On April 4, 2024, in Katy, Texas, 40-year-old James Wolfe II was fatally shot during a domestic dispute. The incident occurred at the residence of Harris County Justice of the Peace Bob Wolfe and his wife, 48-year-old Mei Huang Wolfe. James, the nephew of Bob Wolfe, had been living with the couple for an unspecified period. Tensions reportedly escalated over his extended stay, culminating in a tragic confrontation.
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, an argument erupted between Mei Wolfe and her nephew on the evening of April 4. During the altercation, Mei retrieved a firearm and, despite her husband's attempts to intervene, shot James in the upper torso. Bob Wolfe called 911 around 10 p.m., but paramedics pronounced James dead at the scene. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez indicated that the dispute may have stemmed from Mei feeling that James was no longer welcome in their home.
Following the incident, authorities arrested Mei Wolfe, charging her with murder. She was booked into the Harris County Jail with bond set at $100,000, which she later posted. In her initial court appearance, the judge ordered her to surrender any firearms and, if released, to turn over her passport. The case has garnered significant media attention due to the involvement of a local judicial figure and the familial nature of the tragedy.
