MCTX Sheriff investigates police officer-involved shooting in Montgomery

MONTGOMERY, TX – On July 5, 2024, at approximately 3:45 p.m., officers with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash involving a drunk driver near the 7000 block of Forest Hills Drive in Montgomery, Texas. Upon arrival, officers attempted to locate the male suspect, who had fled into a heavily wooded area to evade capture. During the search, the suspect came out of hiding and brandished what appeared to be a rifle, pointing it at officers. In response to the perceived threat, an officer with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office fired his weapon multiple times. The suspect then dropped the weapon and was taken into custody. It was later determined that the suspect did not sustain any injuries from the shots fired and that the rifle was in fact an air rifle.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Homicide and Violent Crimes Unit, along with crime scene investigators, are currently on scene and are conducting a thorough investigation. The suspect has been identified as 27-year-old Tobias Sangster of Montgomery. Sangster has been charged with aggravated assault on an officer and driving under the influence.