KATY, Texas – A man was arrested after his father was fatally shot Saturday night in Katy.
The shooting was reported at 8:20 p.m. in the 6200 block of Townsgate Circle.
According to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the family’s home by a woman who said her husband had been shot by their son.
Deputies said they found 34-year-old Thomas Meisenheimer in the room with his 68-year-old father, Walter, who had been shot in the neck.
Walter Meisenheimer was taken to a local hospital, where he died, deputies said.
Investigators said Thomas Meisenheimer had been handling a .38-caliber handgun when the shot was fired.
Thomas Meisenheimer has a history of DWIs. He has a build-in breathalyzer and a camera to make sure it's him starting his truck.
Neighbors said the family has a history of arguing inside and outside the home.
"I've seen physical fights where punches have been thrown you know at the dad and verbal ones happen on a regular basis," said a neighbor who didn't want to be identified. He says he's known the family for 20 years.
Walter Meisenheimer was described as an all-around good guy. They called him "Wally."
"Wally is a great guy, he's always laughing, always with smile, always ready to have a joke on hand and ready to go," said the unidentified neighbor.
"There was no limit on his kindness. He would do anything for anyone," said Joel Lopez, another neighbor.
There is no word on what led up to the shooting.
Thomas Meisenheimer was charged with manslaughter. His bond was set at $15,000.