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A deadly shootout erupted between two groups at a bustling Houston flea market on a busy Sunday, resulting in the loss of two lives and leaving three others injured, Your Content has learned.
The incident unfolded in front of thousands of shoppers who were present at the market.
According to local authorities, the gunfight was sparked by an altercation between the rival groups. Police discovered at least two pistols at the scene, indicating the intensity of the violence that unfolded.
Tragically, one of the victims who succumbed to their injuries was identified as Juan Romero, aged 29, by grieving family members.
This incident of gun violence occurred during a weekend marred by multiple shootings across the country. On the same day, a fatal shooting took place at a church in California, claiming the life of one person.
Just a day earlier, a horrific mass shooting unfolded at a supermarket in Buffalo, resulting in the tragic deaths of ten individuals.
The incident at the Houston flea market serves as a somber reminder of the ongoing issue of gun violence and the devastating impact it has on communities nationwide.
Authorities are actively investigating the incident to determine the circumstances leading to the deadly shootout and apprehend those responsible for this senseless act of violence, according to FOX News.
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