HOUSTON – Authorities in southeast Houston are trying to figure out what led up to a deadly mass shooting outside a nightclub late Sunday night.
Details are limited due to the active nature of the investigation, making it unclear exactly how everything unfolded or what the motives were.
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According to Assistant Chief Rodriguez with the Houston Police Department, who shared preliminary details in a press conference, it all started sometime after 11:45 p.m.
A total of 15 people were shot outside the “Bug’s Bar” on Dixie Drive near Mykawa Road and 610, two of whom died.
It’s believed a black sedan drove by and someone inside the vehicle opened fire at the crowd. Half of the people took themselves to the hospital, while others were taken via ambulance.
Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced a 21-year-old woman dead at the scene. Another victim, a 48-year-old man, whose loved ones identified as the club owner, Paul Stevenson, also known as June Bug. He was transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.
The 15 other victims, who included eight young men aged 17 to 52 and seven young women aged 14 to 21, were taken to area hospitals. All are expected to survive.
It’s unclear how many people were involved in the shooting, but the assistant chief believes one of them may be a minor.
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Records show this is not the first deadly shooting at the bar. In March, a 21-year-old was shot and killed after getting into an argument with a group of men.
In April, officers stopped by the club while patrolling the area, but nothing happened. Then, in May, a burglary call was received.
Authorities are still combing through evidence, interviewing witnesses, and looking at surveillance videos. They are also asking for anyone who may have information to come forward by calling Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477.)