Hereford police arrest 18-year-old after shots fired during large party

A man was arrested early Sunday morning after police responded to reports of shots fired and a...
A man was arrested early Sunday morning after police responded to reports of shots fired and a large fight at a party in Hereford.(Hereford Police Department)
Published: Oct. 25, 2026 at 3:06 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago

HEREFORD, Texas (KFDA) - A man was arrested early Sunday morning after police responded to reports of shots fired and a large fight at a party in Hereford.

According to the Hereford Police Department, officers and Deaf Smith County deputies responded to a home near E. 15th St. and Star St. around 1 a.m. on Oct. 25.

Police say several people fled the residence as officers responded to the scene.

Officers found evidence outside the home, including shell casings.

Police identified 18-year-old Damian Rocha as the person who fired the weapon.

Officers later located Rocha inside the residence and arrested him without incident.

Rocha was booked into the Deaf Smith County Jail on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and tampering with evidence, along with additional charges unrelated to the incident.

Police say no injuries were reported from the fight or gunfire.

Anyone with information or video of the incident is asked to contact the Hereford Police Department at 806-363-7120.

The investigation remains ongoing.