Mass Shooting Suspect Captured: Fugitive Arrested in Montgomery County After Deadly Attack

CONROE, TX -- A dangerous fugitive responsible for a deadly mass shooting that claimed multiple lives and injured several others is now behind bars, thanks to the swift and coordinated efforts of law enforcement.

On March 8, 2025, members of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Conroe Police Department, serving alongside the U.S. Marshals in the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitive Task Force, successfully apprehended Trea’land Ty’rell Castille, 19, a wanted fugitive facing multiple homicide and assault charges.

Castille was taken into custody after being found hiding at an apartment complex in South Montgomery County. He is currently confined in the Montgomery County Jail, awaiting extradition.

This arrest follows an intensive manhunt after Castille allegedly opened fire during a Mardi Gras celebration in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, killing and wounding numerous victims. He is charged with:

• 2 counts of First-Degree Murder
• 10 counts of Second-Degree Murder
• 5 counts of Aggravated Assault with a Firearm

The brutal attack sent shockwaves through the Louisiana community, leaving devastation in its wake. Castille had been on the run since the shooting, but his attempt to evade justice ended in Montgomery County. Sheriff Doolittle "Criminals who think they can come here to hide or bring violence into our community better think again. This arrest sends a strong and unwavering message—we do not tolerate violent offenders in Montgomery County. If you commit heinous crimes and believe you can escape justice, we will find you. Our law enforcement agencies stand united in the pursuit of law and order, and we will work tirelessly to protect our citizens and bring offenders to justice."