Historical eventAugust 82015

2015 Harris County shooting

Eight people are killed in a shooting in Harris County, Texas.

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When
Saturday, August 8 201511 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2010s
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Dates: From 2015.

What happened

Eight people are killed in a shooting in Harris County, Texas.

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August 8 2015 — 11 years ago, on a Saturday.

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