Man Shot Multiple Times by Homeowner and Off-Duty Officer After Refusing to Leave Magnolia Residence, Authorities Investigate

MAGNOLIA, TX -- On February 24, 2025, at approximately 11:20 p.m., deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a shooting at a residence in the 15000 block of Knotty Oaks in Magnolia. Upon their arrival, deputies discovered that a male had been shot multiple times by the homeowner.

Investigations revealed that an unknown male had appeared at the residence and refused to leave. Feeling threatened, the homeowner contacted her father and a neighbor for help. The neighbor, an off-duty officer with the Houston Police Department, along with the homeowner’s father, a retired HPD officer, ultimately shot the suspect due to the ongoing threats.

Deputies and the homeowners provided life-saving measures, and the suspect was subsequently transported to a local hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment.

Detectives from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Homicide and Violent Crimes Unit, along with Crime Scene Investigators, the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, and representatives from the Houston Police Department responded to the scene and are conducting an investigation.

No further information is available for release at this time.