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Investigation underway after 34-year-old man found shot to death in Porter

Authorities investigating incident as a homicide

Police lights at a crime scene.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was investigating a homicide in the Porter community.

Deputies originally received a call on Sunday around 9:25 p.m. about a suicide with a weapon.

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When they arrived at the 23000 block of Holly Ridge, they found Rufino Gutierrez, 34, of Porter with a gunshot wound.

Preliminary investigations conducted by authorities revealed the man’s death was not a suicide, but rather a homicide, the sheriff’s office said.

The case was being handled by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Homicide and Violent Crimes detectives.


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Cynthia Miranda graduated from UT Austin and is a proud Houstonian. She is passionate about covering breaking news and community stories. Cynthia previously covered elections, the historic 2021 Texas winter storm, and other news in East Texas. In addition to writing, she also loves going to concerts, watching movies, and cooking with her family.

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