Houston Law Enforcement Warns Against Celebratory Gunfire This New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve Safety Concerns

• 🚨 Law enforcement in Southeast Texas are issuing a warning about celebratory gunfire as New Year's Eve approaches.
• 🎯 The goal is to make this New Year's Eve a safe one, preventing injuries and fatalities.

Dangers of Celebratory Gunfire

• ⚠️ Over the past two years, 12-year-old girls have been shot by celebratory gunfire, though they survived.
• 💥 Constable Alan Rosen emphasizes that such incidents can lead to fatalities and urges people to be aware of the risks.
• ✈️ Captain Vincent Medina warns that a bullet can travel for miles and its landing point is unpredictable.

Safety Recommendations

• 🛡️ If celebratory gunfire is heard nearby, take cover behind a car to protect yourself from falling bullets.
• 🏠 The safest option is to stay indoors and avoid being on the roads during peak celebration times.
• 🚗 Law enforcement will also be increasing patrols to address drunk driving during the non-refusal period.

Personal Safety Plans

• ✨ Some residents, like De Amber Smith, are opting for kid-friendly fireworks like sparklers and pop rocks.
• ⛪ Others, like Danielle Gibson, plan to attend an early church service and return home before the roads become dangerous.
• 🛏️ Many are planning to be in bed by midnight to avoid the risks associated with the celebrations.