Woman killed, several others injured in shooting at gathering in SW Houston
Woman killed, others injured during shootout at southwest Houston gathering
Police say six people were found with gunshot wounds early Saturday morning on Vandalia Way.
HOUSTON - A woman was killed, and several others were injured in an early morning shooting at a gathering in southwest Houston.
Houston police said a woman was killed, and several others were injured after a shooting broke out after an argument at a large gathering Saturday morning.
What we know:
Houston police said they responded to a shooting call at about 1:45 a.m. Saturday on Vandalia Way, near South Post Oak Road and West Fuqua Street.
Arriving officers found six people with gunshot wounds. One woman, who was later identified as 63-year-old Eleanor Williams, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials said nine other people, seven women and two men, were taken to area hospitals with gunshot wounds.
Bashir said the shooting seemed to stem from an argument between two or more people at a party or gathering at the address. The argument escalated to an exchange of gunfire between those involved, Bashir said.
Police said there are multiple unknown suspects.
What we don't know:
Authorities did not provide any suspect information.
What you can do:
Houston police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact their Homicide Division at 703-308-3600.
The Source: Information in this article comes from Houston Assistant Police Chief Yasar Bashir.