Investigators say a woman returned fire after her ex-boyfriend shot her current boyfriend at a home in Montgomery County.
WILLIS, Texas — Two men were killed Friday night in a shooting at a Willis home after a woman’s ex-boyfriend allegedly arrived with a firearm and shot her current boyfriend before she returned fire, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were sent to the 5000 block of Pleasure Lake Drive at about 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 after a 911 caller reported an assault involving a firearm. Responding deputies found two adult men with gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
The sheriff’s office said its preliminary investigation indicates the woman’s ex-boyfriend came to the home armed with a gun and shot the man she was currently dating. Investigators said the woman then fired at her ex-boyfriend, striking him. Authorities have not announced evidence suggesting anyone else took part in the shooting.
Major Crimes detectives and crime scene investigators responded to the property and continued working to determine the sequence of events and the circumstances that preceded the gunfire. Authorities have not publicly identified a motive beyond describing the confrontation as involving the woman and the two men.
Sgt. Christopher Evans of the sheriff’s office Major Crimes Unit said investigators initially learned that the two men had become involved in an altercation involving the woman before shots were fired. Officials have not released additional details about what was said or what happened immediately before the shooting.
The woman was not injured, according to information released by investigators. Authorities also said no charges had been filed in the immediate aftermath of the shooting. The sheriff’s office described the incident as isolated to the people involved and said there was no continuing threat to the public.
The identities of the two men had not been released as investigators worked to complete notifications to their relatives. Officials also had not publicly identified the woman. Reports indicated the men were young adults, but the sheriff’s office had not released their names as of the latest available update.
Investigators have not announced whether surveillance video, witness statements or other evidence has established a fuller account of the confrontation. The sheriff’s office said the circumstances surrounding the deaths remain under investigation, leaving several details about the encounter unresolved.
The woman’s use of deadly force will be presented to a grand jury, according to the sheriff’s office. The panel will review the evidence and determine whether an indictment is warranted. No additional charges had been announced, and investigators said more information could be released as the case develops.
Author note: Last updated November 9, 2026.