Houston double murder: Two women killed in ambush-style attack, suspected shooter wanted
HOUSTON - Houston police are investigating a double homicide that occurred at 133 E 37th Street in Northwest Houston in the early morning hours.
According to police, they received a call around 1:38 a.m. regarding a shooting. At the scene, they located two females, one 39-year-old and one 22-year-old, with fatal gunshot wounds.
Witnesses say three women were sitting on the porch just hanging out when a man dressed in a blue hoodie, camouflage pants, and wearing a mask, black shoes, and black gloves appeared from behind a fence and started firing at the women sitting on the porch.
The two women were shot and killed immediately. They were pronounced dead at the scene.
The 39-year-old victim was identified as Mary Arredondo by her mother, Selinda Trevino who arrived after receiving a call from one of her grandchildren about the shooting.
"This should not happen. Whoever did this please turn yourself in. It shouldn’t happen at all. They were just enjoying their night," Trevino said.
Arredondo was a mother of four and is being remembered as someone who people loved to be around.
"Mary was a funny person, she was outgoing, goofy, we get together and just talk and chat about life," Trevino said.
The other woman, who was the owner of the home, was able to take off running. Her only injuries came from falling when running away.
A handful of shots were fired by the man before he ran away. It wasn't determined if he was in a vehicle or on foot.
According to HPD's preliminary investigation, they believe the shooter was an estranged ex-boyfriend, after getting statements from the women who escaped the shooting. As of the latest update, they have not confirmed the identity of the suspect.
"This domestic violence is getting out of hand. If you’re not in a good relationship get out. Save your lives. You don’t need to get killed for that," Trevino said.
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There were also five children in the home at the time of the shooting.
Police that anyone with video of the shooting whether from a Ring camera or other video that will help with this investigation to provide them immediately.
This is still an ongoing investigation and we will provide more information as it becomes available.