Willis, TX – Authorities in Willis are investigating an alleged homicide after a man was found dead with apparent gunshot wounds inside a residence early Friday morning.
According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a welfare check at a home in the 500 block of East Marlin Street in Willis at approximately 4:20 a.m. on August 2, 2025. The call was made in coordination with officers from the Willis Police Department.
Upon arrival, first responders allegedly located a deceased male inside the residence. The victim has been identified as 64-year-old Anthony Scott. Investigators say the initial evidence points to apparent gunshot wounds, though the official cause of death will be determined by the Montgomery County Medical Examiner’s Office.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, detectives with the Major Crimes Unit, Crime Scene Investigators, the Willis Police Department, and the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this alleged homicide. Officials say the investigation remains ongoing and that no further details are available at this time.
Authorities urge anyone with information related to the case to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office as the investigation continues.
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