Crime & Safety

1 Killed, 4 Injured In Shooting Outside Houston Sports Bar: Police

A fight at Al's Sports Bar in Houston turned deadly when a fight spilled into the parking lot and multiple people pulled out guns.

HOUSTON, TX — One person was killed and multiple others were injured early Saturday morning in a shooting outside a Houston sports bar, according to police.

Police were called to Al's Sports Bar on 16203 Westheimer Road just before 1 a.m. for a report of a fight, Sgt. Dennis Wolfford said at a news conference.

According to police, a fight that started inside the bar had spilled out to the parking lot. At one point, several people pulled out guns and fired multiple shots, authorities said.

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When officers arrived, they discovered four people with injuries, Wolfford said. A fifth person was pronounced dead at the scene.

The four injured victims are all in stable condition, according to Wolfford.

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Police said they believe they've identified everyone who fired shots, according to Wolfford. Meanwhile, authorities are reviewing video footage and interviewing witnesses to determine what happened.

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