Conroe Man Killed During Heated Dispute At RV Storage: Police

CONROE, TX — An ongoing business feud led to the shooting death of a 69-year-old Conroe man on Saturday afternoon, according to a press release from the Conroe Police Department.

Investigators were called at about 1 p.m. to the Lake Meadows Boat and RV Storage, located at 265 Lake Meadows Drive for a shooting. When police arrived, the found James Robert Hixson dead from several gunshot wounds.

The suspect, identified as Lawrence Mahon, and his wife, Glynna Mahon, told investigators that they and Hixson had been involved in an ongoing business dispute.

Investigators said the Mahon’s came to the storage facility to check on a few of their units because they feared Hixson was stealing from them.

The Mahon’s told investigators that they and Hixson began arguing and that during this incident, Hixson allegedly began driving his golf cart around and struck Glynna Mahon and tried to run her over.

Lawrence Mahon, who has an open carry license and was armed, said he confronted Hixson.

Mahon said Hixson got off the golf cart and charged at him, and that Mahon pulled out his weapon and shot Hixson several times.

Homicide investigators contacted the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, who determined that charges would not be filed against Lawrence Mahon.

The case will be referred to the Montgomery County grand jury, officials said.

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