The Jasper County Sheriff's Office says several witnesses and persons of interest are being interviewed as the investigation is ongoing.
According to a press release, law enforcement responded to reports of a disturbance with shots fired early Sunday morning.
Jasper County Sheriff's Office said eight of those victims were taken to Jasper Memorial Hospital, while the ninth victim was transferred to Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in nearby Beaumont. The press release stated there were some 250 people at the party when the shooting took place. There hasn't been a motive established, but the investigation is ongoing, as"several witnessess and persons of interest are being interviewed." Jasper County officials said they are also investigating a second shooting that happened nearby shortly afterwards.
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