Greengate Drive shooting: Two killed in Spring; shooter claims self-defense

Two killed in Spring shooting; shooter claims self-defense

According to authorities, the shooter claimed the men he shot followed him, blocked his vehicle, and assaulted him Friday night.

SPRING, Texas - Harris County authorities are investigating following a deadly shooting on Greengate Drive in Spring. 

Spring: Authorities investigating deadly shooting 

Officials said the shooting occurred on Greengate Drive near Spring Stuebner Road. 

Authorities said one man was pronounced dead at the scene. A second man, who was also shot, was taken to the hospital where he later died.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez later identified the two men as 57-year-old Timothy Underwood and 59-year-old Keith McDonald.

Photo from the scene (Source: Harris County Constable, Precinct 4)

Jason Brown, of the Harris County Sheriff's Office, said the shooter remained at the scene and was cooperating with the investigation.

Brown said the man claimed he was being followed by the other men, and they blocked him as he was entering a neighborhood.

According to Sheriff Gonzalez, the shooter claimed the men started kicking him and his vehicle before he shot them. 

The two men were not believed to be armed, but Brown said investigators were still working at the scene.

What we don't know:

The shooter has not been identified by authorities.

What's next:

Authorities say charges have not been filed at this time. 

The case remains under investigation, then charges will depend on a review from the Harris County District Attorney's Office or a grand jury.