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Man dead after shooting during Halloween party at Waco apartment complex

Posted at 9:35 AM, Nov 01, 2019
and last updated 2019-11-01 15:50:44-04

WACO, TX — The Waco Police Department said that a 22-year-old man is dead after a shooting at the Grove Apartment complex on Halloween.

Another man was shot, but he has been released from the hospital.

Police said the victims were at a party being held at the apartment complex. Neither victim were actual residents of the apartment.

They said that details are limited, but the individuals were involved in a verbal disturbance that turned deadly when one person started shooting.

The man killed in the shooting has been identified by his family as Dairse Holder

The investigation is ongoing.

In a statement to 25 News, The Grove at Waco management team said thhey are working with law enforcmenet and working to keep residents up to date on the situation.

The Grove at Waco management team has been closely working with law enforcement authorities as they investigate last night’s shooting. At this time, we do not have information to share and encourage media to contact the Waco Police Department with any questions regarding the incident or the investigation.

In the meantime, we are keeping our residents up to date on the situation and working to address any concerns they might have. They have been and continue to be our first priority.