Houston homeowner's son shoots man found in backyard, police say

Published October 10, 2026 8:34 AM CDT

Police said a homeowner's son shot another man after that man was found in the backyard of a Houston home Friday night.

What we know:

Officers responded to the 300 block of Glenburnie Drive around 11:30 p.m. for a shooting call and found the man with two gunshot wounds. The injuries were not believed to be life threatening.

Police said the homeowner heard a noise and saw a van outside the home that they thought was suspicious. The homeowner checked the backyard and found a man who approached the homeowner.

The homeowner's son came outside and fired at the man, according to police. The man was taken to an area hospital.

What we don't know:

Police said there were no outstanding suspects, but investigators are checking the license plate of a vehicle involved in the incident. 

Authorities have not said what led to the shooting.

The Source: Information in this article comes from the Houston Police Department.

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