A shooting at an off-campus party in Commerce left multiple people injured in the early hours of Saturday morning, prompting a swift law enforcement response and a statement from nearby East Texas A&M University.
Commerce Police Department received a call reporting the shooting at approximately 3:26 AM. Officers responded to a party location in the northeastern section of the city, an area confirmed to be unaffiliated with the East Texas A&M campus.
Multiple victims sustained gunshot wounds and were transported for medical attention. Authorities have not disclosed the severity of the injuries or the identities of those involved, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.
Police confirmed the situation has been contained and no longer poses an active threat to the surrounding community. Investigators are working to determine the circumstances that led to the gunfire and the roles of those connected to the incident.
The East Texas A&M University Police Department is assisting Commerce Police with the investigation despite the shooting occurring off university property. The Texas Rangers have also been called in to support the probe.
East Texas A&M University issued a statement expressing concern for those affected. University officials emphasized that the shooting took place off campus at a location with no ties to the institution and confirmed that the Commerce Police Department is leading the investigation. The university also noted that its Counseling Center is available around the clock to provide crisis support for students impacted by the news.