@htxnewsfeed: UPDATE: FATAL SHOOTING UNDER INVESTIGATION IN NORTHWEST HARRIS COUNTY Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit are investigating a fatal shooting Tuesday morning in the 15700 block of Misty Hollow Drive. According to Sgt. Sidney Miller with the HCSO Homicide Unit, Precinct 4 Constable’s deputies were dispatched shortly after 8:00 a.m. following a report of a discharged firearm. When deputies arrived, they encountered a homeowner outside the residence who told them he had shot an individual inside his home. The individual was pronounced deceased at the scene. Preliminary information indicates the homeowner, who is in his 80s, reportedly told investigators that the individual was inside his home and stealing his property when he discharged his firearm in an effort to stop the theft. The homeowner was transported to a local hospital for precautionary evaluation. Investigators say he was not physically injured and is expected to be okay. Sgt. Miller said investigators will interview the homeowner and obtain a formal statement once he has been evaluated at the hospital. Homicide investigators are also canvassing the neighborhood for surveillance footage and speaking with potential witnesses to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Once the investigation is complete, the case will be forwarded to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office for review. Prosecutors will determine whether any criminal charges are appropriate. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact: Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit: 713-274-9100 Crime Stoppers: 713-222-TIPS (8477) The identity of the deceased individual has not yet been released. The investigation remains ongoing. Disclaimer: Information is based on preliminary statements from law enforcement. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, and no final determination regarding potential criminal charges has been made. #HTXNews #HoustonNews #HarrisCounty #FatalShooting #HCSO
