Man shot and killed after fight breaks out at Katy house party, deputies say
KATY, Texas - A man was shot and killed early Sunday during a fight at a house party in Katy, prompting a homicide investigation, authorities said.
Katy house party shooting
What we know:
Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fight at a home in the 24600 block of Sandal Springs Drive at 12:15 a.m. While a caller was on the line with 911 dispatchers, gunfire was reported outside the home.
When deputies arrived, they found a man dead from gunshot wounds. According to deputies, he is approximately 45 years old.
Homicide detectives determined that a large get-together party was underway at the location when a massive fight broke out among multiple people. During the fight, one of the participants walked over to a vehicle, retrieved a firearm, and shot the victim multiple times.
Investigators recovered video evidence from the scene confirming that the shooter was actively involved in the initial fight. Detectives believe the suspect specifically targeted the man and did not fire into the crowd at random.
The party consisted mostly of family members, along with several non-family guests. Investigators do not believe the shooter is related to the victim or anyone hosting the gathering.
The identity of the deceased man is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Authorities are working to positively identify the shooter. Officials noted that if an arrest warrant is obtained, the suspect's information will be released to the public.
The Source: Information in this article is from the Harris County Sheriff's Office.