A tragic incident unfolded in North Houston when an argument within a family, amidst a divorce, turned deadly. The Houston Police Department was called to the scene at the Element Apartments on Greens Road at around 9 p.m. last night, where a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the stairwell and pronounced dead at the location, CW39 reports.
The deceased was identified as the husband, involved in an altercation with his wife, who, according to FOX26 Houston, was also wounded in the leg during the exchange of gunfire. The dispute is said to have spiraled out of control when the male victim and the brother of his wife, who are both residents of the apartment complex, pulled guns on each other. The woman was transported to a hospital and is now in stable condition, while her brother fled the scene post-shooting, leading authorities on an active manhunt.
It has come to light that the couple has three children, ages ranging from 9 to 13. Despite the chaos, these minors were present but remained physically unharmed as the violent events of their parents' separation unfolded around them. Police have identified the suspect, the brother of the woman, and are urging anyone with information to contact either the police or Crime Stoppers at their earliest convenience.
The specifics of the confrontation remain under investigation. The Houston Police Department has not released additional information regarding the motive behind the argument or the details of the divorce that may have contributed to this tragic event, as the focus stays on locating the suspect.
