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21-year-old charged after shooting 3 people at after-hours club in north Houston

HOUSTON – A suspect has been charged in the shooting that injured two men and a woman at an after-hours club in north Houston.

Derick Santiago, 21, has since been charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Derick Santiago, 21, has since been charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. (Houston Police Department)

On Saturday, around 4:20 a.m., Houston police responded to a shooting at 8724 Fulton Street and found two men, ages 33 and 31, and a 26-year-old woman shot.

Investigators said there was an argument outside of the club, which escalated into a shooting.

The victims were transported to the hospital in stable condition. They are expected to survive.

The club’s security detained Santiago after the shooting and he was arrested and charged.

Police said they do not know if the three people were the intended victims or if they were bystanders. Authorities are trying to look for surveillance video, and they are hoping to speak to witnesses.


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Cynthia Miranda graduated from UT Austin and is a proud Houstonian. She is passionate about covering breaking news and community stories. Cynthia previously covered elections, the historic 2021 Texas winter storm, and other news in East Texas. In addition to writing, she also loves going to concerts, watching movies, and cooking with her family.

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