On February 9, 2025, 52-year-old instructional coach Iona Pollard was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound at her home on Rocky Knoll Lane near Fort Hill Lane in Richmond, Texas. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. Neighbors described her as quiet and friendly; she worked at George Junior High School in the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District and was part of a family active in the local community.

Her husband, 47-year-old David Wayne Pollard, a safety coordinator for Lamar CISD’s police department, was arrested at the scene and charged with murder. Bond was set at $300,000. The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office reported there were no prior calls for service to the couple’s residence and said the investigation into the circumstances of the shooting is ongoing. Lamar CISD provided counseling and support services to students, staff, and family members affected by the loss.

Did anyone in the neighborhood or the school community see or hear anything unusual around midday on February 9?