Two separate shootings by wives against their husbands have shaken Houston, seeing one man critically injured and opening a window into the deadly dynamics of domestic disputes turned violent. The Harris County Sheriff's Office is delving into the circumstances of a Wednesday night altercation at an apartment complex in the 15300 block of the Northwest Freeway, which ended with a woman allegedly firing multiple rounds at her 40-year-old husband. According to FOX 26 Houston, the man was taken to the hospital in critical condition and underwent surgery; he has since been stabilized. The woman received hospital attention as a precautionary measure.
The earlier account of domestic violence in west Houston saw Keaiirra Shavoiyae Chidozie, aged 28, charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for the shooting of her 26-year-old husband during an argument, as detailed by court documents. ABC13 Houston reports that the incident took place Thursday evening in the couple's apartment on 2634 Yorktown Street, with the man found shot in the bedroom with wounds to his torso, arm, and chest.
In the latter case, the argument between Chidozie and her husband reportedly escalated, leading to the husband following his wife into their bedroom, where the dispute continued until Chidozie, allegedly fearing for her safety, grabbed a pistol and fired multiple shots at her spouse. Police apprehended Chidozie in a parking lot along with the couple's two children, who are now under the care of a family member.
