Houston man accused of killing woman, shooting himself charged with murder

Published June 22, 2026 1:31 PM CDT

Photo from the scene (Source: Houston Police Department)

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Houston police have identified a man who is accused of killing a woman and also shooting himself last week.

Rony Arnoldo Alvarado Amaya, 24, has been charged with murder in the death of 27-year-old Angelica Loredo. Amaya remains hospitalized.

Woman killed in Houston shooting

The backstory:

The shooting was reported on Thursday afternoon at an apartment on Gustine Lane near Sapling Way in far southwest Houston.

Police say three children were in the apartment and heard their parents arguing in the next bedroom. They reportedly then heard a gunshot and ran next door to another family member’s house.

The relatives called police, who arrived to find the woman, Loredo, dead at the scene. Amaya also had a gunshot wound and was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Police say Amaya shot himself and the woman.

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The Source: The information in this article comes from the Houston Police Department.

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