OVERNIGHT HOMICIDE 5400 S. STAPLES STREET

On Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 2:37am, officers were dispatched to the 5400 block of S. Staples St. in reference to a shooting with injuries.

Officers arrived and found two deceased gunshot victims, one 20-year-old Hispanic male and one 20-year-old black male. A third victim, a 26-year-old Hispanic male, transported themselves to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Approximately two hours after the shooting, a fourth victim, a 31-year-old Hispanic male, arrived at another local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Detectives with Robbery/Homicide arrived to investigate the incident. They found that a fight began in the parking lot which led to an exchange of gunfire between the subjects.

Detectives do not believe this to be a random act of violence. 

This is an active and ongoing investigation. Detectives are asking if anyone was at the club when this incident happened, and has information or video to share, to contact Detectives at 361-886-2840.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=