Crime & Safety
Willis, TX Shooting Leaves 2 Dead After Ex-Boyfriend Opens Fire
Willis, TX – Two men are dead following a shooting at a Montgomery County home Friday night, Nov. 6, after investigators say a woman's former boyfriend allegedly arrived armed, shot her current boyfri
By Claire Benton · 2026-11-07T18:19:33.728Z
Willis, TX – Two men are dead following a shooting at a Montgomery County home Friday night, Nov. 6, after investigators say a woman's former boyfriend allegedly arrived armed, shot her current boyfriend and was then fatally shot when the woman returned fire.
According to the Montgomery County Sheriff 's Office, deputies responded at approximately 7:30 p.m. to a reported assault involving a firearm in the 5000 block of Pleasure Lake Drive in Willis, north of Houston.
Two Men Found Dead at Scene
When deputies arrived, they discovered two adult men suffering from gunshot wounds.
Both men were pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators say preliminary evidence indicates the woman's ex boyfriend arrived at her residence, displayed a firearm and allegedly shot her current boyfriend.
The woman then reportedly returned fire, striking her former boyfriend.
Both men died from their injuries.
Authorities have not released the identities of those involved, pending notification of their families.
Grand Jury to Review Woman's Actions
Detectives with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Division and crime scene investigators responded to the residence to examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The Sheriff's Office confirmed that the case involving the woman's actions will be presented to a grand jury.
The grand jury will determine whether an indictment is warranted.
Officials have not announced criminal charges against the woman.
No Ongoing Threat to Public
Investigators described the shooting as an isolated incident involving the individuals at the residence.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office emphasized that there is no continuing threat to the public.
The investigation remains active as detectives work to establish the complete sequence of events.
Authorities have not released additional information about the firearms involved or the circumstances leading up to the confrontation.
Further details may become available as investigators complete their review and the case proceeds through the grand jury process.