East Harris County: Man arrested for parents' shooting deaths in Crosby area, officials say

CROSBY, Texas - A man is now in Harris County custody for the shooting deaths of his parents, according to authorities.

Crosby, TX shooting: Suspect arrested for parents' death

Harris County crime: Man wanted for parents' deaths in Crosby area

The suspect's parents were reportedly found shot in their home in mid-July. Christopher Leman Jr. is now wanted for the shooting.

What we know:

The Harris County Sheriff's Office says 47-year-old Christopher Leman Jr. was taken into custody on Sunday. He is said to be charged with capital murder.

On Friday, Leman Jr. was identified as the suspect in the deaths of his parents, 75-year-old Christopher Leman Sr. and 73-year-old Mary Leman.

His bond was set at $4 million.

What we don't know:

There is no information on a possible motive.

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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.

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 Leman Sr.

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

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