A southwest Houston man is facing felony charges after prosecutors say he opened fire on a car carrying a woman, her partner and three young children near the West Loop and Westheimer Road. The three juveniles, ages 8, 3 and about 8 months, were inside the vehicle and were not injured, according to police. The suspect, identified in court papers as Phillip Tervor Kemp, has been charged with aggravated assault and a mass-shooting offense.
Charges and filings
According to filings with the Harris County District Clerk, a felony charging instrument against Phillip Tervor Kemp was processed May 7 listing the offense as "AGGRAVATED ASSAULT MASS SHOOTING." The clerk's online index shows the case has been routed to district court for prosecution.
Courtroom account and victim reaction
As reported by ABC13, prosecutors say Kemp left a threatening note for a former girlfriend, then showed up Wednesday afternoon and fired into the car near the West Loop and Westheimer Road. In court, a judge summarized the allegations, stating, "They tried to evade in a motor vehicle from you," and noting the children's ages.
The woman, who was granted a lifetime protective order against Kemp in 2019, told ABC13 that she had reported a threatening text in 2025 and feared earlier warnings were ignored, saying, "I'm hoping it's not just a slap on the wrist."
Resources and what to watch next
Police say the shooting remains under investigation and no one was injured. Anyone with information should contact the Houston Police Department. Victims seeking help can call the Houston Area Women's Center at 713-528-2121 or AVDA at 713-224-9911.
