Ex-boyfriend fatally shoots woman's current boyfriend; woman returns fire killing ex, Texas deputies said

Fatal Shooting Ex-boyfriend fatally shoots woman's current boyfriend; woman returns fire killing ex, deputies say By Joe McCoy Monday, November 9, 2026 7:15PM Watch ABC News live news stream and get 24/7 latest, breaking news coverage, and live video. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas -- A woman's boyfriend and ex-boyfriend were found dead after a shooting on Friday night, and the circumstances that led to it are under investigation, authorities in Texas said. Deputies said they responded to the scene in Willis, about 50 miles north of Houston, at 7:30 p.m. after a 911 call reported an assault involving a firearm. According to preliminary information, the woman's ex-boyfriend arrived at her home and shot her current boyfriend. The woman returned fire and shot her ex-boyfriend, deputies said. The sheriff's office said both men are in their early to mid-twenties and died from their injuries at the scene. Multiple neighbors told our sister station KTRK-TV that the woman, who is in her twenties or thirties, was staying at her parents' house. Massie introduces impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth 29 minutes ago Suspected homicide on MSC Seascape cruise ship in Galveston, Texas prompts FBI Houston response, agency says 2 hours ago Man dead, 4 hurt, including 2 firefighters, in Upper Manhattan apartment fire 3 hours ago Authorities said they are withholding the names of the people involved until they notify their families. Deputies said the case involving the woman's actions will be presented to a grand jury, which will determine whether an indictment is warranted. The sheriff's office said the incident involves only the parties involved and poses no threat to the public. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 KTRK-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics FATAL SHOOTING U.S. & WORLD GUN VIOLENCE GUNS Judge expected to set trial date for man accused of murdering Charlie Kirk Suspect in deadly Poland shooting dies in hospital, police say 6 killed, 15 injured in shooting in Polish city of Krakow, police say Young teen boys ID'd as 2 killed in shooting at California state beach Watch Live ON NOW Massie introduces impeachment articles against Hegseth 29 minutes ago 'Suspected homicide' on MSC cruise ship prompts investigation: FBI 2 hours ago Man, 80, dies in fire that tore through cluttered apartment 3 hours ago Governor Mikie Sherrill names her pick for lieutenant governor 13 minutes ago 'I'm In Deep Pain': Mother of jogger murder suspect speaks out Freight train crashes into garbage truck, FedEx truck also crashes Mayor Mamdani announces upgrades to NYC's winter preparedness plan At least 19 runners hospitalized after falling ill during half marathon