SEVEN WOUNDED IN SHOOTING NEAR PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
Seven people were injured after a shooting Sunday night sparked by an argument at a homecoming event near Prairie View A&M University.
According to a press release this (Monday) morning from the Waller County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting occurred just after 10 p.m. in the 35000 block of Cameron Road, near FM 362.
Deputies at the scene learned that four adult women, two adult men and a male juvenile were shot while attending a trail ride pasture party. The sheriff's office says the event was being held in conjunction with a Prairie View A&M homecoming party, but the university states it was not an official campus event and was not affiliated with Prairie View A&M.
All victims suffered gunshot wounds to their lower extremities, but none of the injuries are expected to be life-threatening.
Investigators say a verbal dispute between several people preceded the shots fired. Over 1,000 people are believed to have attended the event.
Security was provided by Waller County Precinct 3 Constables and a private security agency. On Sunday, the sheriff’s office stated that the mass gathering was approved by the county judge, and the party promoter agreed to follow the judge’s instructions. However, the sheriff’s office said in this morning’s release that “None of the security protocols that were established by the permitting body and agreed to by the promoter were found to be followed at the time of the incident.”
Investigation is ongoing. The sheriff’s office has not identified any suspects or announced any arrests.
Prairie View A&M released a statement this morning regarding the incident:
PVAMU is both saddened and troubled by the senseless act of violence that occurred in Waller County last night. Although this was not an official PVAMU homecoming event and was unaffiliated with the University, our campus community is deeply concerned for those injured and all affected by this incident. The Waller County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation.