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Houston Woman Detained Following Fatal Shooting Amidst Alleged Attack on Weaver Road

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Published on December 19, 2024
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An altercation on Wednesday morning at 4679 Weaver Road ended with the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old man. The incident, which occurred just before 6:00 a.m., is being reviewed by a grand jury, as stated by the Houston Police Department.

The victim’s name hasn’t been released yet, but police confirmed the 49-year-old woman involved in the shooting is the informant. She wasn’t hurt and says she shot the man after a struggle. When police arrived, they found the man dead from a gunshot wound. Paramedics declared him dead at the scene, as reported by the Houston Police Department.

The woman who admitted to the shooting was taken by officers for questioning. According to the Houston Police Department, "The female told investigators the male attacked her and, after a brief confrontation and struggle, the male was shot" The Harris County District Attorney's Office decided to present the case to a grand jury to determine what happened and if any charges are necessary. As more information becomes available, including updates on the grand jury's decision and the people involved.