Rockwall, Texas, December 27, 2025
An 80-year-old man in Rockwall, Texas, has been arrested for allegedly shooting his 72-year-old wife after reportedly telling her, ‘it was either him or her.’ The woman is in critical condition, and the suspect, Stephen Boewe, faces charges of aggravated assault with family violence while being held on a $1 million bail. The incident is under investigation, with authorities seeking more details.
Rockwall Man, 80, Arrested for Allegedly Shooting Wife
Rockwall, Texas – An 80-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the shooting of his 72-year-old wife at their home in the 600 block of Stafford Circle. The incident occurred earlier this week, and the woman remains in critical condition.
Details of the Incident
According to an arrest-warrant affidavit, Stephen Boewe allegedly told his wife, “it was either him or her,” before shooting her in the abdomen. After the shooting, Boewe reportedly went to a neighbor’s house to report the incident. The neighbor found the woman wounded and called 911. She later told authorities that Boewe had shot her. The woman was transported to the hospital in critical condition; her current condition is unknown as of Friday morning. Boewe has been charged with aggravated assault with family violence and is being held in the Rockwall County jail with a bail set at $1 million. It is unclear if he has retained an attorney.
Background Information
The Rockwall Police Department responded to the shooting call at approximately 10:06 a.m. on Sunday. Upon arrival, officers found the woman with a gunshot wound to her abdomen. She was immediately transported to the hospital. Boewe was found at a neighbor’s home, where he had gone to report the incident. The neighbor, who was with Boewe’s wife when officers arrived, indicated that Boewe had stated, “it was either him or her,” before the shooting took place. The woman later confirmed that Boewe had shot her.
Additional Information
As of Friday morning, Boewe remains in the Rockwall County jail with a bail amount set at $1 million. It is still unclear if he has retained legal counsel. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released further details at this time.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact the Rockwall Police Department at (972) 771-7714 or visit their website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What happened in the Rockwall shooting incident?
An 80-year-old man, Stephen Boewe, allegedly shot his 72-year-old wife in their home in the 600 block of Stafford Circle. He reportedly told her, “it was either him or her,” before shooting her in the abdomen. After the incident, Boewe went to a neighbor’s house to report the shooting. The woman was transported to the hospital in critical condition; her current condition is unknown as of Friday morning. Boewe has been charged with aggravated assault with family violence and is being held in the Rockwall County jail with a bail set at $1 million. It is unclear if he has retained an attorney.
What is the current condition of the victim?
The 72-year-old woman was transported to the hospital in critical condition. As of Friday morning, her current condition is unknown.
What charges has Stephen Boewe faced?
Stephen Boewe has been charged with aggravated assault with family violence. He is being held in the Rockwall County jail with a bail set at $1 million. It is unclear if he has retained an attorney.
How can I contact the Rockwall Police Department for more information?
You can contact the Rockwall Police Department at (972) 771-7714 or visit their website.
Key Features of the Incident
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 600 block of Stafford Circle, Rockwall, Texas |
| Suspect | Stephen Boewe, 80 years old |
| Victim | 72-year-old woman (name not disclosed) |
| Incident | Alleged shooting of wife by husband |
| Charges | Aggravated assault with family violence |
| Bail | $1 million |
| Investigation Status | Ongoing; further details not released |
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