Legal
5 dead in shooting at home in Blanchard, Texas
Five people have been killed in a shooting at a home in eastern Texas, according to local officials, but only few details are currently available. It’s unknown if a suspect is at large.
The incident was reported at 10:32 a.m. on Monday when deputies were called for an assault with multiple victims at a home in the 3600 block of FM 3126 in Blanchard.
Blanchard is a community near Lake Livingston in Polk County, about 68 miles (110 kilometers) northeast of Houston.
“Troopers from the Texas Highway Patrol and Deputies arrived on scene discovering multiple victims from apparent gunshot wounds,” the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said. “The scene is extremely fluid making it difficult to release information.”
Five people were confirmed dead, but there was no immediate word on their identities and it’s unclear if a suspect is at large. There was also no word on a possible motive.
-
US News2 days ago
4 more cats test positive for H5N1 bird flu in the U.S.
-
US News1 week ago
Large fire next to Flying Monkey theater in Plymouth, New Hampshire
-
Legal12 hours ago
Boy, 16, shoots 10 people at Sanford, Florida event venue
-
US News5 days ago
2 killed in cargo plane crash near Fairbanks, Alaska
-
US News1 week ago
At least 9 people shot at Memphis block party
-
Legal1 day ago
Texas Amber Alert: Legend Torres abducted in San Marcos
-
World4 days ago
28 pilot whales die after mass stranding on Australian beach
-
Legal5 days ago
Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov arrested for taking bribe