Houston police say a shooting in the southwest part of the city has left a mother dead and her husband in critical condition. Investigators describe the case as an apparent murder-suicide attempt. Police say there is no threat to the public as they work to understand what happened.
According to police, the shooting happened in the 6100 block of Gustine. That location is close to South Gessner and South Bracewood in southwest Houston. The Houston Police Department was on the scene as the investigation got underway.
Police say the incident happened at around six o'clock. The couple had been arguing in their apartment when the violence occurred. What began as a dispute ended with one person dead and another gravely hurt.
An adult woman, described as a mother, was found dead at the scene. Her husband was taken to the hospital in critical condition, according to authorities. Police characterized the case as an attempted murder-suicide.
The couple's three children were inside the home at the time, police said. According to authorities, two of the children were twins and another was three years old. The children were present in the apartment as the events unfolded.
Police say the twins heard gunshots and ran to a nearby apartment. They went to a neighboring unit as the situation was taking place. Authorities recounted that detail in describing how the scene unfolded.
Investigators said they do not believe there is any danger to the surrounding community. Officers remained at the scene to gather evidence and further details. Authorities indicated more information would follow as the investigation continued.