On Friday, five people were tragically killed in a shooting at a home in Cleveland, Texas, after they asked a neighbor to stop firing his rifle outside (CNN). Among the deceased was an 8-year-old boy (ABC News). The suspect, who was armed with an AR-15 style rifle, is reportedly still on the loose (ABC News). The San Jacinto County Sheriff’s office identified the suspect as a Mexican man (Reuters).
The incident began when a family complained about their neighbor shooting his rifle nearby (AP News). Neighbors from the adjacent house went to confront the man, who then proceeded to use his rifle to fatally shoot five people, including the 8-year-old child (CBS News). The suspect fled the scene and authorities are currently conducting a manhunt to bring him to justice (New York Post).
The shocking event has left the community shaken and on edge, as the armed suspect remains at large (NBC News). Law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to apprehend the gunman and ensure public safety.
