Harris County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Shooting of 15-Year-Old Royce Witchet Near Westfield High School
SPRING, Texas — Homicide detectives with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are conducting an investigation into the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Royce Witchet. Emergency calls were placed shortly after school dismissal on Tuesday afternoon, September 22, 2026, reporting shots fired along a sidewalk in the 16713 block of Ella Boulevard near Westfield High School and the Spring Independent School District administration building. Responding deputies and emergency medical personnel located Witchet suffering from critical gunshot wounds. Paramedics administered emergency treatment at the scene before transporting him to a regional hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Ongoing Homicide Investigation and Search for SuspectsThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Division is actively searching for the unidentified shooter who fled the scene on foot following the gunfire. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed that the incident occurred off campus grounds along the public sidewalk. Detectives are canvassing the area, reviewing surveillance footage from nearby facilities, and reviewing social media messages and video footage provided by students who were in the area during dismissal. Authorities urge anyone with information, video recordings, or tips regarding potential suspects to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers of Houston. Community Impact and TributesThe death of Royce Witchet has deeply affected his family, classmates, teachers, and the broader Spring ISD community. His mother, Rhonda Churchwell, remembered her son as a loving and protective young man who enjoyed sports, football, and music. School administrators and Spring ISD officials are providing crisis counselors and support staff at Westfield High School to assist students and personnel processing the tragedy. Information regarding memorial services and funeral arrangements will be shared by the family as plans are finalized.
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SPRING, Texas — Homicide detectives with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are conducting an investigation into the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Royce Witchet. Emergency calls were placed shortly after school dismissal on Tuesday afternoon, September 22, 2026, reporting shots fired along a sidewalk in the 16713 block of Ella Boulevard near Westfield High School and the Spring Independent School District administration building. Responding deputies and emergency medical personnel located Witchet suffering from critical gunshot wounds. Paramedics administered emergency treatment at the scene before transporting him to a regional hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Ongoing Homicide Investigation and Search for SuspectsThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Division is actively searching for the unidentified shooter who fled the scene on foot following the gunfire. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed that the incident occurred off campus grounds along the public sidewalk. Detectives are canvassing the area, reviewing surveillance footage from nearby facilities, and reviewing social media messages and video footage provided by students who were in the area during dismissal. Authorities urge anyone with information, video recordings, or tips regarding potential suspects to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers of Houston. Community Impact and TributesThe death of Royce Witchet has deeply affected his family, classmates, teachers, and the broader Spring ISD community. His mother, Rhonda Churchwell, remembered her son as a loving and protective young man who enjoyed sports, football, and music. School administrators and Spring ISD officials are providing crisis counselors and support staff at Westfield High School to assist students and personnel processing the tragedy. Information regarding memorial services and funeral arrangements will be shared by the family as plans are finalized.
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