Authorities investigate a deadly shooting on Goforth Street.
HOUSTON - Police say the deadly shooting of a 23-year-old woman at an apartment in southeast Houston will be referred to a grand jury.
The shooting was reported around midnight in the 6500 block of Goforth Street.
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According to Houston police, the woman was at her apartment with her 22-year-old boyfriend when the shooting occurred. Police say the boyfriend stated that he removed a pistol from his waistband and accidentally discharged his weapon.
Authorities say the round struck the woman in the chest. The boyfriend reportedly called out for help and the victim’s roommates called 911. Police say they administered first aid to the woman until Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say there were two roommates in the apartment who didn’t report hearing a struggle or a fight before the single gunshot.
The boyfriend and the roommates were questioned by police and later released. No charges have been filed at this time.
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