Grandfather shoots stepson during argument in northeast Harris County, police say

Deputies investigate a shooting in the 9500 block of Wyatt Oak Lane on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. Deputies investigate a shooting in the 9500 block of Wyatt Oak Lane on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 6 Caption Close Grandfather shoots stepson during argument in northeast Harris County, police say 1 / 6 Back to Gallery

A family argument turned violent Thursday night when a 62-year-old grandfather shot his 43-year-old stepson inside the elder man’s northeast Harris County home, according to police.

The argument started brewing when the younger man’s 21-year-old son showed up earlier Thursday at the home in the 9500 block of Wyatt Oak Lane, according to Harris County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. John Klafka. The 43-year-old man drove to the home and started arguing with the 62-year-old man about his son being at the grandfather’s house, Klafka said.

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Why the youngest man’s presence sparked the discord is unclear.

During the dispute, the 43-year-old man came after the gun-toting grandfather in a threatening manner, Klafka said. That’s when the 63-year-old pulled a pistol and shot the 43-year-old.

Even after being shot, he continued to charge at the gunman – who opened fire twice more, striking him again. The 43-year-old retreated to his waiting car, which contained his wife and daughter.

He was later found by paramedics and airlifted to Memorial Hermann Hospital in an unknown condition.

It was unclear if the 62-year-old man was charged.

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