tragic, adding that there were a lot of people around the Airline Drive that only tried to come out and enjoy.

"It's very concerning. We're always concerned with the safety of our citizens. But we'll continue to do our jobs, and we'll continue to protect our citizens," the spokesperson noted.

Authorities said at least two people believed to be involved in the shooting were detained, ABC News reported. According to Gonzales, two pistols were found at the scene.

Officials noted that surveillance footage is available, but they don't have a video that shows the entire story. Witnesses of the shooting were also limited as people scattered when authorities arrived at the scene.

West Houston Shooting: 2 Teenagers Among Victims of Gunfire

At least three other individuals were injured after a shooting in west Houston. According to ABC 13, the shooting occurred at around 1 a.m. near Westheimer Road and Westhollow Drive.

Police found dozens of bullet casings and trails of blood at the scene. Authorities reportedly received another call from a care center just a short time later, and the person reported a car showing up with a 16-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man injured from the shooting.

Reports claimed that the 16-year-old had eight gunshot wounds. Police said both of them were stable.

Authorities also discovered another man in his 20s after they received a call from a gas station. The said man was shot in the leg, but his condition is unknown. Investigators believe there was a gunfight between two parties in the parking lot. Police noted that at least 30 shots were fired.

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Written by: Joshua Summers

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