On April 2, 2023, around 12:30 am, the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting call in the 2500 block of Private Road 2410 in Quinlan.
When deputies arrived on the scene, they were informated that the injured shooter had already left the scene. The host of the party told the responding deputies that they were trying to get unwanted guests to disperse from the party when the shooter got angry, displayed a handgun, and began firing into the air.
According to witnesses the shooter was attempting to put the handgun in his pocket when the handgun discharged, shooting themself in the leg, it was also stated that the shooter had threatened guests at the party while displaying the handgun.
The shooter was said to have been taken to the hospital by friends to be treated for injuries.
Hunt County Sheriff’s Investigators processed the scene and there is an ongoing investigation.
“I would like to stress to the public not to share, discuss or advertise information about private parties or events on social media. Sharing this information on social media could result in unwelcomed and unpleasant people showing up at your home or establishment,” said Sheriff Terry Jones.
