UPDATE: Heavy Police Presence at the Waterway for Shooting Investigation

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- UPDATE: The investigation into the shooting that took place at The Goose's Acre on February 23, 2025, continued throughout the weekend. Detectives from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Homicide and Violent Crimes Division interviewed over 40 witnesses early Sunday morning to piece together what occurred.

The suspect in this case has been identified as Calvin Rudi Sanders, a 27-year-old male from Houston, Texas.

The motive for the shooting appears to stem from a verbal altercation between Sanders and another male patron at the bar. This verbal exchange escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Sanders pulled out a handgun and fired, hitting his intended target and injuring two others who were nearby. Bystanders subsequently restrained Sanders until law enforcement arrived.

Sanders is currently being held in the Montgomery County Jail, facing three counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. His bond has been set at $300,000.

We encourage anyone with information, video footage, or details about this incident to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at 936-760-5876 or to submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-392-STOP, referencing case #25A054480.

Just after midnight, deputies responded to reports of a shooting at Goose's Acre in The Woodlands.

Upon arrival, Deputies discovered two males, ages 31 and 29, and one female, age 27, who had sustained gunshot wounds. Witnesses on scene quickly provided medical aid, and all three individuals were transported to local hospitals for treatment. The suspect, a 27-year-old-male from Houston, was also transported to a different local hospital for treatment due to injuries he sustained from by-standers who detained him for law enforcement, after the shooting.

The suspect is currently in custody, and there is no ongoing threat to the public. Our detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident to determine what led to this shooting. We understand that situations like this create fear and uncertainty in our community, and we want to reassure the public that we are fully committed to maintaining safety and holding the suspect accountable.

The names of the victims and the suspect are not being released at this time. We will provide updates as appropriate while ensuring that the investigation's integrity remains intact.

We want to extend our thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families as they receive medical care. We appreciate the swift response of our deputies and first responders and the cooperation of the community as we work through this investigation.

We urge anyone with information, video footage, or details about this incident to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office at 936-760-5876 or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-392-STOP.

Heavy Police Presence at the Goose’s Acre Pub on the Waterway in the Woodlands for a Shooting Investigation. 1 suspect is detained. Please avoid the area.