Texas Mass Shooting: Tragedy Strikes Pearland

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Five people, including two juveniles, were shot at the Cole’s Antique Village & Flea Market in Pearland, Texas, with one child dying from the injuries. The shooting, which took place after an argument between two people, was reported around 5:30 p.m., and the shooter had not been apprehended as of 8:40 p.m. The Pearland Police has requested anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assured the possibility to remain anonymous.

Five People Shot at Houston-Area Flea Market

In Pearland, Texas, five individuals, including one child who has since passed away, became victims of a shooting incident at the Cole’s Antique Village & Flea Market on Sunday.

The shooting was first reported to Pearland PD just after 5:30 p.m., according to Public Information Officer Chad Rogers. He mentioned that the incident seems to have erupted from a disagreement between two individuals, and it is still uncertain whether both parties were armed. The police have yet to determine whether this was a premeditated attack.

The victims, which include two juveniles and three adults, were rushed to nearby hospitals. One of the juvenile victims was reported dead by 9:30 p.m. Sunday.

As of the 8:45 p.m. update from Officer Rogers, no arrests had been made in connection with the incident. The police are seeking public assistance and request anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact them at 281-997-5828, assuring tipsters anonymity.

For further updates on the shooting incident, here’s the video briefing from Officer Rogers.

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