Two people were shot today inside the Rosemont of Lancaster apartment complex in Lancaster, police said, leaving one victim with a hand wound while officers performed life-saving measures on a second. Detectives spent the aftermath canvassing the property and interviewing residents, and police reported no arrests.
What police say
Investigators said the gunfire erupted inside the Rosemont of Lancaster community and that first responders provided emergency aid to both victims, according to CBS News Texas. One person was shot in the hand, while officers at the scene performed life-saving measures on the second victim, the outlet reported.
Lancaster police have not released any suspect description or possible motive in the case and are asking anyone with information to contact the department.
Where it happened
According to the property’s website, the Rosemont of Lancaster is located at 1605 North Houston School Road and includes roughly 280 units. The complex bills itself as garden-style affordable housing minutes south of downtown Dallas and just off I-35.
Residents reported a strong police presence around the complex after the shooting, and neighbors said the response left many people on edge. City officials have not announced any building-wide closures tied to the incident.
Recent violence in Lancaster
Today’s shooting follows a string of violent incidents in Lancaster this spring. In April, a 16-year-old Lancaster High School student was killed near Meadowcreek Park, according to an earlier report by CBS News Texas.
Police have described some past cases as isolated incidents but say they are continuing to investigate patterns and seek witnesses. Detectives are again urging anyone with information about the Rosemont of Lancaster shooting to contact the Lancaster Police Department.
