Three hurt in Converse apartment shooting, two suspects still missing
Police in Converse are searching for two individuals believed to have fired shots near a local church on Monday evening.
By Adriana Abebe ·
Residents near the Waterford Apartments in Converse faced a violent night on Monday. Three people sustained gunshot wounds and were transported to a hospital. The incident occurred in the 9200 block of FM 78, which sits next to St. Monica Catholic Church.
Converse police officers arrived at the scene around 8 p.m. after receiving a 911 call. George Shaw, a lieutenant with the Converse Police Department, stated that officers initially found a man and a woman in their 20s with gunshot wounds. Later that evening, police confirmed that a third man had also been shot. Hospital staff did not immediately release details on the condition of the three victims.
Shaw said the department is actively looking for two suspects. Law enforcement believes these two individuals fired the shots that injured the victims. The suspects remain at large as of Monday night. The search is focused on the area surrounding the apartment complex where the shooting took place.
The Waterford Apartments are a well-known residential area in Converse. The location is adjacent to a Catholic church, placing the incident in a neighborhood with established community ties. Police have not yet released a description of the two suspects or the specific circumstances that led to the confrontation.
Converse police will continue their investigation into the Monday evening shooting. Officers are working to identify the two individuals they believe are responsible for the gunfire. The department has not announced when a formal press conference or further update will occur regarding the case.
