2 arrested in Cypress, Texas, party shooting that left 2 dead

Two men were arrested Monday in connection with a shooting at a Cypress, Texas, house party that left two dead and 19 injured, police said. The Harris County Sheriff' Office said Willie Young, 21, and Randy Stewart, 18, were taken into custody. Stewart is charged with aggravated assault and Young with deadly conduct. Investigators said the shooting occurred at a late Saturday night at a birthday party. Over 100 people, mostly high school students, were at the scene when the gunfire erupted. Sheriff Adrian Garcia said at least one of the gunshots was celebratory and not directed at anyone in particular. Some in attendance were injured in a rush to escape the gunfire, and others were injured as they pushed against a garage door attempting to escape the home, KHOU-TV, Houston, reported. One of the victims killed was Qu'eric Danariu Richardson, 17, deputies said. A Katy, Texas, Independent School District spokesman said Richardson was a junior at Morton Ranch High School in Katy.