HOUSTON — In a tragic incident over the weekend, two teenagers lost their lives and four others were injured, including a 13-year-old girl, due to a shooting at an unauthorized club in Houston, according to police reports. The event took place late Saturday night, drawing a large crowd to a venue deemed a makeshift club.

Upon arrival, officers encountered a chaotic scene with many people fleeing the area. Assistant Chief Luis Menendez-Sierra described the situation as “very hectic” during a news briefing. The shooting incident has left authorities seeking information, as no suspects have been identified so far. Witnesses mentioned seeing an individual dressed entirely in black, including a hooded sweatshirt and a mask, firing a gun into the crowd.

The police confirmed that a 16-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries at the scene, while a 14-year-old girl sadly passed away shortly after being transported to the hospital. The identities of both victims are pending confirmation from the medical examiner’s office. Four females who sustained injuries were taken to the hospital; the 13-year-old girl remains in critical condition, while an 18-year-old is serious, and two others—a 17-year-old and a 19-year-old—are reported to be stable.

Menendez-Sierra pointed out that the majority of attendees at the gathering were juveniles, who had convened in a vacant business space. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez emphasized the dangers associated with makeshift gatherings, stating that such unsanctioned pop-up parties can escalate quickly into disorder and violence. He urged teenagers to steer clear of these types of events to ensure their safety.

In an update regarding the victims, authorities clarified that the age of the female who was killed was 14, not 16, as was previously reported.