Spencer Germany, 45, was shot and killed in the early morning hours at a Houston Third Ward home after intervening to stop an assault on a friend’s elderly mother. Family members say Germany pulled the suspected assailant, identified as Rogers McFarland, off the woman and that a physical struggle followed. McFarland reportedly left, then returned hours later with a gun and opened fire, striking Germany multiple times. Officers found Germany on Anita Street shortly after midnight; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

McFarland reportedly fled but was later located after his mother told police where he was. He has been arrested and charged with murder and is being held in the Harris County Jail on $750,000 bond. Germany’s family describe him as selfless and protective and say they plan to attend all court proceedings; they expressed outrage over the decision to allow bond.

If anyone witnessed the events at the Anita Street residence or has information about that night, please share what is known.