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Council members press for transparency as investigation continues into shooting at community center
Summary
Council members asked for additional public information, within the limits of an active investigation, after a shooting at a community center event; the police chief said the investigation is ongoing and that there is not yet material to release publicly.
Several council members raised public concerns about a shooting that occurred at a community center event and asked for transparency as the police continue an active investigation.
Councilman Lavaca said residents want to know whether the incident was gang‑related, whether firearms were illegally obtained and whether suspects are local; he asked for more timely public information when it becomes available. The city27s police chief told the council the investigation is ongoing and that officials are "trying to figure out everything that happened." The chief declined to provide additional details pending investigative work.
Why it matters: the incident occurred at a teen birthday party at the community center and prompted questions from elected officials about public safety, disclosure and community reassurance.
Discussion and response: Council members thanked police, fire and emergency medical staff for their response. The council requested that the police department release information to the public as soon as law enforcement is able and appropriate under investigative requirements.
Outcome: No new facts were released at the meeting; the chief said investigators have not yet developed conclusive findings to present publicly and that the department will provide updates as allowed by the investigation.
