HUMBLE, Texas – Harris County sheriff’s deputies were called to a reported shooting during a large party early Saturday in northeast Harris County, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.
Deputies responded to the 6600 block of Rubilee Avenue, near Smith Road and Old Humble Road, after the call came in around 2:23 a.m.
Investigators said they believe around 100 people, ranging from teens to early 20s, were at the party when shots were fired. Most ran off before deputies could question them.
Deputies said they three people had been shot at the scene. One man, who was later identified by the sheriff’s office as Daniel Rangel, 20, was pronounced dead. Two other men, both 19, were taken to a hospital and were expected to survive, according to the sheriff.
Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from an altercation and multiple people fired shots.
Crime Scene Investigators and Homicide Detectives are processing the scene and working to determine what led up to the gunfire.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s office homicide unit at (713) 274-9100 or Crime Stoppers at (713) 222-TIPS (8477).