Harris Co. shooting: Man accused of shooting 2 family members, claims they were performing 'witchcraft' on him
HOUSTON - The Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating following a shooting at an apartment complex on Sunday.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the shooting occurred in the 7600 block of Fallbrook around 4 p.m.
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Gonzalez said an preliminary information found that an adult male, later identified as 23-year-old Wilman Sandoval, shot his 17-year-old brother and his brother's 26-year-old fiancé.
Both family members were taken to the hospital in critical condition, and are now said to be in fair condition and will survive.
Gonzalez stated the male victim, when he was shot, was able to try and assist his fiancé by trying to get her to safety, but she sustained several gunshot wounds.
The alleged shooter was detained on the scene, officials said.
Gonzalez said that Sandoval accused both of the victims of committing witchcraft on him.
Sandoval has been arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated assault.