A quiet West Georgia neighborhood has been left reeling after a tragic evening of domestic violence claimed three lives. On November 17, 2025, a deeply disturbing “family incident” unfolded on Christophers Way in Midland, Harris County — ending with two teenage boys dead and their stepfather, identified as 50-year-old Eric Grigsby, shot and killed by deputies.
Just before 7 p.m., Harris County deputies responded to a frantic 911 call from Grigsby’s wife, Kelly, who ran to a neighbor’s house with her 5-year-old child. She told dispatchers her husband was threatening to kill their children and claimed he had made violent threats toward law enforcement. Her composure and quick thinking proved critical, giving deputies warning about a potentially deadly confrontation.
When deputies arrived, the house was dark — the front lights were out. Moving cautiously, they positioned their vehicles and used “take-down lights” to illuminate the entryway. Seconds later, Eric Grigsby emerged from the driveway brandishing two handguns, law enforcement said. Despite repeated commands to drop the weapons, he raised them toward deputies. The deputies opened fire, and though Grigsby was hit, officials say he fired back before collapsing.
Once the scene was secured, deputies found Grigsby’s two stepsons inside the home: a 16-year-old and a 14-year-old. The older boy was pronounced dead at the scene; emergency responders tried to save the younger, but he later died of his injuries. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has taken over the case and confirmed they are conducting a full, independent review — a standard procedure in law enforcement-involved shootings.
Harris County Sheriff Mike Jolley described the event as “a tragic family violence shooting” and applauded the deputies for handling an exceptionally volatile, high-stakes situation according to their training. He also acknowledged the deep grief rippling through the community.
Authorities shared some background on Grigsby: he previously worked with the Muscogee County School District, serving as assistant principal at two schools between 2012 and 2018. Records also indicate he was arrested in 2018 on a driving-while-impaired charge.
As Midland struggles to come to terms with this unimaginable loss, Kelly Grigsby’s actions stand out for their courage and clarity. Her decision to flee with her child and alert authorities may very well have prevented even worse bloodshed. The GBI’s investigation remains active, and they are urging anyone with information to come forward.
