HOUSTON – A man was arrested for allegedly firing a shot to break up a fight at his family member’s home. Harris County authorities are now looking for more information on what happened.
Harris County investigation: Fight, shooting at Halloween party
What we know:
According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, a shooting call was reported sometime Friday night in the 9700 block of Wind Flower Lane.
Allegedly, 27-year-old Raul Plascencia Jr. was called by a family member who was hosting a Halloween party. The host allegedly said some “disruptive” partygoers were refusing to leave.Â
Plascencia came and told the guests to leave, but he reportedly saw two guests with guns.
A fight broke out and a group of males struck Plascencia’s relatives, according to the sheriff. Plascencia allegedly fired a gun in the air, then the group of males fled the scene while shooting into the crowd.
One person was reportedly shot. Sheriff Gonzalez says that person was taken to a hospital and expected to recover.
Plascencia was later arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct — Discharge of Firearm. Records show he has been released on a $100 bond.
According to court documents, Plascencia was charged because he “unlawfully, intentionally and knowingly [discharged] a firearm in a public place other than a public road or a sports shooting range, as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code.”
What we don’t know:
Other than Plascencia, no one involved has been identified.
There is no information on any other suspects.
What you can do:
Anyone with more information about this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
The Source: Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and court records from the Harris County District Clerk’s Office.