One person has died and another has been injured after shots were fired at a desert party in Horizon City, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m.
on Sunday, April 16, when officers responded to reports of gunfire at Batavia Street and Horizon.
Approximately 200 people were present at the scene when the authorities arrived.
The deceased victim was a 15-year-old student from Bel Air High School, according to a GoFundMe page set up by the family.
The identity of the injured woman has not been released, but officials have confirmed that her injuries are not life-threatening.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
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