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Woman shot, killed in Katy neighborhood
What was first reported as a possible road rage incident is now being described by investigators as a bizarre and tragic situation. FOX 26's Karys Belger explains.
KATY, Texas - A woman has died after she and a man allegedly pulled guns during a confrontation in a Katy neighborhood.
Katy neighborhood shooting
What we don't know:
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says the incident happened early Wednesday afternoon on Rusty Ridge Lane, near North Fry Road and FM 529.
A deputy was heading to a woman who reported a bullet found on top of her car.
As the deputy was going to the woman's home, calls started coming in about a shooting nearby. The deputy eventually came across the shooting scene himself.
Before the shooting, a man was towing a work trailer in the neighborhood and had pulled his vehicle to the side so a woman in her vehicle could pass by. Allegedly, the woman stepped out of her vehicle and confronted the man.
After the two exchanged words, the man and woman both pulled out guns. The man shot the woman, and she was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The man called 911 after the shooting, and officials say he is cooperating with the investigation.
Sheriff Gonzalez says two children, possibly eight and four years old, and a dog were in the woman's vehicle. They were not hurt, but they may have seen the shooting.
The woman was believed to be the mother of those kids. Deputies and neighbors are said to be taking care of the children while the investigation continues.
What we don't know:
No one involved has been identified at this time. Officials say the woman was 32 years old, and it's believed the woman and man did not know each other before the incident.
It's also believed the woman involved in this incident is the same woman who reported the bullet on her car, but that has not been confirmed at this time.
What's next:
Detectives are continuing to investigate. Charges will be determined from there.
The Source: The information in this article comes from the Harris County Sheriff's Office.