2 dead, several others injured in shooting at Galveston party

GALVESTON, Texas – A Labor Day weekend party ended with two males lifeless and more than one folks injured in Galveston.

“We went to bed around midnight and woke up at 1 o’clock hearing the gunshots,” mentioned Lisa Smith.

Police mentioned two males died and several others have been injured in the shooting at an Airbnb off Mendocino Drive. The proprietor of the home advised KPRC 2 it was once the primary time he rented it out as an Airbnb.

Lisa and Erica Smith heard the chaos subsequent door.

“There were teenagers running all through the neighborhood, cars peeling out, people running and screaming saying, ‘he’s been shot, save my friend, call for help!” mentioned Erica Smith.

Erica Smith mentioned she noticed a person open hearth.

“He was shooting up in the air. He was shooting about two or three times and he had a pistol with an extended clip on the end of it,” mentioned Erica Smith.

The shooting came about all the way through an altercation at the home party, in step with police. Lisa mentioned dozens of folks have been at the house.

(*2*) mentioned Lisa Smith.

A white truck, grey truck and a white automobile have been observed being towed clear of the scene. Loved ones have been at the crime scene conserving on to each other.

“I just pray for the families. I could never imagine going through that,” mentioned Erica Smith.

Detectives don’t seem to be naming the 2 males that died at this time, however their households had been notified. It is unclear if there was once just one shooter or more than one suspects, however no arrests had been made at this time.

If you’ve any information in this case, you will have to name police at 409-765-3268.