Gerald George Fields, 57, of Onalaska, Texas, died on July 20, 2024, from a single gunshot wound sustained during a family disturbance at a residence on FM 3459. Deputies and officers responded after 911 calls; detectives found Fields deceased at the scene. Witnesses told investigators the fatal altercation involved two family members, though authorities have not disclosed identities or further specifics.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the Onalaska Police Department and the Texas Rangers Office processed the scene and conducted interviews. The Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office performed an autopsy. Graveside services were held August 3, 2024, at Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska. No arrests or charges have been released and the investigation remains ongoing.

Did anyone in the area know the Fields family or witness the disturbance on July 20 who can share information with investigators?