Suspect dead after shooting his ex-boyfriend in 'love triangle gone bad,' Harris Co. Pct. 1 says

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A suspect is dead after deputies say he shot his ex-boyfriend during a confrontation in northwest Harris County Thursday afternoon.

Harris County Precinct 1 deputies responded to the incident just off Highway 249 and Donellan Drive. SkyEye flew over the active scene, where multiple law enforcement officers and crime scene tape surrounded the area.

Authorities described the ordeal as a "love triangle gone bad."

Capt. Steve Wilson with the Harris County Sheriff's Office said it all unfolded when the suspect showed up to his ex-boyfriend's home and started arguing. That's when the suspect took out a gun and shot the ex multiple times.

After being shot, the victim then got into a car and drove to a nearby gas station to call for help. Wilson said he was taken to the hospital and is expected to be OK.

Meanwhile, the victim's new boyfriend came out of the home to see what was happening. That's when the suspect fired several rounds at him as well but did not hit him.

"That person took off running - he was not struck at all and was able to get away," Wilson said. "The suspect then, it appears, turned the gun on himself and took his own life."

Neighbor Andrenette Clifton said she saw the foot chase in front of her home.

"It was a hunting down, definitely, and had he not swerved or did whatever he did to miss a bullet, I don't know. Maybe it was God that told him which way to go 'cause he was still shooting at this guy as he was running," Clifton said.

Clifton jumped in her car, determined to help the man being chased.

"I roll down my window on the first attempt, and I'm like, 'Hey, are you OK? And he's like, 'No, I'm not.' I said, 'I want to help you. I'm going to swing around. Hop on the back of my truck,'" Clifton said.

Authorities wrapped up their investigation around 4 p.m. on Thursday.

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