HOUSTON – A couple is in custody after Harris County sheriff’s deputies said a man was fatally shot by his ex-wife’s current boyfriend in north Harris County on Monday.
Deputies said the shooting happened at Lakeview Apartment Homes in the 16700 block of Ella Boulevard around 1 a.m.
According to investigators, the victim, identified by deputies as 34-year-old Artuiro Magee, was shot and killed by his ex-wife’s current boyfriend. An altercation took place earlier Sunday evening and then a second altercation took place later on, which deputies said resulted in the deadly shooting.
Deputies said an 11-year-old girl and a 6-year-old were left at the scene. Two other children, ages 9 and 11 months old, were taken by the man and woman, who fled the scene after the shooting, deputies said.
An Amber Alert was issued for the children, but it was canceled after they were children were found safe. They have been placed in the custody of Child Protective Services, deputies said.
Authorities said Romanus Roberto, 22, and his girlfriend, 28-year-old Jasmine Johnson, were arrested by police in Nacogdoches. Johnson was arrested on outstanding warrants that were not connected to the shooting, deputies said. No mug shots were released.
BREAKING: The male suspect in this morning's fatal shooting in the 16700 block of Ella has been apprehended by authorities in Nacogdoches. His female companion was also taken into custody. Both children, who were the subject of an #AmberAlert, are safe. More details tk. #hounews pic.twitter.com/hCDNuWvbDr
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