Man charged in shooting that left 2 dead at Spring apartment complex, deputies say
SPRING, Texas - A man has been charged after two people were found shot to death Sunday morning at a Spring-area apartment complex, authorities said.
Deadly Spring apartment shooting
What we know:
At about 5:30 a.m. Sunday, deputies with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office responded to a reported "life in danger" call at an apartment complex in the 2900 block of FM 2920, near Spring Cypress Road and Ella Boulevard.
When deputies arrived, they found two people in a stairwell suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities identified the victims as 34-year-old Estelle Camarillo and 22-year-old Junior Ruiz.
Investigators said a man, later identified as Adrian Abreu, was quickly detained at the scene.
Adrian Abreu
What they're saying:
Detectives learned the shooting stemmed from a physical altercation after Camarillo and Abreu, who arrived together, attempted to assist a friend who had reportedly been involved in an alleged domestic assault.
Investigators said the confrontation escalated in the stairwell before gunfire erupted.
Authorities said Abreu has been charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of Camarillo and felon in possession of a weapon.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said the death investigation of Ruiz will be presented to a grand jury for review.
Abreu has been booked into the Harris County Jail.
What's next:
Homicide detectives with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate the shooting. Authorities said additional details could be released as the investigation progresses.
What you can do:
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 713-221-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
The Source: Information in this article is from the Harris County Precinct 4 Constables' Office and Major Ben Katrib with the Harris County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Bureau.