Members of rap group Migos in attendance at private party where deadly shooting took place in downtown Houston, HPD says
HOUSTON – An investigation is underway after three people were shot, one fatally, during a private party at a bowling alley in downtown Houston Tuesday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
Police and emergency officials with the Houston Fire Department responded to reports of a shooting at 810 Billiards & Bowling, located at 1201 San Jacinto, around 2:40 a.m.
Officers said when they arrived at the scene, they located a large crowd and a man with a gunshot wound to the head or neck. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, HPD said.
According to HPD Lt. Salazar, 40 to 50 people were at the location when the shooting took place. Two additional victims were located at nearby hospitals, HPD said.
Police have confirmed that members Quavo and Takeoff of the popular rap group Migos were in attendance at the time of the shooting.
Officers said they will not be releasing the victim’s identity until his family has been notified and his identification is verified by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. Police did confirm the victim is a Black male in his 20′s.
Investigators are working to determine what led up to the shooting.
UPDATE: 2 other victims taken in private vehicles to hospitals.
Media partners: We are not releasing an identity of the deceased victim until his family is notified & ID verified by Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
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