• A man killed his wife and her mother after crashing into their home
• He then surrendered to authorities

Stanley Hardin, 57, shot his 50-year-old wife and 80-year-old mother-in-law in Conroe, Texas, and later turned himself in following a security standoff.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said the attack occurred after the estranged wife called 911 reporting her husband crashing his truck into their house. Sheriff Wesley Doolittle confirmed Hardin fired multiple shots, killing both women instantly.

After the shooting, Hardin went to his son’s home and then to his own residence about five miles away, where he surrendered amid a heavy police response that included SWAT teams.

Hardin faces capital murder charges. Neighbors said the wife had been seen publicly just last week, and the family has adult children.

Sheriff Doolittle noted that separations can be volatile and urged anyone feeling threatened to contact the Montgomery County Women’s Shelter. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances and motive behind the crime.