Little Elm, Texas — A teenager was shot during a birthday party held at a short-term rental property in Little Elm late Friday, town police said Saturday, prompting a multi-agency response and an inquiry into whether the property owner violated local ordinances.
Little Elm Police reported they received several calls about gunfire and juveniles running in the neighborhood near White Oak Drive and White Pine Drive around 11:30 p.m. The wounded teen was taken to a hospital and treated for injuries that were described as non-life-threatening.
The rental had been reserved for a juvenile birthday celebration, and police said most attendees were students at Lewisville High School. Officers from the Little Elm Police Department were aided on scene by units from the Frisco Police Department, Oak Point Police Department and the Denton County Sheriff’s Office as the investigation continued Saturday.
Town ordinances, enforcement under review
Little Elm municipal code prohibits parties and events at short-term rental properties, rules the town says are intended to protect residential quality of life. Town officials told police they are examining possible enforcement steps related to the property owners who rented the house for the party.
- Incident time: about 11:30 p.m. Friday.
- Location: neighborhood near White Oak Drive and White Pine Drive, Little Elm.
- Victim: juvenile treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
- Responding agencies: Little Elm PD, Frisco PD, Oak Point PD, Denton County Sheriff’s Office.
Officials ask anyone with information about the shooting to contact Little Elm Police. Police have not released details about suspects or weapons involved as the probe remains active.
| Agency | Role |
|---|---|
| Little Elm Police Department | Lead investigator; received multiple 911 calls |
| Frisco Police Department | Assisted on-scene response |
| Oak Point Police Department | Assisted on-scene response |
| Denton County Sheriff's Office | Assisted on-scene response |
Short-term rental complaints — from loud gatherings to trespassing and illegal parking — have become a recurring concern in fast-growing North Texas neighborhoods. Little Elm’s ordinance barring events at rentals is one of several local controls municipalities use to address those problems. If the town pursues enforcement, actions could range from fines to requirements for owners to change how the property is managed, officials said.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with tips or evidence is urged to contact Little Elm Police to help officials identify those responsible and determine what charges, if any, will be filed.
Alejandro Vega, News Block
