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Woodlands Pub Shooter Gets 10-Year Sentence

**Conroe Man Sentenced to 10 Years for 2021 Triple Shooting at The Woodlands Pub**

**THE WOODLANDS, Texas** – A Conroe man has been sentenced to a decade in state prison for a violent 2021 shooting incident at a popular pub in The Woodlands that left three people injured. Paul Pastore, 36, received the 10-year sentence on April 2, 2024, after pleading guilty to three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

The incident unfolded in the early morning hours of November 21, 2021, at Goose’s Acre Pub, a prominent establishment located along The Woodlands Waterway. According to court records and initial reports from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Pastore became embroiled in an argument with another individual in the men’s restroom. The confrontation rapidly escalated when Pastore pulled out a handgun and fired multiple shots.

Three innocent bystanders were struck during the chaotic event. One victim sustained a gunshot wound to the stomach, another to the chest and shoulder area, and a third suffered a wound to the foot. The victims were identified as a father, his son, and another male. Their current conditions were not specified in court documents, though their injuries were serious enough to warrant aggravated assault charges.

Following the shooting, Pastore immediately fled the scene. However, authorities, acting on witness descriptions and swift investigation, were able to apprehend him a short time later at a nearby hotel.

A crucial piece of evidence in the prosecution’s case was surveillance video from Goose’s Acre Pub. This footage reportedly contradicted Pastore’s initial claim of self-defense, showing a clear escalation initiated by the defendant.

Pastore was subsequently charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second-degree felony under Texas law. Each count carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison, meaning Pastore could have faced a much longer sentence, potentially even life imprisonment, if convicted at trial for all three offenses.

Instead of proceeding to trial, Pastore reached a plea agreement with prosecutors from the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office. He pleaded guilty to the charges, and the 10-year prison sentence was accepted by 9th state District Court Judge Laura Leak.

The sentence includes a deadly weapon finding, which significantly impacts Pastore’s parole eligibility. Under Texas law, this designation mandates that Pastore serve at least half of his sentence, or five years, before becoming eligible for parole. This differs from other offenses where inmates may be eligible after serving a quarter of their sentence.

Pastore will also receive credit for the approximately 2.5 years he has already spent in the Montgomery County Jail since his arrest in November 2021. This means he could be eligible for parole as early as late 2026.

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