Woman shot, killed in Spring home, stepchild charged with murder, officials say

Spring woman shot, killed, possibly by her granddaughter, officials say

A woman is in Harris County custody after shooting what officials believe was the woman's grandmother. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle shares the details available so far.

HOUSTON - Harris County deputies are investigating a deadly shooting in Spring after finding a woman shot inside a home.

Spring, Texas: Hannover Forest Drive shooting

What we know:

Officials confirmed on Friday night that Dakayla Dailey, 27, has been charged in the shooting death of her stepmother, Kathy Brown, 69. 

Dailey was booked into the Harris County Jail. 

Officials said it appeared that Dailey was upset that her stepmother didn't have any money. 

Dakayla Dailey (Source: Harris County Sheriff's Office)

The backstory:

Constable Mark Herman reports officials were called to the 21300 block of Hannover Forest Drive after reports of multiple gunshots were heard in the area.

Captain Aaron Strain states a worker in the backyard of the home heard gunshots and told deputies the home he heard them come from.

When deputies got to the home, they found two women inside. An older woman in her 60s was pronounced dead at the scene and the other woman in her late 20s was detained by authorities.

Deadly Spring, Texas shooting | Full police report

Harris County authorities believe an older woman was shot and killed by her adult granddaughter in their Spring home on Friday, Oct. 17. Sgt. Greg Pinkins provided information at the scene.

Harris County Sgt. Greg Pinkins reported that the two women were possibly a grandmother and granddaughter. They're believed to be the only people living in the home.

The suspected granddaughter was reportedly taken in for an interview.

Harris County detectives are investigating the shooting.

Information from neighbor

What they're saying:

Deena, a neighbor to the victim, spoke to FOX 26 and said a mom and daughter lived at the home.

According to an emotional Deena, the older mother who stayed at the home was very kind and was the first to welcome her to the neighborhood four years ago. 

What we don't know:

It's unclear if bond has been set for Dailey.