PEARLAND, Texas – A gunman is on the run after a shooting at a flea market killed a juvenile and left four others hospitalized, according to the Pearland Police Department.
The incident occurred just after 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Cole’s Flea Market, located in the 100 block of N. Main Street in Pearland, KSAT’s sister station KPRC reports. Pearland is just over three hours away from San Antonio.
Pearland police said the shooting stemmed from a disturbance involving two people. It’s unknown if both of them were armed.
Five people -- three adults and two juveniles -- were shot and hospitalized, police said. One of the juveniles has since died from their injuries, according to KPRC.
The other victims’ conditions are unknown.
Police said the shooting was not a targeted attack on the flea market.
“This is extremely tragic,” said Public Information Officer with Pearland Police Chad Rogers. “... This has not happened here in Pearland.”
On Sunday, 11/12 at 5:34 P.M., Pearland PD dispatched to Cole’s Flea Market at 1014 North Main, in reference to shots fired. Five victims were discovered and transported to nearby hospitals. Suspect is still at large. Active investigation, please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/ILT6AaWoET
— Pearland Police (@PearlandPD) November 13, 2023
Police are still searching for the suspect(s), but no further details have been released.
As of 7:52 p.m., officers temporarily shut down Highway 35, from Knapp Road to Beltway 8, due to the ongoing investigation.
The public is urged to stay away from the area until further notice.
⚠️TRAFFIC ALERT⚠️ 7:52 pm. Highway 35 is shut down from Knapp road to Beltway 8 while the investigation at Cole's Flea Market is being conducted. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/fxzsY8bPqV
— Pearland Police (@PearlandPD) November 13, 2023
Pearland police are urging anyone who has more information on the incident or the suspect(s) involved to call their tip line at 281-997-5828. Tips can be made anonymously.
We’ll bring more updates as they become available.