KATY, Texas – A 46-year-old mother found dead in her bedroom after shots were fired at her Katy home the previous night has been identified, Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.
HCSO deputies were dispatched to the home in the 3000 block of Winchester Ranch Trail shortly before 8 a.m. Wednesday.
When deputies arrived, they located the woman, identified as Kimberly Lewis, with a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.
The victim has been identified as Kimberly Lewis (46). Anyone with info related to this case is urged to contact HCSO Homicide Unit 713-274-9100 or @CrimeStopHOU 713-222-TIPS. #HouNews https://t.co/STRy1IeGwF
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) April 27, 2023
HCSO said the mother’s 19-year-old son found her dead and called 911.
“At this point, we don’t know what the delay is. That is still under investigation,” Sgt. Miller said.
The victim’s 11-year-old twin sons were also home when the shooting happened.
A homeowner’s ring camera captured the sound of the shooting. Seconds later, you can see a car speed off.
“That was something horrible they did,” Elizabeth Rios said.
Rios lives in the neighborhood and knew the victim.
“It’s really sad. She was a nice person. We don’t understand what could have happened, what problems she was in or if it was a mistake, we don’t know what could have happened,” she said.
“It’s scary. I have kids that come out in the neighborhood to ride their four-wheelers, three-wheelers, and bicycles. It’s senseless,” Gerald Graham said.
According to Sgt. Sidney Miller with the HCSO Homicide Unit, people reported hearing gunshots at around 11 p.m. Tuesday and seeing a dark-colored vehicle speed off. The victim’s body was discovered the next morning.
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Deputies said she may have been in bed and got up to look outside after hearing something, but they are unsure.
Casings found outside revealed that the shots were only fired at the woman’s upstairs bedroom.
Deputies are canvasing the neighborhood for surveillance video and talking to witnesses to try to get additional information.
Anyone with information on this shooting is urged to contact the HCSO Homicide Unit at (713) 274-9100 or Crime Stoppers at (713) 222-TIPS.