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One man killed, three injured in shooting after softball game in Humble

A shooting following a disturbance between two groups at a softball game in Humble left one man dead and three others injured. The confrontation began during the game and moved to a parking lot, where gunfire erupted around 9 p.m. Sunday.

Where
Humble, Harris County
When
Sunday night, Oct. 20, 2026 (around 9 p.m.)
Sources
Reported by 3 outlets

Counties: Harris

Taxes and money

None stated in sources.

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Who's involved

  • Jarmon Mattixvictim, killed in shooting
  • Destiny Williamsvictim's sister, witness and family member of injured
  • Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzaleslaw enforcement official
  • Harris County Sheriff's Officeinvestigating agency

The facts

  • One man killed and three others injured in shooting at Fall Creek Sports Complex parking lot.1 2 3 Stated by 3 sources
  • Jarmon Mattix, age 30 per source 1 and age 36 per source 3, was pronounced dead at scene.1 3 Stated by 2 sources
  • Three victims taken to nearby hospital in stable condition; two were Mattix's mother and wife.1 3 Stated by 2 sources
  • Shooting followed disturbance between two groups playing softball that moved to parking lot.1 3 Stated by 2 sources
  • Two suspected shooters identified and interviewed; weapons recovered at scene.1 3 Stated by 2 sources
  • Shooting occurred around 9 p.m. Sunday on Wyatt Shores Drive in northeast Harris County.1 3 Stated by 2 sources
  • Children were present at scene, according to witness account.3

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Witnesses A racial slur sparked the shooting.1
  • Destiny Williams (victim's sister) My brother was targeted; the gunman and another man were using racial slurs with her brother.1
  • Witness to FOX 26 Houston Mattix and another man both drew guns after confrontation moved away from field.3

Where the sources disagree

  • Age of Jarmon Mattix 30 years old per [1]; 36 years old per [3]

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

  • One dead, 3 injured in shooting after softball game in Humble

    Click2Houston

  • One person killed, three others injured in shooting after softball game in Humble

    KHOU

  • Father Killed, 3 Injured in Softball Game Shooting in Humble, Texas

    cedarnews.net

Sources

Outlets: 3 not rated Who's covering Texas →

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  1. One dead, 3 injured in shooting after softball game in Humble Click2Houston Not rated, October 19, 2026
  2. One person killed, three others injured in shooting after softball game in Humble KHOU Not rated, October 19, 2026
  3. Father Killed, 3 Injured in Softball Game Shooting in Humble, Texas cedarnews.net Not rated, October 20, 2026

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