A domestic dispute in a North Houston neighborhood escalated into violence last night. Houston Police have identified the man accused of shooting his wife on Lautrec Drive around 8:00 p.m. following an argument over custody issues, as reported by FOX 26 Houston.
The woman was discovered with a gunshot wound and was subsequently transported to the hospital, where she remains in critical condition. Despite the efforts of authorities, the husband, who is believed to have shot her before fleeing the scene in a pickup truck, has not yet been located. A teenage boy was present in the home during this traumatic incident.
Houston Police stated in X confirmed the situation, "North officers are at a shooting scene 6400 Laurtec. Adult female transported in critical condition. Know suspect fled the scene." Investigators continue to search the area for the suspect.
North officers are at a shooting scene 6400 Laurtec. Adult female transported in critical condition. Know suspect fled the scene. 202 pic.twitter.com/jjc4uWVZa1
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) January 10, 2024
Authorities have not disclosed further specifics about the shooting or the ongoing investigation. As this is a developing story, updates on the victim's condition and the husband's whereabouts are expected to be provided when available. The family at the heart of this tragedy now grapples with the dual specters of violence and uncertainty.
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