Two 18-year-olds have died and a 20-year-old man has been injured after a family dispute escalated into a shooting in Mesquite, Texas, police said.
Officers were called to the 2200 block of Amber Springs Drive shortly after midnight on Wednesday, October 14, following reports of gunfire. The incident had initially been reported at the 2800 block of Clearwater Drive, but investigators later established that the shooting took place on Amber Springs Drive.
Police found two 18-year-old men suffering from gunshot wounds in the road. Both were taken to Baylor Hospital, where they later died.
A third victim, a 20-year-old man, went separately to a local emergency department with gunshot wounds. His injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
Investigators believe the shooting followed an argument between family members. Police have not released details of the precise relationships involved or what led to the dispute.
No arrests had been announced as of Wednesday morning, and authorities have not identified any suspected gunman.
The Mesquite Police Department said the investigation remained ongoing and that further information would be released as it became available.
