Converse, TX – A 23-year-old Texas man is accused of hiding inside his ex-girlfriend’s home and later shooting her new boyfriend to death when the couple returned. Authorities say the suspect, Shiateek De-Shean Wilson, told police he was planning to “surprise” his ex with flowers, money, and cocaine, but the night ended in murder instead.
The Incident: Deadly Confrontation Inside the Home
According to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 2 a.m. Sunday to a shooting at a residence in the 7300 block of Roveen Trail in Converse, Texas, located about 265 miles southwest of Dallas.
When officers arrived, they found 35-year-old Noel Denzel Miller lying on a bed in an upstairs bedroom, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. First responders pronounced him dead at the scene, according to the San Antonio Express-News.
Investigators say Wilson had broken into his ex-girlfriend’s home earlier that night and hid inside a closet waiting for her return. When the woman and Miller arrived home from an evening out, she went to take a shower while Miller entered the laundry room. Moments later, she heard several gunshots and rushed out to find Miller bleeding on the bed.
In the doorway, she reportedly saw her ex-boyfriend, Shiateek Wilson, holding a handgun and accusing her of “playing games” with him before fleeing the home.
Investigation and Evidence: Flowers, Money, and a Gun
According to the probable cause affidavit, Wilson told investigators he had arrived at the woman’s home around 1 a.m., intending to “surprise” her with gifts. When he realized she wasn’t home, he decided to hide in her closet until she returned.
However, when she came back with Miller, Wilson claimed he panicked and tried to sneak out of the home, but said Miller confronted him with a gun.
“He stated that he only fired his weapon at Miller because Miller had pointed a gun at him, claiming he shot Miller in self-defense,” the affidavit reads.
After the shooting, Wilson allegedly grabbed his ex-girlfriend’s cellphone and ran downstairs. When she pleaded for the phone to call for help, Wilson threw it back upstairs and warned her “not to tell on him.” He then fled the scene on foot, jumping over fences and discarding his weapon, investigators said.
Detectives later recovered multiple fired cartridge casings and observed bullet holes in the bedroom walls.
Arrest and Charges Filed
Authorities located Wilson a short time later at a friend’s house in the 800 block of Chesnut Manor, approximately one mile from the crime scene. He was taken into custody without incident.
Wilson was charged with one count of murder in the death of Noel Denzel Miller, according to court records. He is currently being held in the Bexar County Jail on a $300,000 bond.
During questioning, Wilson allegedly admitted to shooting Miller, but continued to insist that he acted in self-defense. Investigators have not found evidence indicating that Miller was armed at the time of the shooting.
Court Proceedings and Next Steps
As of Tuesday, court records show no scheduled date for Wilson’s next hearing. Prosecutors from the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office are expected to review the self-defense claim and determine whether to pursue additional charges, including burglary or unlawful entry.
Officials have not identified Wilson’s ex-girlfriend, citing privacy concerns due to her role as a witness. Authorities confirmed that she was not physically harmed during the incident but remains deeply traumatized by the event.
Community Reaction and Background
The shooting has unsettled residents in the quiet suburban neighborhood of Converse, where violent crime is rare. Neighbors described the area as “peaceful” and said they were shocked to learn that a domestic dispute turned deadly inside a nearby home.
Legal analysts note that Texas’ self-defense laws—including its “Stand Your Ground” provisions—may complicate the case. However, prosecutors will likely focus on the fact that Wilson entered the home without permission, making his self-defense argument harder to sustain.
Authorities are continuing to search for the discarded firearm believed to have been used in the shooting.
Conclusion
What began as a misguided attempt by a jealous ex-boyfriend to “surprise” his former partner ended in tragedy, leaving a man dead and a woman traumatized. As Wilson awaits trial in Bexar County Jail, prosecutors are preparing to determine whether the act was truly self-defense or a calculated crime of passion.
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