Lamar CISD instructor shot, killed in 'incident involving her husband,' officials say

An instructional coach with Lamar CISD has died after a shooting inside a Rosenberg home, according to officials.

Information from neighbors

What they're saying:

The shooting was reported at a home at the intersection of Fort Hill Lane and Rocky Knoll Lane.

Neighbors at the scene tell FOX 26 that they heard gunshots from the home at about 12:30 p.m.

‘Devastating incident involving two of our own’

What we know:

When asked about the shooting, the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office sent FOX 26 a letter from the Lamar CISD superintendent.

According to the letter, Iona Pollard, an instructional at George Junior High School, was killed in "an incident involving her husband, David."

According to the district's website, David Pollard is a School Safety Coordinator with Lamar CISD.

The district says Iona leaves behind two children, who are also a part of the district.

"The loss of their mother and the circumstances of this tragedy are incredibly heartbreaking. We extend our deepest condolences to the Pollard children, their families, friends, and all who knew Iona, particularly her colleagues and students at George Junior High," wrote Superintendent Dr. Roosevelt Nivens.

What they're saying:

Lamar CISD gave this full statement below:

Dear Lamar CISD Community, 

It is with profound sadness that I share with you a tragic loss that has deeply affected our district family. We have learned of the devastating incident involving two of our own, Iona and David Pollard. Iona Pollard, a cherished instructional coach at George Junior High School, was tragically killed in an incident involving her husband, David. This terrible event occurred outside of school grounds and is under investigation by local authorities. 

Our thoughts are with Iona’s two children, who are also part of our Lamar CISD family. The loss of their mother and the circumstances of this tragedy are incredibly heartbreaking. We extend our deepest condolences to the Pollard children, their families, friends, and all who knew Iona, particularly her colleagues and students at George Junior High. 

As a community, we must pull together to support one another in this time of grief. Counseling and support services are available for any student, staff member, or family needing assistance. Staff members may also contact EAP at 1-800-475-3327. We understand the emotional weight this places on our community and are here to provide care and support. 

Please join me in keeping the Pollard family in your thoughts during this extremely challenging time. Let us give them the privacy and respect they need to navigate this tragedy and remind ourselves of the strength and compassion that define our community. 

Thank you for your sensitivity and support. 

Dr. Roosevelt Nivens 

Superintendent, Lamar CISD 

Neighbors devastated

What they're saying:

Alex Preister says he was shocked to see what was happening outside his front door Sunday afternoon. 

"So around 12:30, I was taking my daughter to burn some energy off, you know, getting ready for the Super Bowl and then police crews were barring down the street, and they went to my neighbor's house, and they approached the house and I saw them apprehend him, and he went peacefully into the vehicle," Preister said. 

Priester says this tragedy will rattle this tight-knit Rosenberg neighborhood. 

"They connected with us and the husband, the father we usually talk share stories about work, about life, about our kids, raising families, we often share food like barbecue, you know, just sharing our love for each other," he said.