Jarmon Mattix: Father Killed After Humble Softball Game

Jarmon Mattix, a 36-year-old husband, father of three and truck driver, was shot and killed on the night of Sunday, October 18, 2026, in a parking lot at the Fall Creek Sports Complex in the Humble area of northeast Harris County, Texas. The Harris County Sheriff's Office says an argument between two groups playing softball spread into the parking lot and ended in gunfire. Three other adults were also shot and taken to a hospital.

Investigators say they have identified the people involved and have been interviewing them, and weapons were recovered at the scene. As of the most recent reports, no one has been charged. Mattix's family, who say they saw the shooting, are now asking the sheriff's office to carry the investigation through to the end.

Who Was Jarmon Mattix?

Jarmon Mattix was 36 years old. KPRC 2 in Houston reported that he was a husband, a father of three and a truck driver. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez publicly identified him on the morning of Monday, October 19, the day after the shooting.

His sister, Destiny Williams, spoke to KPRC 2 about the loss. She described her brother as an "amazing father" and an "amazing brother." Williams said she was there when he was shot. "He shot my brother right in front of me and my mother," she told the station.

Williams also told KPRC 2 that two of the three people wounded were her mother and Mattix's wife. Sheriff Gonzalez said he could not confirm how the injured people were related to Mattix.

What Happened at the Fall Creek Sports Complex?

According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, deputies were sent to a weapons disturbance call shortly after 9 p.m. on Sunday, October 18. ABC13 reported the call came in at about 9:25 p.m., and KPRC 2 put it at about 9:24 p.m.

HCSO Sgt. Sidney Miller told reporters that two groups of people were playing softball when a disturbance broke out during the game. "What we know now is that there were two groups of people out here playing softball," Miller said, according to ABC13. Investigators told KPRC 2 the argument turned into a physical fight in the parking lot and then a shooting. Miller said witnesses reported hearing gunshots.

When deputies arrived, they found four people who had been shot. Mattix was pronounced dead at the scene. The other three, one man and two women, were taken to a hospital. The sheriff's office said they are expected to survive, and early reports described them as stable.

Has Anyone Been Arrested?

No arrest or criminal charge had been announced as of the latest reports from Houston outlets. ABC13 reported that the sheriff's office said there were two potential shooters, and that both were still at the scene when deputies arrived. FOX 26 reported that deputies detained the potential shooters at the scene, began interviewing them right away and recovered weapons from the area.

In his Monday update, Sheriff Gonzalez said detectives had identified the people involved in the shooting and were conducting follow-up interviews. The sheriff's office has not publicly named anyone as a suspect, and MotiveX is not naming anyone.

What Police Have Said

Sheriff Gonzalez spoke about how an evening of sport ended in a death. "It's heartbreaking when you see an evening of recreation and fellowship that ends up in violence," he said, according to KPRC 2. "All of this is preventable," he added.

KPRC 2 also reported that Mattix's sister said she heard racial slurs before the shooting. The sheriff's office has not confirmed this. KPRC 2 reported that investigators had not established a racial motive in the information shared with the station, and Gonzalez said the allegation had not been reported to him by his investigative supervisor but would be looked into. Until investigators say more, what caused the argument remains unconfirmed.

What the Family Is Asking For

Mattix's family wants a full investigation. In remarks to KPRC 2 aimed at investigators, Destiny Williams said: "Do your job. Make sure you do it to the fullest extent."

For the family, the loss came at what should have been a normal Sunday night game. Mattix leaves behind three children, and, by his sister's account, his wife and mother were among those hurt in the same shooting.

What Happens Next

The case remains open with the Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit. Detectives are continuing interviews with the people they have identified. If anyone is charged, they will be presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

Anyone with information is asked to call the HCSO Homicide Unit at 713-274-9100. Tips can also be given anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477).

Timeline of the Jarmon Mattix Case

Frequently Asked Questions

Where was Jarmon Mattix killed?

He was shot in a parking lot at the Fall Creek Sports Complex in the Humble area of northeast Harris County, Texas, on the night of Sunday, October 18, 2026, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

Has anyone been charged in the softball game shooting?

Not as of the latest reports. The sheriff's office said detectives identified the people involved and were conducting follow-up interviews, and FOX 26 reported that potential shooters were detained at the scene. No one has been publicly named or charged.

How many people were shot?

Four people were shot. Jarmon Mattix died at the scene. One man and two women were taken to a hospital, and the sheriff's office said they are expected to survive.

Was the shooting racially motivated?

That has not been confirmed. Mattix's sister told KPRC 2 she heard racial slurs before the shooting. Investigators have not established a racial motive, and Sheriff Gonzalez said the claim would be examined.

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Sources

• KPRC 2 Click2Houston: Family of father of three killed after softball game seeks answers
• KPRC 2 Click2Houston: One dead, three injured in shooting after softball game in Humble
• ABC13 Houston: One dead, three hurt in shooting near northeast Harris County sports complex
• FOX 26 Houston: One dead, three injured in shooting after softball game