The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office said Monday that nine people were victims of a shooting late Saturday in rural Edinburg. The office said five of them have been released from the hospital. According to a news release, no one has life-threatening injuries.
On Sunday, authorities said seven people were shot during an "adult birthday party" at about 11:45 p.m. Saturday. Deputies responded to the area of Farm-to-Market Road 2812 and Sunflower Road after a 911 call reporting a man and a woman with gunshot wounds. Deputies determined a party was taking place at the location, and additional calls reported shots fired in the area.
The sheriff's office said the investigation is ongoing and that more information will be released when it is available. Witnesses with information are asked to call the sheriff's office at (956) 383-8114. Anonymous tips can be made to the Crime Stoppers hotline at (956) 668-8477 or through the P3 TIPS app.