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Woman Killed in Kashmere Gardens, Neighbor Detained

Detectives are gathering evidence to determine whether charges will be filed

Overview

  • The shooting occurred Monday evening near Lavender Street and Pardee Street in the Kashmere Gardens area and left an adult woman with gunshot wounds who later died at a hospital.
  • An adult male was detained at the scene and is believed to be the shooter according to the Houston Police Department.
  • Police say the detained man told officers the woman assaulted him and that the two were neighbors involved in an ongoing dispute.
  • Authorities have not released the identities of those involved and have not announced any charges as detectives continue forensic work and witness interviews.
  • Houston police have asked the public to contact HPD or Crime Stoppers with tips, noting the case adds to several recent shootings the department is currently investigating.