Two Killed & Several Others Injured During Block Party
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 9-14-24 | 2:31 a.m.
LOCATION: 4900 Laura Koppe & Lockwood
AREA/CITY: Houston
DETAILS:
- The Houston Police Department received a call regarding a drive-by shooting at the intersection of Laura Koppe and Lockwood during a block party.
- Witnesses reported a white truck driving by and firing multiple rounds into the crowd.
- At least nine people were injured, either struck by gunfire or injured while fleeing the scene.
- Two black males in their early 20s were confirmed deceased at the scene with multiple gunshot wounds.
- The vehicle seen fleeing the scene was traveling westbound on Laura Koppe toward Highway 59.
- Investigators are gathering evidence, including scanning the location for video surveillance from nearby businesses.
- Witnesses or anyone with information is urged to contact 713-222-TIPS or the HPD Homicide Unit at 713-308-3600.
- Evidence at the scene includes at least two different types of shell casings, indicating multiple firearms were used.
- All individuals hurt in the incident are adults of varying ages and were transported or driven to local hospitals.
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