A 21st birthday party turned deadly when two men in their 20s were fatally shot early Saturday in Jacinto City, Texas, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
The party had about 50 people in attendance and a live band. Police said it was unclear whether the deceased were partygoers or suspects, according to a post from Sheriff Ed Gonzalez on X.
In this screen grab from a video, law enforcement are shown at the scene of a fatal shooting at a birthday party in Jacinto City, Texas, on March 30, 2024.
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Shots were fired during the city and at least two people were struck. The two were then transported to the hospital where they were pronounced dead, Gonzalez said.
Police initially received a report that a third person was shot dead, but they have not been able to confirm that.
The investigation is still underway and officers remain on the scene.
