Gunfire inside a southwest Houston apartment left a 27-year-old woman dead and a 24-year-old man critically wounded, while three children bolted next door for help, according to Houston police. Investigators say the man has now been charged with murder and remains hospitalized with a gunshot wound.
What Police Say Happened
The shooting was reported around 6 p.m. in the 8700 block of Gustine Lane near Sapling Way. Neighbors told officers they heard a domestic argument inside the unit followed by a single gunshot, according to KPRC Click2Houston.
Lt. Larry Crowson told the outlet that two 10-year-old twins and a 3-year-old were inside the apartment when the argument broke out. After they heard the shot, the children ran next door to a relative, who called 911. Officers entered the apartment and found a woman dead at the scene and a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Paramedics rushed him to a hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
Suspect Identified And Charged
Houston police later identified the wounded man as 24-year-old Rony Arnoldo Alvarado Amaya. He has been charged with murder in the death of 27-year-old Angelica Loredo, according to FOX 26 Houston.
Investigators told FOX 26 they believe Amaya shot Loredo and then shot himself. He remains under guard at the hospital in critical condition.
Investigation And Legal Status
Detectives say the case is still under investigation and have not released a possible motive. Authorities had not publicly posted court dates or bond information as of the latest reports.
How To Help Or Get Help
Houston police asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact the department's Homicide Division. The agency shared an initial scene update on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter) here.
Coverage of the killing also highlighted mental health and crisis resources for people in distress, including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
