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Three Suspects Face Charges After Youth Coach Shot During Katy Baseball Game

Investigators identified three people accused of firing toward the complex from a nearby pasture.

Overview

  • The 27-year-old coach was struck in the shoulder during a Sunday morning game at The Rac, treated on site, airlifted by Life Flight, and later released in stable condition.
  • Deputies first received a firearms complaint at about 9:50 a.m., then minutes later a call reporting a person had been shot, according to the Waller County Sheriff's Office.
  • Authorities characterize the gunfire as recreational shooting toward the fields, say the incident was not targeted, and witnesses reported a bullet ricocheted off a pole before hitting the coach.
  • Video from the scene shows players and coaches scrambling for cover as multiple shots rang out, with youth teams and parents describing a chaotic rush to safety.
  • The Rac suspended all practices and games during an internal review and is cooperating with law enforcement, as officials noted the suspects were not at the nearby Katy Police Department range.