Man shot to death in his garage Halloween night was estranged husband of woman killed 2 months ago, family says

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A man was found shot to death in his garage in north Harris County on Halloween night, according to the sheriff’s office.

The incident happened between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. at a home on Hawks Nest Drive near March Creek Drive in a neighborhood just west of Ella Boulevard.

Crime scene investigators were on the scene Friday morning trying to piece together exactly what happened. Investigators said they were called to the home after reports of multiple shots being fired in the neighborhood.

It was a busy night in the area with people out and about for Halloween. Witnesses told investigators they saw someone in a Michael Myers mask from the ‘Halloween’ slasher films walk up to the victim and start shooting. 

“Someone of that description was seen in the area during the shooting. Again, we’re reviewing video, processing the scene, and interviewing witnesses to gather as much evidence as we can,” HCSO Homicide Sgt. Michael Ritchie said.

Family told KHOU 11 that the victim was the estranged husband of a woman killed two months ago. On August 16, 37-year-old Carman Peterson was shot and killed as she slept in her new apartment, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. A family member found Peterson’s body when she went to check on her because she hadn’t been able to reach her. 

Before the couple separated, Peterson lived in the home on Hawks Nest Drive with her husband and three children. Peterson’s family told KHOU 11 they believe the estranged husband was somehow involved in her death but authorities have not commented on that. 

Investigators said two of the couple’s children were inside the home at the time of last night’s shooting but were unharmed. 

Anyone with information on either case is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or the HCSO Homicide Unit at 713-274-9100.