BAYTOWN, Texas — A reported fatal shooting call Friday afternoon led to a police response at a vacant residence, with authorities later determining the incident was a false report.
At approximately 3:45 p.m. on April 10, 2026, Baytown Police Department received a call on a non-emergency line from an individual claiming they had shot and killed their father at a home in the 9600 block of Pinehurst Drive. The caller also stated another family member was inside and threatened to harm that person if officers responded.
Officers responded immediately and arrived to find the home listed for sale. Authorities confirmed the previous occupants had already moved out, and no individuals were found inside the residence or on the property…