Woman accused of shooting husband in stomach during domestic violence incident at apartment complex in west Houston

HOUSTON – A man was hospitalized after being shot by his wife Monday morning at an apartment complex in west Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

Wenwen Zhou, 40, has been charged with aggravated assault of a family member.

The shooting was reported at 11:20 a.m. in the 2500 block of Tanglewilde Street.

Police said the 35-year-old old man was shot in the stomach by Zhou during a domestic dispute. He was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital in stable condition. The suspect was taken into custody.

After the victim and suspect provided statements to detectives, chargers were filed against Zhou for her role in the incident.

In an effort to help victims, KPRC 2 News created a series, “Breaking Free,” reporting on domestic-related violence and its horrific consequences. The series showcased various stories of survival, heartache, and some even ending in death, but each shared a list of free domestic violence resources on how to get help.

Do you know someone in need of help? KPRC 2 released the following features in “Breaking Free.”

• Breaking Free: The state of domestic violence in Texas
• Breaking Free - What is emotional and psychological abuse?
• Breaking Free: Helping African Americans de-stigmatize abuse, learn to ask the right questions
• Breaking Free: The red flags of an abusive relationship and tips on how to leave
• Breaking Free from Domestic Violence: Far too many cases to count in Harris County
• Breaking Free: Ways loved ones can support domestic violence victims
• Breaking Free: 3 women die in same week after jumping, exiting moving vehicles during possible domestic disturbances
• Do you need help? Free Domestic Violence Resources

Help is also available immediately if you need it through the following numbers:

• Houston Area Women’s Center: (713) 528-2121
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799−7233
• If you are in immediate danger, call 911.