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Galveston police investigate early morning shooting at apartment complex

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GALVESTON – The Galveston Police Department is investigating a shooting early Friday at an apartment complex that left two apartments and four vehicles damaged by gunfire, the department said.

According to police, officers responded at about 2:13 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, to reports of gunfire at Sandpiper Cove Apartments in the 3900 block of Avenue G.

Officers recovered multiple spent shell casings from two separate locations within the complex, police said. Investigators determined two apartments had been struck multiple times by gunfire. A resident was inside one of the apartments at the time but was not injured, according to the department.

Officers also found four vehicles in the parking lot that had been struck by gunfire, police said.

Investigators are working to identify those involved and determine the circumstances of the shooting. Police said they are also investigating whether it is connected to any previous shooting incidents at the complex.

No suspects have been identified, and the investigation remains active, the department said.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Galveston Police Department at 409-797-3702 or submit an anonymous tip to Galveston Crime Stoppers at 409-763-TIPS (8477).

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