HOUSTON – A woman is dead after she was shot and killed by her wife in east Houston on Thursday, according to the Houston Police Department.
The shooting took place on Doris Oaks Circle at Hilda Oaks at around 1:25 a.m.
Officers said the suspect, identified as 37-year-old Portia Phillips, shot her wife while the two were in a fight.
Police arrived and said Phillips met them at the door with blood on her face and arms. The suspect then directed officers to a bedroom, where they found the 38-year-old victim whose identity has not yet been released.
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Emergency crews were headed to the residence while on the phone with someone in the house, attempting to save the woman who had been shot. She was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said they found the gun in the bedroom and detained Phillips for questioning. The suspect reportedly told police that the couple had gotten into an argument and she pointed a gun at the victim. At some point during the argument, the gun went off.
After consulting with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, charges were filed against Phillips and she was taken to the Harris County Jail.
In an effort to help victims, KPRC 2 News created a series, “Breaking Free,” reporting on domestic-related violence and its horrific consequences. The series showcased various stories of survival, heartache, and some even ending in death, but each shared a list of free domestic violence resources on how to get help. Do you know someone in need of help? KPRC 2 released the following features in “Breaking Free.”
Breaking Free: The state of domestic violence in Texas
Breaking Free - What is emotional and psychological abuse?
Breaking Free: Helping African Americans de-stigmatize abuse, learn to ask the right questions
Breaking Free: The red flags of an abusive relationship and tips on how to leave
Breaking Free from Domestic Violence: Far too many cases to count in Harris County
Breaking Free: Ways loved ones can support domestic violence victims
Do you need help? Free Domestic Violence Resources
Help is also available immediately if you need it through the following numbers:
Houston Area Women’s Center: (713) 528-2121
National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799−7233
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.