RICHMOND, Texas – Four adults and a child are dead after a shooting in Fort Bend County authorities said appears to be a case of domestic violence.
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said it happened in the 17000 block of Cory Cornel Lane.
Authorities were called at approximately 6:54 a.m. Saturday.
Deputies and investigators arrived at the scene and determined it appears to be a case of domestic violence.
Security camera video from a neighbor’s home shows Fort Bend County Sheriff’s deputies arriving alongside fire trucks and ambulances.
The sheriff’s office said four adults and one child died. They said there is no threat to the public and no other people were injured. They also said the shooter is among the dead.
The sheriff’s office confirmed Saturday night that one other adult and two other children survived the incident unharmed.
Neighbors say the people that live here are quiet and keep to themselves.
“I’m going to assume it was a family,” said Harold Williams, who lives two doors down. “A few ladies and a couple of kids lived there. They were real quiet. Kept to themselves.”
Williams left for work early in the morning, but didn’t notice anything out of place.
“It was a normal three o’clock this morning,” he said. “No cars on the street. No people. Just nice and quiet like it normally is here.”
It’s not until their son left that they realized something was going on next door. However, they didn’t know just how serious the situation was.
“He woke me up and said, look, mom, look. Outside is the yellow tape and the police cars, and something happened,” Ana Williams said.
“I know that’s just horrible to think that somebody could do that to a child,” Harold added. “Family members, you know, makes no sense. Senseless.”
The case remains an ongoing investigation.
Do you know someone in need of help? KPRC 2 released the following features in “Breaking Free.”
Help is also available immediately if you need it through the following numbers:
- Houston Area Women’s Center: (713) 528-2121
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799−7233
- If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
