Multiple Shot, One Dead, at Family Barbecue
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 5-4-25 | ~12:50 a.m.
LOCATION: 6010 Cherryhill (House in 2nd scene in video/6060 Long (Jack in the box parking lot, 1st scene in video) UPDATED VIDEO: 3rd video/scene is 5200 Cedarcrest
AREA/CITY: Houston
DETAILS:
- Per HPD via X “HPD Commanders and PIO en route to the 6000 block of Cherry Hill in Southeast Houston, where it is reported multiple people have been shot. Further information will be provided at the scene. “
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Houston Police received multiple calls regarding shootings in the 6000 block of Cherry Hill.
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Officers arrived at the scene within three minutes and reported hearing active gunfire upon arrival.
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Victims were located across various locations surrounding a residence where a family barbecue was being held.
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Officers coordinated a triage area at a nearby Jack in the Box to begin treating and transporting victims.
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Houston Fire Department medics arrived shortly after and began rendering aid.
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A total of 14 individuals were injured. Three were transported from the scene by EMS, while others self-transported to local hospitals.
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One individual was pronounced deceased. Several others remain in critical condition; others are in stable condition.
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Preliminary information indicates the shooting began after an uninvited guest at the barbecue was asked to leave and allegedly opened fire while departing.
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Police said shots were also fired from the residence in response.
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Multiple persons are currently detained for questioning; it is unclear whether the shooter is among them.
- Please see SOT for more info.
HANDLING AGENCIES: HPD
SOT(s): Assistant Chief Cantu
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