INCIDENT WITH SERIOUS INJURIES ON BATAVIA ST UPDATE

Incident with serious injuries UPDATE

During the investigation, it was discovered during the party that there was a verbal argument between two unknown male individuals. One of the male individuals pulled out a handgun and fired several rounds in the direction of others. The deceased, a 15-year-old male, has been positively identified. His name will not be released at this time. No suspect has been positively identified at this time.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division – Major Crimes Unit is investigating the incident. The Sheriff's Office is also asking for tips from anyone who attended the party or with knowledge of the incident.

Incident with serious injuries

On April 16, 2023, at approximately 1:33 am., Horizon Police Department was dispatched to the desert area of Batavia st. in Horizon City, Texas in reference to a party in the desert area where shots were fired. When officers arrived, they encountered over 200 people. The Sheriff’s Office can confirm that one adult female was transported with non-life-threatening injuries. A second juvenile male was transported to a local area hospital where he was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries. El Paso County Sheriff’s Office was requested and has taken over the investigation. The investigation is in its preliminary stages. No further information at this time.