TOMBALL, Texas – An argument between two men ended in a deadly shooting in Tomball Wednesday, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.
Deputies with Precinct 4 were called to the 24700 block of Oconee Drive for reports of a shooting. According to HCSO, a man told authorities he had just shot his friend in the stomach.
Sgt. Ben Beall said the victim’s wife went out drinking with the suspect and the suspect’s wife. When the couple dropped the victim’s wife off, an altercation ensued between the victim and the suspect.
The suspect allegedly went to his home, dropped off his wife, and went back to the victim’s home. The altercation continued and he shot the victim once in the torso, Beall said.
Deputies said the suspect is in custody and is expected to be charged with murder.
Update 1: the deceased victim is described as a white male early 40’s. A male, also in his 40’s, is detained. Investigation is underway. https://t.co/HBA0viy1JI
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) June 15, 2022