Children run next door to relative after hearing gunshot in parent’s bedroom
Murder and attempted suicide scene (Houston Police Department)
HOUSTON – Houston police are investigating what they believe was a murder with an attempted suicide after a woman was found shot to death and a man in critical condition from a gunshot wound.
It happened around 6 p.m. in the 8700 block of Gustine Lane.
Lt. Larry Crowson says three children, two 10-year-old’s and a 3-year-old, were inside an apartment when they heard a gunshot coming from their parent’s bedroom.
Crowson says they ran next door to a relative, who called 911.
When police arrived and entered the apartment, they found a woman dead with an apparent gunshot wound. A man was also found with at least one gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital in critical condition.
South Gessner officers are at a shooting scene 8700 Gustine. Adult female deceased at the scene and adult male transported in critical condition. We believe there is no danger to the public. 202 pic.twitter.com/xRTBUBX3hk
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) June 19, 2026
Police are currently conducting an investigation and are also with the man at the hospital.
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