Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Investigates Accidental Shooting in Magnolia

MAGNOLIA, TX -- On Thursday, September 8, 2022, at about 7:15 PM, Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to a Welfare Check at a residence in the 22000 block of Linden Lane in Magnolia, Texas. Deputies were informed a male sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and was able to contact emergency services to report the incident. Law enforcement arrived, in addition to emergency personnel, who transported the male to a local hospital in stable condition.

Further investigation has revealed the male was an off-duty Harris County Sheriff’s Office Deputy who accidentally shot himself while in his home.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation.