SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX Shooting— Authorities are investigating after reports of a shooting at one of the hotels in South Padre Island late Sunday evening.
Details remain limited at this time, but initial reports indicate that police responded to a call of shots fired at a hotel property along the island’s popular tourist strip. Officers arrived on scene and secured the area as emergency medical personnel attended to those involved.
Officials have not yet confirmed the number of victims or whether any arrests have been made. Witnesses in the area reported hearing multiple gunshots before seeing a heavy police presence surrounding the hotel.
South Padre Island Police Department has urged the public to avoid the area while the investigation continues. Additional information is expected to be released once authorities complete their preliminary review of the scene.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more details become available.
