HOUSTON – A 28-year-old man charged with murder died from his self-inflicted injuries, Houston police homicide detectives said.
Michael Parker was charged after a fatal shooting at an apartment complex in southwest Houston on Thursday.
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The shooting was the second call that had come in from the same address along the 11800 block of Chimney Rock Road within a few hours Thursday, officials said.
Police said the first call came in at 7:30 a.m. for a domestic disturbance between Parker and Karkea Crenshaw. When police arrived, the boyfriend was gone.
“It was a disturbance, rather, and she had injuries, but certainly they were nonlethal,” said assistant chief Wendy Baimbridge, with the Houston Police Department. “It was minor injuries.”
Police took a report.
“They were writing an offense report,” Baimbridge said. “So no, they were not looking for him, but they did talk to her.”
In the meantime, Crenshaw, 33, a mother of three, took measures to protect herself.
“She changed the locks, I'll say that,” said Baimbridge.
It was not enough, according to police. Police said 2 1/2 hours later, Parker came back with a gun, forced his way in and fired two shots.
“The suspect was seen coming back to the location,” said Baimbridge. “He kicked in the door. At that point, the manager of the complex called police. At that time, the suspect shot the female and then shot himself."
Crenshaw did not survive. Parker was sent to Memorial Hermann Southwest hospital and died days later, investigators said.
HPD said it was called to the same apartment in December for a family violence assault.
“It's a cycle of abuse,” said Baimbridge. “So recognize the signs and prevent it and get away from it. And sadly, it looks like she was attempting to do that, but it was too late.”