Crime & Safety
Montgomery County, TX Shooting Oct. 25: Driver Killed on SH 99
Montgomery County, TX – A 49 year old man was fatally shot following a traffic related confrontation on State Highway 99 Sunday morning, October 25, 2026, prompting a homicide investigation and a sear
By Miles Carter · 2026-10-25T15:17:12.093Z
Montgomery County, TX – A 49 year old man was fatally shot following a traffic related confrontation on State Highway 99 Sunday morning, October 25, 2026, prompting a homicide investigation and a search for a suspect who fled in a red passenger car.
The deadly shooting occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of SH 99 near Riley Fuzzel Road, northeast of Houston.
According to the Montgomery County Sheriff 's Office, witnesses reported that an occupant exited a vehicle following a traffic incident and approached the victim, who had also stepped out of his vehicle.
The suspect allegedly shot the victim with a handgun before returning to a vehicle and fleeing the scene.
Victim Identified as 49 Year Old Man Montgomery County sheriff's deputies responded to the shooting and immediately began lifesaving measures.
Despite those efforts, the victim, identified as Pablo Miguel Angel, 49 , was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have not disclosed what caused the initial traffic incident or whether the victim and suspect knew each other.
Investigators Search for Suspect in Red Car Witnesses described the suspect vehicle as a red passenger car. Its make, model and year remain unknown.
The suspected shooter was described as an adult wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt over a white undershirt.
No additional identifying information has been released.
Major Crimes detectives and crime scene investigators responded to the location as authorities began collecting evidence.
The investigation remains ongoing, and no arrest was announced in the sheriff's office's initial statement.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Division at 936 760 5876.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Multi County Crime Stoppers at 1 800 392 7867 or through multicountycrimestoppers.org.
Callers should reference case number 26A365480 .
Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to a felony arrest.