Son charged after mother found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in north Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Bond has been set for a man accused in the death of his mother in north Harris County.

Christopher Melendez, 27, was arrested early Sunday morning after fleeing HPD officers on a traffic-related offense. He was charged with murder and appeared in court Monday.

Melendez’ bond was set at $300,000.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting happened in the 1000 block of Verde Trails Drive.

According to officials, deputies were called to the scene around 10 p.m. Saturday about a person in distress at the location. Their search of the area and conversations with neighbors yielded no evidence of any unusual activity, leading them to leave the location.

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An hour later, another alarm went off at the same place. Remembering the earlier call, a deputy went back and saw the garage door was open. Deputies searched for signs of forced entry but found none. They stayed on the scene. Later in the morning, after more investigation, deputies forced their way into the house and found the woman dead with multiple gunshot wounds.

The woman has been identified as Anna Iris Melendez, 52.

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