Five people are dead after being shot in a home by a suspect armed with AR-15 style rifle, police say.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:31 p.m. local time when officials from the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a potential shooting in Cleveland, Texas — a small town located about 55 miles north of Houston.
The suspect is armed with an AR-15 style rifle and is intoxicated, authorities say. They are looking for a Hispanic male who is approximately 5’8” tall who was last seen wearing blue jeans with a black shirt and work boots and is described as having short black hair.
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Locals in the Cleveland, Texas, area are being told to “stay inside [and] stay clear” of the crime scene until the investigation has concluded.
Police did not disclose the identity, ages or possible relationship to the suspect but did confirm that the shootings all took place in one home and that four of the victims were declared dead at the scene with the other declared dead after being taken to the hospital.
This is an active crime scene and investigation, police said.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Source: ABC News