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Houston Police Break Up 'Teenager Takeover' at Discovery Green After Gunfire, Two Detained

More than 100 police units mobilized to contain the crowds, protect the nearby FIFA Fan Fest, with investigators opening a probe into the shootings.

Overview

  • A large gathering at Discovery Green drew an estimated 500 to 600 juveniles Saturday night and prompted officers to begin dispersal of the crowd.
  • While police were breaking up the assembly, multiple shots were fired from a crowd across the street and a second round followed about 10 to 15 minutes later.
  • The Houston Police Department requested rapid mobilization patrols and deployed more than 100 units citywide to secure the area and clear the scene.
  • Officers detained a juvenile male and an adult male at the location where shots originated; both were found in possession of firearms and face further inquiry.
  • No injuries were reported and police said their containment prevented spillover into the adjacent FIFA Fan Fest, and the department’s investigative division continues to develop the case.