Daryl Evans, 66, was fatally shot on June 27, 2024, in Missouri City, Texas, during an encounter with his neighbor, 75-year-old Barbara Jean Blue. The two reportedly had years of disputes over noise, children playing and other neighborhood activity. Evans and his wife Tammy had just returned home when they met Blue in the street; an argument followed and Blue allegedly drew a firearm and shot Evans multiple times. Tammy Evans witnessed the shooting and said her husband pleaded with Blue before he was shot. Evans died after two surgeries.

Officers arrested Blue at the scene and charged her with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; the charge could be upgraded as the investigation continues. Blue has claimed she acted in self-defense, saying Evans threatened her, while the Evans family disputes that account and has urged prosecutors to pursue murder charges, describing a pattern of harassment by Blue. Blue is out on bond as the case remains under investigation.

Does anyone in Missouri City have information about the history of disputes between these neighbors or who witnessed the incident?