Samuel Gene Wilson, a 60-year-old male from Plantersville, TX, tragically died on December 6, 2017. He was serving as a caretaker for a 76-year-old woman who mistakenly shot him, thinking he was an intruder. The incident occurred at her home in the Todd Mission area near Plantersville. The woman, who was frail and needed assistance to move, called 911 after the shooting but soon realized her mistake. The death was investigated as a homicide by the sheriff's office and Texas Rangers, and the case was eventually referred to a grand jury for consideration.
There were no arrests, suspects, or litigations directly related to Samuel Gene Wilson's death. The investigation concluded that it was a tragic accident, and no charges were filed against the woman who shot him.
