Donald Coffey Jr. was a 7-year-old boy from Westlake, Texas, who was fatally shot on May 9, 2009. The Muhses, described as the homeowners, confronted the group and allegedly fired at them, claiming they were trespassing. Sheila Muhs fired at least one shot that struck Coffey Jr. in the face; he was taken to Memorial Hermann Children’s Hospital and later died of his injuries.

Both Sheila and Gale Muhs were arrested and initially charged with aggravated assault; after Coffey Jr.’s death the charges were upgraded to murder. Sheila Muhs was convicted of felony murder and sentenced to life in prison. Gale Muhs’ trial was pending at the time. The Muhses’ defense stated they did not intend to shoot Coffey Jr. and said they were unaware of who fired the fatal shot. The Coffey family expressed gratitude to the jury and investigators for their work.

This case centers on a deadly confrontation after a property dispute escalated into gunfire. If anyone knew Donald Coffey Jr., his family, or witnessed the events near the levee and Trinity River that day, please come forward with information.