Crime
11 people shot, 2 fatally, at block party in northeast Houston, Texas
The family of one of the victims identified him as 23-year-old Breon Stuard.
Houston, TX – A joyous block party in northeast Houston turned tragic on September 14, 2024, when a drive-by shooting left two people dead and nine others injured.
The incident occurred on Laura Koppe Road at Lockwood Drive, where a large crowd had gathered for a celebration. A white pickup truck drove by and opened fire on the crowd, resulting in the deaths of two Black males in their 20s.
The family of one of the victims identified him as 23-year-old Breon Stuard. Police reported that the other victim was a man in his early 20s.
Nine other individuals were injured, either from gunshot wounds or while trying to escape the chaos. Investigators discovered evidence of multiple weapons used in the attack, as two different types of shell casings were found at the scene.
The truck involved in the shooting was last seen heading west on Laura Koppe Road towards I-59. Authorities are actively working to obtain surveillance footage from nearby businesses and homes to identify the suspects.
The Houston Police Department is urging the public to come forward with any information regarding the shooting. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact HPD’s homicide division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.
The community is reeling from the senseless violence that claimed two young lives and affected so many others. The search for justice continues as authorities work to apprehend those responsible for this horrific crime.
