HOUSTON – A man faces murder charges after allegedly killing his mother Saturday morning inside a home in southeast Houston.
Around 12:20 a.m., Harris County deputies responded to a report of a shooting at a residence in the 10100 block of Sagedale Drive in southeast Houston, near Pearland. When they arrived, they found a 37-year-old woman dead.
Officials said 20-year-old Jacob McMurrough shot his mother during a dispute. Court documents show the argument started after his mother struck his grandparent's car. The argument escalated due to McMurrough's claims that his mother had physically and emotionally abused him.
Harris County sheriff's Sgt. Greg Pinkins said at some point during the fight, the son went outside and retrieved a handgun from his car. He returned to the house and shot his mother several times, officials said.
Deputies said the victim's 91 and 96-year-old grandparents were also present in the home when the shooting occurred.
Deputies took McMurrough into custody, and his bond was set at $75,000.
This is an ongoing investigation. Check back for updates.
Pct 2 Deputy Constables and @HCSOTexas Investigators are at a shooting call at a residence located at 10126 Sagedale Drive. Preliminary info: a male shot an adult female/relative, the female has been pronounced deceased at the location. #HouNews pic.twitter.com/FM7TsxePBT
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) April 25, 2020