Victims in south Odessa shooting are not pressing charges

ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - As of July 28, 2023, the Odessa Police Department has not made any arrests and has not named any suspects.

Officers determined that the shooting happened near Dwayne Street and Milton Avenue, right next to where youth football practice was happening Thursday night.

The two victims were treated for their injuries at the hospital.

They do not want to press charges for the shooting.

OPD believes an illegal transaction may be what brought the groups together.

According to OPD, almost 40 bullet shell casings were found at the scene and more are expected to have remained in the vehicle.

OPD has not said what kind of gun was used... as that is a part of the ongoing investigation.

Charges against the eventual suspects could include aggravated assault, narcotics and other charges related to the gun used.

OPD sees the parents and children at the park and the neighborhood’s residents as victims of the shooting as well.

Anyone with information about this incident should call Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS.

CBS7 will keep you updated as we learn more.

According to the City of Odessa, the Odessa Police Department is investigating a shooting near Comanche Trail Park, Thursday evening.

Approximately 30 shots were fired in the area of Dwayne and Milton.

When OPD officers arrived at the park, two vehicles were seen leaving the scene. Officers followed the cars to Medical Center Hospital.

Two victims were taken to the hospital, 19-year-old Elgin Minjarez, who suffered one gunshot wound, and a 16-year-old male.

The city says the 16-year-old had non-life-threatening injuries.

The Criminal Investigation Unit and Crime Scene Unit are investigating.

Anyone with information about this incident should call Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS.

No arrests have been made at this time.

CBS7 will keep you updated as we learn more.

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