Another mass shooting — this time in Texas — has claimed the lives of five people — including an 8-year-old child — after a gunman went on a wild rampage using an AR-15 style rifle, according to police.
The execution-style slayings occurred late Friday night in Cleveland, TX, where the suspect — who apparently was intoxicated on drugs and/or alcohol — opened fire inside a house with at least ten people inside, cops said.
After the smoke cleared, five people — ranging in age from 8 to 40 — were lying dead from their bullet wounds. Police say two female victims draped themselves over two children in a bedroom, saving their lives.
The gunman fled and was still at large of this morning. Police have not disclosed a motive, but said the assailant was armed with the AR-15 style rifle.
San Jacinto County Sheriff deputies responded to the home — which is about 55 miles from Houston — after receiving a harassment call. Cops cordoned off the crime scene and told locals to stay away so they could investigate
During their probe, investigators learned that the alleged gunman — who lived in the area — was known to take target practice in his front yard, where officers found numerous shell casings.
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Police described the suspect as a 5-foot-8 Hispanic man with short black hair. He was last seen dressed in blue jeans, a black shirt and work boots.
The deadly attack is just the latest in a string of mass shootings plaguing the country. So far this year, there have been at least 160 mass shootings across the US that have left nearly 200 people dead.
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