by Houston Texas– Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez has confirmed a new possible case of homicide-suicide during the afternoon of May 30.
Harris County Precinct 4 Sheriff’s deputies responded around 5pm to an incident at the apartment complex at 23700 blk of Springwood Village Parkway.
The units found in the home located in Spring a a man, 39 years old, and a woman, 33 years old, without vital signs and with gunshot wounds.
The authorities also found in the house a girl, 10 years old, with gunshot wounds; The minor was transported via helicopter to a medical center in Harris County.
“It appears to be a murder-suicide.”Sheriff Gonzalez reported.
Authorities have revealed new details of the murder-suicide
Authorities said the man had been in a dating relationship with the woman and they lived together in the apartment.
The version used by the investigators of precinct 4 is that The suspect shot the woman and the girl and then took his own life.
Of the girl, She underwent surgery after receiving at least one shot in her abdomen. At the moment, his health status is unknown.
There is help for cases of Domestic violence
According to HHS Texas, the domestic violence occurs when a family or household member physically hurts or emotionally abuses another household member. A spouse or partner, a man or a woman, can suffer family violence. Other family members, such as children who witness family violence, are also considered victims. Family violence can take different forms, for example:
- Physical abuse (such as hitting or using a weapon).
- Sexual abuse (including rape or any unwanted sexual contact).
- Emotional abuse (such as threats or humiliation).
- Financial abuse (for example, controlling another person’s money without their permission).
- If you are experiencing any type of abuse, know that HHS Texas offers help.
- Temporary shelter 24 hours a day. State centers provide short-term emergency housing for survivors of family violence, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
- 24-hour helpline: 800-799-7233 (SAFE). This telephone line is attended 24 hours a day, every day of the year, by volunteers and trained employees.
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