The Galveston Police Department is investigating a shooting that injuring five people attending the Lone Star Rally.
The Galveston Police Department says five people were injured in a shooting at Saturday night's Lone Star Rally on The Strand.
In our recent report, starting Nov 2 motorcyclists were revving up for the 23rd annual Lone Star Rally this weekend. The four-day event is considered the largest motorcycle rally in Texas.According to officials, 5 people were injured and taken to the hospital to an area trauma center for treatment, after the shooting.
Peddis Ray, 20, of Hitchcock, was identified by police as the alleged shooter. Police found a gun at the scene and arrested Hitchcock. Police say Hitchcock was charged with six counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. According to Galveston Police Chief Douglas Balli, "we believe this incident is related to ongoing gun violence in Galveston County, and nothing has been shown that it was related to the rally.
Balli said, Hitchcock is a member of a local gang, and we believe he was targeting rivals. Police say they do have Hitchcock in custody and will continue investigation. While investigating the shooting, police closed off certain parts of the Stand which stop alot of bikers from getting to their motorcycles. Authorities said people are now able to retrieve their motorcycles and belongings.
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