HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A woman was shot and killed during a domestic disturbance in northwest Harris County, prompting a multi-agency response that ended with the armed suspect in custody.
Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, responded around 9 p.m. Friday to a reported weapons disturbance at a home in the 14100 block of Cypress Falls Drive, investigators said.
Authorities said a 44-year-old woman was shot and killed by her estranged husband during the disturbance, and the suspect fled the scene. He was later located in the area by Precinct 4 and the Texas Department of Public Safety, investigators said.
Officials said the suspect was still armed and fired at arriving officers, prompting the Harris County SWAT team to respond. The suspect was detained without further incident, authorities said. Investigators are awaiting a warrant to search the suspect’s vehicle for the weapon believed to have been used in the shooting.
Investigators said two children, ages 6 and 18, were inside the residence when the shooting happened. Authorities said the suspect forced entry into the home and fired multiple times, but neither child was physically injured.
“I’d like to ask that you keep the family in your prayers. Those kids, they witnessed a tragedy that they will never forget. To witness not only losing their mother, but their father as well...it’s pretty heart-wrenching that they have to go through that at that age,” said HCSO Major Cedrick Collier. “Domestic violence is real. Be safe. Know your partner, know your spouse. Get help. Seek counseling.”