UVALDE, Texas – Two people are in the hospital and four suspects are in custody after a shooting at Uvalde Memorial Park, our sister station KSAT reported.
The shooting happened around 5:30 p.m. around two miles from Robb Elementary School, KSAT said.
Police said that two people were shot – a 22-year-old and a juvenile – and they were both airlifted to a hospital, but their conditions were unknown.
Four people were in custody in connection with the shooting after they went to a Uvalde hospital for medical assistance, according to police.
Authorities have not yet released their names, but previously said that one of the suspects was a juvenile male, according to KSAT.
Police said that the shooting stemmed from a fight and involved gangs.
You can read a full statement from the Texas Department of Public Safety below.
We are working with the Uvalde Police Department and Sheriff’s Office following a suspected gang related shooting at Memorial Park. This information is preliminary, as the situation develops we will work with local law enforcement to provide updates.
— Texas DPS (@TxDPS) September 9, 2022