Crime
Active Shooter Reported in Kings Colony Near New Caney as Law Enforcement Responds to Multiple Victims
NEW CANEY, Texas — Law enforcement agencies are actively responding to reports of a shooting involving multiple victims in the Kings Colony neighborhood near Roman Forest, according to early emergency reports.
Authorities said the incident unfolded in the Nottingham Road area of Kings Colony, located in East Montgomery County near the New Caney area north of Houston.
Preliminary information indicates that multiple individuals have reportedly been shot. Officials have not yet confirmed the exact number of victims or released information regarding their conditions.
Multiple law enforcement units remain on scene as officers work to secure the area and bring the situation under control. Residents in the immediate neighborhood are being urged to follow all instructions from responding officers.
Authorities are also asking the public to avoid the Kings Colony and Nottingham Road area while the active investigation continues.
Officials warned anyone outside the neighborhood to stay away from the scene to allow emergency crews and investigators access to the area. Residents already inside the neighborhood have been advised to remain alert and comply with commands from law enforcement personnel.
At this time, no suspect information or motive has been publicly released.
The investigation remains active and developing.
Crime
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina — A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the children’s well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agency’s initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.