Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded around 9:30 p.m. to the complex in the 19400 block of Fall Creek View Drive near Humble, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said in a post on X Monday morning. The dispute began during a softball game and escalated into a shooting in the parking lot, where four people were struck by gunfire.
The victim, identified by Gonzalez as 36-year-old Jarmon Mattix, was pronounced dead at the scene
Community Advisory
Last night, @HCSOTexas deputies responded to a reported shooting at a neighborhood sports complex in the 19400 block of Fall Creek View Drive.
Preliminary information indicates that two groups were participating in a softball game when an argument broke out among participants. The dispute later escalated in the parking lot, where gunfire erupted, striking four individuals.
Tragically, an adult male in his 30s was pronounced deceased at the scene. Three additional victims, two females and one male, sustained gunshot wounds and are expected to survive.
Our Homicide detectives and Crime Scene Investigators responded to the scene and are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident. No charges have been filed at this time.
Based on preliminary information, this appears to be an isolated incident involving individuals at the complex, and detectives do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the surrounding community.
What should have been an evening of recreation and friendly competition ended in senseless violence and heartbreak. Our condolences go out to the family and loved ones of the deceased, and we pray for the full recovery of those injured.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the HCSO Homicide Unit at 713-274-9100 or @CrimeStopHOU at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
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— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) October 19, 2026
Three additional victims, two women and a man, also sustained gunshot wounds but are expected to survive. They were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
“What should have been an evening of recreation and friendly competition ended in senseless violence and heartbreak,” Gonzalez wrote. “Our condolences go out to the family and loved ones of the deceased, and we pray for the full recovery of those injured.”
Detectives have identified those involved in the shooting, but their identities have not been publicly released as of Monday morning. Investigators are conducting follow-up interviews.
The investigation is ongoing and charges have yet to be filed. KHOU 11 reports a weapon was recovered from the scene.
“It’s heartbreaking when an evening of recreation and fellowship ends in tragedy,” Gonzalez wrote. “We have to do better at managing disagreements without resorting to violence. Walking away from a confrontation can save lives.”