HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A woman reportedly shot and killed her estranged common-law husband as he was attempting to break into her home in a Humble neighborhood early Tuesday morning.
The shooting took place at the home in the 3700 block of Woodlace Drive.
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According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the deceased man arrived at the home and went to the back where he kicked in the door and attempted to come inside.
In the early hours, Pct 4 deputies responded to a shooting at the 3700 blk of Woodlace. One adult male (39) was confirmed deceased on-scene and a female (39) was detained. @HCSOTexas CSI & Homicide Investigators responded. The victim was
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) January 16, 2024
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At some point during the break-in, the woman opened fire and shot the man.
The man, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators found the victim was armed with a handgun at the time of the incident. Gonzalez said that several police reports have been made regarding an ongoing situation at that residence.
The shooter is being cooperative with investigators and no charges are expected to be filed at this time.