22-year-old shot in face during argument in north Houston

Wednesday, March 25, 2020
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston police say a 22-year-old was shot in the face during an argument with his mom and his mom's boyfriend.

Officers say an argument between the 22-year-old and his mom began over his disruptive behavior. They say the 22-year-old, who has been staying with his mother and her boyfriend on-and-off since July, was talking loudly in the bathroom and his mom tried to quiet him down.
[Ads /]
During the argument, the woman's boyfriend tried to intervene and her son and boyfriend started fighting over a gun. The gun went off, hitting the 22-year-old man in the face.

Police say three children were sleeping in their rooms at the time of the shooting but were not injured.
[Ads /]
No charges have been filed and the 22-year-old was reported to be in stable condition.
Copyright © 2026 KTRK-TV. All Rights Reserved.