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Ex Kills Siblings in Fatal Confrontation
27 Jul
Summary
- Teen mother and brother were fatally shot by ex-boyfriend.
- Suspect arrested shortly after shooting without incident.
- Victims' mother was also targeted but escaped injury.
A fatal shooting in Harris County, Texas, on Sunday morning resulted in the deaths of a 17-year-old mother and her 29-year-old brother. The Harris County Sheriff's Office responded to the incident at approximately 10:50 a.m. at a residence on W. Canino Road.
Authorities identified the suspected gunman as 19-year-old Angel Javier Rodriguez, the ex-boyfriend of the teen mother and father of her young child. He was apprehended without incident about 20 minutes from the crime scene. Deputies found the siblings suffering from multiple gunshot wounds upon arrival.
Investigators stated that Rodriguez arrived to confront the teen mother, and her brother intervened to protect her. Both siblings were fatally struck by gunfire. The victims' mother was also targeted during the incident but sustained no injuries.
Rodriguez was subsequently charged with capital murder and booked into the Harris County Jail. This charge carries a potential sentence of life in prison without parole or the death penalty. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the end of the couple's relationship is ongoing.
