Houston shooting: Son arrested for shooting, killing 65-year-old mother, police say

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An arrest has been made in the death of an elderly woman northeast of Houston.

Michael Kuykendall was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly murdering his mother, 65-year-old Carol Kuykendall.

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Deputies with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office responded to the 25200 block of Forest Sounds Lane for an assault-firearm call in Porter around 5 p.m. on Tuesday.

Michael Scott Kuykendall (Photo courtesy of  Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office)

Officials say they found Carol Kuykendall dead upon arrival.

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Investigators with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Homicide and Violent Crimes are continuing to investigate the homicide.

Michael Kuykendall is currently being held in the Montgomery County Jail.