On October 29, 2020, at approximately 1:20 a.m., deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office responded to a shots fired call at Shane's Saloon in Pinehurst, Texas. Upon arrival, they discovered 41-year-old Eric Gray, a male, lying on the ground in the parking lot with a single gunshot wound to his torso. Eric Gray was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital – The Woodlands, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Homicide - Violent
Crimes Unit, Crime Lab Investigators, and the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office were involved in the investigation. It was determined that Eric Gray was shot by 50-year-old Michael Gaulden, who was also found at the scene with multiple facial and head wounds. Michael Gaulden was transported to HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, where he was treated and remained in the ICU in stable condition.
Based on the totality of the circumstances, the decision was made to refer the case to the Grand Jury for the determination of any possible criminal charges. The investigation revealed that the incident occurred in the parking lot of Shane's Saloon, and both individuals were involved in an altercation that led to the shooting. The authorities have not disclosed further details about the motive or the events leading up to the shooting.
The case remains under investigation, and the Grand Jury's decision will determine whether any criminal charges will be filed against Michael Gaulden. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office continues to gather evidence and interview witnesses to piece together the events of that night.
