Houston, January 2, 2026
In Houston, two separate shooting incidents at short-term rental parties resulted in injuries to seven individuals during the early hours of New Year’s Day. Police responded swiftly to both locations, including one incident where five people were injured at a party on Live Oak Street. The community is left in shock as these violent occurrences unfold within popular rental venues across the city.
Houston
Seven individuals sustained injuries in two separate shooting incidents that occurred at short-term rental parties during the early morning hours of New Year’s Day in Houston. Houston police responded to both events.
Details of the Incidents
In one of the incidents, five people were injured during a shooting that took place at a party located on Live Oak Street. Law enforcement officials were dispatched to both locations where the violence unfolded.
Context of the Events
The shootings occurred at parties hosted within short-term rental properties across the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in Houston on New Year’s Day?
Seven individuals sustained injuries in two separate shooting incidents that occurred at short-term rental parties during the early morning hours of New Year’s Day in Houston.
How many people were injured?
At least seven people were shot and injured.
Where did one of the shootings take place?
One of the shootings, which injured five people, happened at a party on Live Oak Street.
What kind of locations were involved in the shootings?
The incidents occurred at two separate short-term rental parties.
Key Features of the Incidents
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Houston |
| Date/Time | Early morning hours of New Year’s Day |
| Number of Incidents | Two separate shooting incidents |
| Number of Injured | Seven individuals |
| Type of Venue | Short-term rental parties |
| Specific Location Mentioned | Live Oak Street (for one incident) |
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