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17-Year-Old Killed in Houston House Party Shooting

2/18/2026

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  • Mariah Alatorre, a 17-year-old from Houston, was killed at a house party on Valentine’s Day.
  • She was caught in crossfire on Dagg Road and died at HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest.
  • Houston police have not released further details, and no suspects are in custody.
  • Mariah's mother, Yady Alatorre, said, 'I wish she just understood that, you know, a mom knows best'.
  • A news conference is expected later today.