East Harris County: Wanted man accused of shooting, killing his parents in Crosby area

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A man has been named as the suspect in his parents' shooting deaths, and Harris County authorities are now looking for him.

Crosby, TX shooting: Suspect wanted for parents' deaths

The backstory:

On July 11, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says deputies were called for a welfare check at the 10500 block of Crosby-Lynchburg Road, near Interstate 90.

When deputies arrived at the home, they reportedly found a man dead with a gunshot wound. Authorities have since identified the man as 75-year-old Christopher Leman Sr.

His wife, 73-year-old Mary Leman, was flown to a hospital. She was expected to recover, but authorities say she was pronounced deceased on July 13.

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PREVIOUS COVERAGE - East Harris County: Man shot and killed, woman injured

Officials say a welfare check led to them finding a man dead with a gunshot and a woman being flown to a hospital. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle reports from the scene in the Crosby area.

PREVIOUS COVERAGE: East Harris County: Man found dead with gunshot wound, woman hospitalized, officials say

Christopher Leman Jr. (Photo courtesy: Harris County Sheriff's Office)

What we know:

Now, authorities say the couple's son, 47-year-old Christopher Leman Jr., has been charged with capital murder for his parents' deaths. 

According to officials, Leman Jr is "considered a threat to the community."

What we don't know:

Harris County authorities are unsure of where Leman Jr. could be.

What you can do:

Anyone with information on Christopher Leman Jr's whereabouts can call one of the following agencies:

  • HCSO Homicide Unit: 713-274-9100
  • Crime Stoppers: 713-222-TIPS (8477)

The Source: Harris County Sheriff's Office and previous FOX 26 reporting.

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