A late-night argument at an Alief apartment complex exploded into violence when a woman was shot several times by her boyfriend, according to police. The shooting happened in the 10600 block of Beechnut Street, drawing a heavy Houston Police Department response and a search for the suspect, who took off before officers arrived. The woman was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive.
Westside officers are at a shooting scene 10600 Beechnut. Adult female who was shot by a known suspect transported by HFD. 202
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) December 19, 2025
Police response and what we know
According to Click2Houston, Houston Police posted that Westside officers were called to the complex and that the adult female victim was transported by Houston Fire Department medics. The outlet reports Lt. Larry Crowson told investigators the woman is expected to survive her injuries and that officers know who the suspect is and are actively searching for him. The department’s X post is embedded above and was used by reporters at the scene.
Why this matters in Houston
Intimate-partner violence remains a serious problem in the Houston area. The Houston Chronicle reported that Harris County saw a substantial increase in domestic-violence killings between 2023 and 2024. A University of Houston study also found intimate-partner homicides in the region have risen sharply in recent years and that firearms were involved in roughly 73% of identified intimate-partner violence deaths, underscoring how quickly a dispute can turn deadly when a gun is present. Local advocates and service providers say expanded shelter capacity and coordinated response teams remain critical to preventing further tragedies.
Getting help and how to report tips
Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information for investigators is urged to contact the Houston Police Department; the city’s contact page lists 713-884-3131 for non-emergency police service. Survivors of abuse and people seeking confidential support can call the Houston Area Women’s Center hotline at 713-528-2121 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). In immediate danger, call 911. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the channels listed on HPD’s contact and phone directory pages.
