The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Oct. 26, 2026, at a residence on CR 3142 in Cleveland, Texas.
Deputies responded to the scene at approximately 8:20 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies located a victim inside the residence. The victim, a 45-year-old female, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The suspect, identified as Terry Lynn Key, a 64-year-old male and resident of the home, was detained at the scene and arrested without incident.
Key has been charged with Murder, a first-degree felony. He is currently booked into the Liberty County Jail. Bond is set at $1 million.
Investigators responded to the scene and processed evidence pursuant to a search warrant. The investigation remains active, and this case is being handled by the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division.
No further details are being released at this time to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.