Police said an argument broke out among guests at a family gathering on Bretshire Drive early Sunday; a suspect was detained at the scene
A shooting occurred during a crawfish boil and family gathering in northeast Houston on June 7, 2026, leaving one man dead and another critically injured. (OnScene, Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)
HOUSTON – Houston police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened during a crawfish boil and family gathering in northeast Houston early Sunday morning.
Officers responded to a shooting call around 1:30 a.m. to the 7700 block of Bretshire Drive. Police said an altercation occurred between a suspect and two adult male victims who were attending the gathering.
According to investigators, the suspect shot both men. One victim was shot in the chest. The second victim was shot in the neck and chest.
Police said a woman drove one of the victims to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition. The other victim was pronounced dead at the scene, behind a vehicle parked in front of the home.
One of the victims is 22 years old, police said. The second victim has not yet been identified.
Investigators said the motive for the argument remains unknown. A suspect was detained.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the HPD Homicide Division at (713) 308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at (713) 222-TIPS, where you can report anonymously.
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