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Texas City woman found fatally shot, 73-year-old man charged with murder

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HOUSTON – A 73-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead inside a Texas City home, according to the Texas City Police Department.

Officers responded around 3 p.m. Thursday to a welfare concern in the 7200 block of Mallard Drive. When officers arrived, they found 42-year-old Angela Gray with an apparent gunshot wound to the chest.

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Gray was pronounced dead at the scene.

Following an investigation, police filed a murder charge against 73-year-old Lee Sims.

Authorities said Sims’ bond has been set at $250,000. He has been booked into the Texas City Jail.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Detective Charles at 409-643-5763 or Detective Stinson at 409-643-5200. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 409-763-TIPS (8477).