Harris County, TX – A domestic dispute in northwest Harris County turned deadly Wednesday when a 49-year-old man was fatally shot, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to the 13400 block of Ryan Ridge Lane, near Sam Houston Tollway South and Tidwell, where they found the victim, identified as H.B. Lane, deceased at the scene.
According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, homicide detectives identified the suspect as the victim’s stepfather, Lawrence Edward Leonard, born April 1, 1947. Investigators believe the shooting began as a disturbance between family members that escalated, leading Leonard to allegedly fire a weapon, striking Lane.
Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the altercation. Officials have not released further details about potential charges or whether Leonard remains in custody.
The incident marks the latest in a string of domestic-related shootings across the Houston area this fall, prompting renewed calls for family conflict intervention and firearm safety awareness.
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