Harris County Man Opens Fire at Birthday Party, Shot by Partygoers

Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a shooting Saturday night, February 15, at a residence on the 15000 block of Bradfield Manor Drive, near Timber Forest.

A family was hosting a birthday party when a neighbor, identified as James Thompson, 63, caused a disturbance. Thompson allegedly argued with several attendees, brandished a firearm, and fired at individuals standing in the driveway.

The homeowner was struck by gunfire, and several party attendees returned fire, hitting Thompson. Both sustained gunshot wounds and were transported to area hospitals, where they were listed in fair condition and are expected to survive.

HCSO Violent Offenders Unit detectives responded to the scene. Thompson has been charged with three counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and one count of Tampering with Evidence.