Man Who Stabbed Wife To Death Is Killed By Sheriff’s Deputies

CONROE, TX -- Montgomery County Deputies shot a man to death early Wednesday after the man had stabbed his wife to death in front of their son.

At 5:30 a.m., the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from an 11-year old boy at 74 Chestnut Meadow, who told them that his father was stabbing his mother.

The boy, who pleaded with his father to stop, barricaded himself in the bathroom to make the emergency call. (For news updates on this story and other Houston news, just click here to get Patch's daily newsletter and free, real-time news alerts).

When deputies arrived, the child, who had blood all over his clothing, ran from the home.

Deputies went inside the home, and were confronted by the boy’s father, identified as 41-year old Medger Blake

Deputies said Blake was found in the master bedroom holding a knife and after being ordered several times to drop it, lungedd at deputies who shot him to death.

Deputies also found the body of Blake’s wife, 38-year old Rose Blake, inside the home.

Deputies also found a lengthy note describing issues within the family, that they believe was written by either the boy’s mother or father.

Investigators said the child will be cared for by family members.

Deputies are unsure of a motive for the stabbing.

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