HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — The wife of a Harris County justice of the peace has been charged with murder after she allegedly shot and killed her nephew-in-law Thursday night, the Harris County Sheriff's Office confirmed to KHOU 11.
The sheriff's office was called to the scene at around 9:20 p.m. This happened on Tesino River Circle, which is near Clay Road and Porter Road in the Katy area.
Mei Huang Wolfe, 48, is accused of shooting and killing her nephew-in-law after a fight broke out. Her bond was set at $100,000. She's due back in court on Monday, April 8.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the man had recently graduated college and had been traveling before coming back to Houston to live with relatives.
"It may have been a situation where the female homeowner felt that he wasn't welcome anymore and a disturbance broke out over that," the sheriff said. "She retrieved a pistol and something happened during the altercation and she fired a shot, striking the nephew."
The sheriff's office also confirmed that Judge Wolfe was at the home when the shooting happened.
The man died at the scene. Gonzalez said the victim was in his early 20s. His name has not been released.
If you have any information about this incident, you're asked to contact the sheriff's office's homicide division at 713-274-9100 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.
Resources for victims of domestic or family violence
Domestic and family violence cases in the Houston area have increased at an alarming rate. Victims often suffer in silence because they feel scared, helpless or ashamed.
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, here are some discreet ways to reach out for help.
The Houston Area Women’s Center has a 24-hour hotline for victims of domestic violence at 713-528-2121 or 1-800-256-0551.
The Family Time Crisis Center can also be reached 24 hours a day at 281-446-2615.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
Crisis Text Line: Text START to 88788.