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73-Year-Old Charged After Texas City Woman Found Fatally Shot

Police say the suspect is jailed with bond set as investigators seek tips to advance an active homicide probe.

Overview

  • Officers responding to a welfare check in the 7200 block of Mallard Drive found 42-year-old Angela Gray with an apparent gunshot wound to the chest and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Police charged 73-year-old Lee Sims with murder and booked him into the Texas City Jail with bond set at $250,000.
  • Investigators have not disclosed a motive or whether the suspect and victim knew each other and say the investigation remains active.
  • Authorities are asking anyone with information to call Detective Charles at 409-643-5763 or Detective Stinson at 409-643-5200 or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 409-763-TIPS (8477).
  • Thursday’s discovery triggered routine homicide procedures including evidence collection and interviews, and officials say further developments and charging decisions could follow as the probe continues.