15-year-old boy killed in Horizon City desert party shooting
UPDATE: The victim's family has identified him as 15-year-old Ryan Romero.
In a GoFundMe Romero's sister set up, she described him as "as very kind boy to everyone he met, he was funny and would tease you but smile after, knowing he could make you smile. He never made any enemies, always loved by everyone."
Romero was a Bel Air High School student.
The Ysleta Independent School District released a statement to ABC-7, saying, "It is with deep sadness that we can confirm the passing of Bel Air High School student Ryan Romero, a victim of violence in Horizon this weekend. The Ysleta Independent School District sends its deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers to Ryan's family and to the Bel Air High School community. Beginning tomorrow, we will have counselors available at Bel Air High School for students and staff who may need additional help in dealing with this tragic news."
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- One person is dead and another is injured after shots were fired in a desert area near Batavia St. in Horizon City Sunday morning.
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office says the shooting happened shortly after 1:30 a.m. at a party.
They say there were over 200 people in the desert area when officers arrived.
Police say a young man who was shot died from his injuries after being taken to the hospital. A woman who was shot was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The El Paso County Sheriff's office says the investigation is ongoing.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned on-air and online at KVIA.com for more updates as we get them.
