Houston, TX, May 20, 2025 — A deadly shooting unfolded early Tuesday morning when two men allegedly forced their way into a home on the 1800 block of Saddle Rock Drive in Houston, prompting a resident to open fire in self-defense. According to the Houston Police Department, the incident occurred around 12:44 a.m. when a female resident called 911 to report a suspected break-in. The woman’s current boyfriend instructed her to hide as two male suspects attempted to gain entry into the residence. After successfully forcing their way inside, the female’s boyfriend fired at the intruders. Both suspects fled the home—one collapsed near the street with gunshot wounds and was later pronounced deceased by Houston Fire Department paramedics. The other suspect fled in a grey Jeep p.Responding officers spotted a vehicle matching the suspect’s description and attempted a traffic stop. The driver failed to yield, leading officers on a pursuit that ended when the Jeep crashed into a bayou near 2715 Frick Road. The suspect, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was taken into custody, and a firearm was recovered from inside the Jeep.
DC Law Group: Advocates for Victims of Home Invasion Incidents in Houston
In the early hours of May 20, 2025, a harrowing home invasion unfolded on Saddle Rock Drive in northwest Houston. According to the Houston Police Department, a 23-year-old man, identified as the ex-boyfriend of the female resident, and an accomplice attempted to forcibly enter the home around 12:45 a.m. The woman, present with her current boyfriend, called 911 and hid in a closet as the intruders kicked in the front door. In defense, the current boyfriend, aged 28, opened fire, fatally shooting the ex-boyfriend, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The second suspect fled in a silver SUV, leading police on a high-speed chase that reached speeds of up to 100 mph. The pursuit concluded near Frick Road, where the suspect crashed into a bayou and was subsequently apprehended. A firearm was recovered from the vehicle. This case has been referred to a Harris County grand jury for further review. This incident underscores the dangers associated with domestic disputes escalating into violent confrontations. Victims of such traumatic events may face significant emotional and psychological challenges.
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