Texas Man Fatally Shoots Two People Who Allegedly Followed and Attacked Him

A deadly self-defense claim is under investigation in Harris County, Texas, after a man shot and killed two individuals who he says pursued and attacked him during a road-rage confrontation late last month.

The incident occurred Nov. 28, when the shooter told investigators that two men followed his vehicle and attempted to block him in once he reached his neighborhood, according to local reporting by KTRK-TV. The situation escalated rapidly, with the man claiming the pair became violent upon confronting him.

According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the shooter said the two men began kicking both him and his vehicle, prompting him to open fire out of fear for his life.

When first responders arrived, they discovered two men suffering from gunshot wounds. The individuals were later identified as 57-year-old Timothy Underwood and 59-year-old Keith McDonald. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other succumbed to his injuries after being transported to a nearby hospital.

Authorities confirmed that the shooter did not flee and fully cooperated with law enforcement. As of now, he has not been taken into custody, nor has he been charged.

“The shooter in the incident stayed on scene and surrendered himself to arriving deputies,” Sgt. Jason Brown confirmed, according to a report from KHOU-TV.

Brown said the shooter told deputies that “the individuals that he shot had been following him for some time,” adding, “And when they pulled into the neighborhood, those individuals blocked him in and attempted to come up and confront him in his car.”

While no charges have been filed at this stage, the investigation remains open. Brown noted that “it’s possible the charges could be filed sometime in the future, but as of right now, we’re not anticipating for him to be filed on tonight.”

The case has sparked sharp debate online, with commentators split over whether the shooting constituted lawful self-defense — particularly since authorities have not confirmed whether the two men were armed.

As Blaze Media noted, some argued that a perceived threat does not require a visible weapon.

“They don’t have to be armed to do bodily harm or even kill you,” one commenter said.

Others questioned the shooter’s decisions in the moments leading up to the confrontation.

“IDK… call me crazy, but if I felt my life was in danger, I would not park my car and get out of it… would you?” another offered. “Self-defense doesn’t work here. He was trigger happy and probably had road rage.”

Still others pointed to alternative escape options.

“Why don’t you just jump the curb to get away,” a third commenter asked. “How are unarmed men going to hurt you if the doors are locked?”

But defenders of the shooter pushed back forcefully, arguing that citizens have the right to protect themselves when faced with imminent danger.

“Looks like the 2 attackers had road rage. Is he not supposed to defend himself? Whatever it takes,” a fourth suggested.

As investigators continue to piece together the facts, the case highlights the broader national debate over self-defense, personal responsibility, and the right of law-abiding Americans to protect themselves when confronted with violent aggression.