Double homicide and suicide in Houston linked to previous relationship, police say | Texas

HOUSTON, Texas — A fatal shooting between a 17-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman, followed by the apparent suicide of a 26-year-old man, remains under investigation by Houston police. The incident occurred at a residence located at 1114 Choate Circle Drive around 9:05 p.m. on Thursday, May 23.

The identities of the victims are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. The suspect was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead, according to Sergeant N. Lazo of the HPD Homicide Division and Detective M. Providence.

While responding to a shooting call at the residence, HPD patrol officers discovered an unconscious female with multiple gunshot wounds in the kitchen. Next to her lay a man with an apparent gunshot wound. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the woman dead at the scene, while the suspect was taken to a hospital, where he died the next day.

The investigation revealed that a second male victim was shot multiple times and was transported by a family member to a nearby HFD station before officers arrived. He was then transported to UTMB Health Clear Lake Campus Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Further investigation determined that the victim and suspect had a prior romantic relationship. The victim, a 17-year-old man, was identified as the cousin of the victim’s current partner. The investigation is ongoing.