Montgomery County deputies and other law-enforcement agencies responded Saturday, May 23, to reports of an active shooter in the Kings Colony neighborhood near New Caney. Authorities said multiple people had been shot and urged anyone outside the neighborhood to stay away from the area, while those already inside were told to follow officers' commands. At the time of the initial reports, officials had not released details about how many people were injured or their conditions.
According to KHOU, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said the incident was reported in the Nottingham Road area of Kings Colony, with deputies and other agencies dispatched to the scene. The outlet reported that people outside the neighborhood were being asked not to enter, and that residents inside were urged to comply with all instructions from law enforcement on site.
What Officials Are Telling Residents
Officials have told the public to avoid entering the neighborhood and have asked those already inside to follow law-enforcement commands, as reported by KHOU. Deputies at the scene were joined by additional agencies working to secure the area and provide aid where needed.
How To Get Official Updates
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office advises residents with urgent information to call 911. Those with non-emergency concerns can contact the sheriff's office directly. The agency lists its main line at (936) 760‑5800 and its non‑emergency dispatch at (936) 538‑5900.
What Remains Unclear
Authorities have not released any suspect description, a potential motive, or complete information on the victims' conditions, and investigators say the scene remains under active investigation. Hoodline will monitor official channels and update this story as soon as more details are released.
