The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office said Sunday that seven people were shot late Saturday during an "adult birthday party" in rural Edinburg. According to a news release, deputies were sent at about 11:45 p.m. to the area of Farm-to-Market Road 2812 and Sunflower Road after a 911 call reported a man and a woman with gunshot wounds.
Deputies found that the party was taking place at the location. Additional calls reported shots fired in the area. The release said deputies located seven victims with gunshot wounds and that their injuries were non-life-threatening. Emergency medical personnel took the victims to a local hospital for treatment.
The investigation is ongoing, and the sheriff's office said more information will be released when it is available. Anyone with information can call the sheriff's office at (956) 383-8114. People who want to remain anonymous can call the Crime Stoppers hotline at (956) 668-8477 or submit a tip through the P3 TIPS app.