Jacinto City, Texas – A tragic incident unfolded at a 21-year-old’s birthday party in Jacinto City, resulting in the shooting deaths of two individuals early Saturday morning. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez of Harris County confirmed the fatalities following a disturbance that occurred around 1 a.m. on Muscatine Street.
The sheriff disclosed that approximately 50 individuals, including a band, were present at the event. Law enforcement from the Jacinto City police department responded to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire. The two victims, identified as Christian Rangel, 30, and Candelario Gonzalez Jr., 22, were rushed to a nearby hospital where they were later pronounced deceased.
According to Gonzalez, it is suspected that the two victims were engaged in a physical altercation with each other, leading to the deadly outcome. As of now, no suspects have been apprehended, and details regarding the identities of the shooter or shooters remain undisclosed.
Questions linger surrounding the relationship of the victims to the birthday party attendees. The sheriff’s office, in collaboration with the Jacinto City Police Department, is actively investigating the shooting to uncover further details and insights into the tragic incident.
Anyone who possesses information pertaining to the shooting is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477. It remains pivotal for the community to come forward with any relevant details that could assist law enforcement in resolving this case efficiently and effectively.