3 people face deadly conduct charges following gunfire at youth baseball game that left coach injured, WCSO says

WALLER COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Three people are facing charges after stray bullets rang out during a youth baseball game over the weekend, the Waller County Sheriff’s Office said

The incident occurred at The Rac in Katy at 9:50 a.m. on Sunday, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies were responding to a firearms complaint call when a second person called in and said someone had been shot.

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A coach was hit in the shoulder and airlifted to a hospital, according to Waller County EMS. He has since been released from the hospital, the sheriff’s office said.

WCSO said three people were firing guns from a nearby pasture in the direction of the field while a youth baseball game was taking place. The sheriff’s office said they’re pursuing deadly conduct charges and other related offenses.

What was supposed to be just another baseball tournament turned into a traumatic experience for Ashley Solano and her 11-year-old son, Liam.

“It was pretty terrifying seeing all the kids rushing out and just hearing things hitting poles,” Ashley said.

Video of the incident showed athletes scrambling for safety as multiple shots rang out. Some ducked to the ground, while others ran off the field.

“I’m pretty sure I saw one of the bullets go right past my face, at least a foot away,” Liam said.

The sheriff’s office defines deadly conduct charges as firing a weapon recklessly near others, or in the direction of people, homes, or vehicles. They said it can result in misdemeanor or felony charges, even if no one is shot.

Now, the Solanos believe stepping onto a baseball field again may never feel quite the same.

“It still frightens me that, like, even maybe if we go to another tournament, that something like that could also happen,” Liam said. “So, I’m just scared in general.”