Crime
Footage Captures Chaotic Southeast Houston Shooting That Left One Dead, 13 Injured
HOUSTON, TX — A mass shooting at a family gathering in Southeast Houston early Sunday morning has left one person dead and 13 others injured, according to the Houston Police Department.
The incident occurred around 12:50 a.m. in the 6000 block of Cherryhill Street.
According to HPD Assistant Chief Patricia Cantu, the violence began after an uninvited guest was asked to leave the party.
As the individual was departing, he allegedly opened fire on the crowd. Several partygoers returned fire, escalating the situation into a widespread and chaotic gunfight.
HPD officers arrived on scene within three minutes of receiving the initial emergency call.
Upon arrival, officers encountered a highly volatile and active scene. Gunfire was still being reported in the surrounding area as police worked quickly to secure the premises.
Victims were found across multiple locations around the party venue.
Emergency medical services transported several of the wounded to nearby hospitals, while others were driven to medical facilities by private vehicles.
Notably, three shooting victims were dropped off at a Jack-in-the-Box restaurant located on Long Street near Loop 610.
In total, 14 individuals sustained gunshot wounds. One person has been confirmed deceased, while several others remain in critical condition undergoing surgery.
The remaining victims are reported to be in stable condition.
Multiple individuals have been detained for questioning, though authorities have not confirmed whether the suspected shooter is among them.
Investigators are currently working multiple connected crime scenes related to the incident.
HPD is urging anyone who attended the party but left before police arrived—or who may have transported victims to hospitals—to come forward.
Witnesses or individuals with information are encouraged to contact the Houston Police Department Homicide Division at (713) 308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at (713) 222-TIPS (8477).
“This is a very active and complex investigation,” Assistant Chief Cantu stated. “We’re doing everything we can to identify all involved parties and ensure those responsible are held accountable.”
Crime
Walls Police Officer Da’Quarius Burton Injured in Deadly Mississippi Crash, Mother Confirms He Is Alive and Safe
DESOTO COUNTY, Mississippi — Walls Police Officer Da’Quarius Burton was injured in a deadly two-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 61 in DeSoto County, Mississippi, but his mother has confirmed that he is alive, safe and recovering following the crash.
Burton, 27, of Memphis, Tennessee, was driving a Dodge Durango involved in the collision shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of U.S. Highway 61 and Church Road in Walls.
The crash claimed the lives of three people traveling in a Honda Accord. The incident also left another passenger injured and involved employees of the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Detention Center.
Following the crash, misinformation circulated online suggesting that Burton had died and that he was a juvenile detention officer.
His mother, Tee Burton, publicly addressed the reports, firmly correcting the information and asking people to stop sharing unverified claims.
She confirmed that her son is alive, safe and okay. She also emphasized that he is not a juvenile detention officer.
In her statement, she expressed disappointment over reports falsely identifying her son as one of the people who died in the collision.
She also acknowledged the families who lost loved ones and urged the public to show compassion toward everyone affected by the tragedy.
Her statement included the following message:
“My son is alive!!! He is safe, and he is okay!!!”
She further asked people to verify information before publishing or reposting details that could cause unnecessary emotional distress to families.
According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, a northbound Dodge Durango traveling on U.S. Highway 61 collided with a westbound Honda Accord traveling on Church Road.
Three occupants of the Honda were pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities identified the victims as:
- Latasha N. Dodson, 37, of Horn Lake, Mississippi, the Honda driver.
- Eddie L. Dodson Jr., 41, of Byhalia, Mississippi.
- Tamenshia R. Ford, 32, of Horn Lake, Mississippi.
Burton and another passenger in the Honda survived the collision but sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital. Their specific medical conditions have not been publicly detailed in the information provided.
The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that two people involved in the crash were employees of its Juvenile Detention Center.
One of those employees was Tamenshia R. Ford, who died in the collision. The second employee was seriously injured.
Sheriff Thomas E. Tuggle II expressed condolences following the death of the employee, describing the person as a respected and beloved member of the department.
“Our fallen officer was a respected and beloved member of our team,” Tuggle said.
The sheriff’s office also recognized the employee’s dedication, compassion and commitment to working with young people entrusted to the facility’s care.
State officials confirmed that the Dodge Durango involved in the collision belonged to the Walls Police Department.
The city’s mayor and police chief also confirmed that a Walls police officer was involved in the crash. Burton’s mother has since clarified that her son is the officer and that he survived.
An SUV displaying Walls Police Department identification was seen being towed from the crash scene Wednesday night.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the fatal collision.
Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash. Authorities have not released additional details about what led to the vehicles colliding.
The crash resulted in three deaths and left multiple people injured. Burton’s family has asked the public to respect the victims and their loved ones while avoiding the spread of false information.
The investigation remains ongoing.