South Houston: Woman in ballistic vest shoots, kills elderly woman collecting cans, police say

Elderly woman shot, killed while collecting cans at south Houston apartment complex, police say

Police say a resident at a complex on Griggs Road shot at woman through an apartment window.

HOUSTON - A Houston woman has been arrested after allegedly killing an older woman who was collecting cans outside an apartment complex.

Houston Griggs Road apartment shooting

What we know:

On Wednesday, Houston Police announced the arrest of 43-year-old Amber McNulty.

The arrest was tied to a deadly shooting at an apartment complex on Griggs Road near Highway 90.

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Police say the victim, a 75-year-old woman, was known for collecting cans. She was reportedly picking up cans that a resident left on an apartment porch.

McNulty, who lived at the apartment, allegedly saw the woman, put on a ballistic vest, and shot at her through a window.

According to police, McNulty said "she felt she was in danger and was trying to protect herself."

McNulty was detained and later charged with felon in possession of a weapon. Other charges are pending.

What we don't know:

The victim will be identified to the public until her loved ones have been notified.

What you can do:

Anyone with more information on this case can call one of the following agencies:

• HPD Homicide Division: 713-308-3600
• Crime Stoppers: 713-222-TIPS (8477)