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Woman Killed and Man Critically Hurt in Southwest Houston Shooting

Investigators, who say there is no ongoing danger to the public, are gathering evidence on what detectives call a suspected domestic-violence shooting.

Overview

  • A woman was killed and a man was critically injured in a shooting on the 8700 block of Gustine Lane in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
  • Houston police told reporters that detectives suspect the incident was related to domestic violence.
  • Officers are collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses and canvassing for surveillance video as they build a case.
  • No arrests or charging decisions have been reported and authorities describe the investigation as ongoing and developing.
  • The incident follows a string of recent fatal and serious shootings in the Houston area and officials provided domestic-violence hotlines for victims, including the Houston Area Women's Center at 713-528-2121 and AVDA at 713-224-9911.