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Harris County woman found shot dead on Cool Springs Drive, son detained

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Published  June 4, 2025 7:09am CDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 26 Houston

The Brief

    • Harris County authorities detained a man who allegedly shot and killed his mother in north Houston.
    • Sergeant Pinkins was told by the parent's of the woman their grandson fired the shot.
    • It is unclear what charges, if any, will be filed.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A man was detained by Harris County authorities after his mother was shot and killed at a home in north Houston.

Mother allegedly shot by son

What we know:

Harris County deputies were called to 515 Cool Springs Drive around 9:30 p.m. for an in-progress call, says Harris County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Pinkins.

A woman, 43, was found shot dead inside the home. According to Sgt. Pinkins, the parents of the woman, said their grandson shot his mother one time.

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The 27-year-old son was detained by police.

What we don't know:

At this time, there is no indication of why the shooting happened.

It is unclear if charges will officially be filed.

The Source: Harris County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Pinkins gave details at the scene.

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