MCSO Investigating Splendora Fatal Shooting

SPLENDORA, TX -- On May 21, 2026, at about 5:00 p.m., deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office East Command Patrol, along with officers from the Splendora Police Department and Texas DPS responded to an assault with a firearm call in the 15800 block of East Relza Drive in Splendora.

Upon arrival, deputies located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Life-saving measures were immediately administered; however, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The deceased has been identified as 41-year-old William Warhol III of Splendora.
The suspect, identified as 42-year-old Eric Ross Fergeson, was taken into custody and is currently being held in the Montgomery County Jail, where he is charged with Murder.

Preliminary investigations indicate the victim and suspect were known to one another and had mutual friends, family members, and acquaintances. Investigators believe an unrelated vehicle accident earlier in the day led to escalating tensions between the two individuals. The encounter began as a verbal altercation and ultimately turned violent.

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators responded to the scene and are continuing their investigation.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Warhol family at this difficult time