BAYTOWN, Texas — A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found dead in front of a home in Baytown, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
The incident happened just after 6:30 a.m. Sunday at a home on Wallflower Avenue near the East Freeway.
According to Gonzalez, deputies were responding to a disturbance call at the home. When they arrived, the man was found dead in the front yard. A woman, who was believed to be the shooter, was found a short time later. Gonzalez said the woman is cooperating with the investigation.
The sheriff said the man and woman were arguing inside the home before the argument ended up outside.
"At some point, it started spilling over out into the front yard," Gonzalez said. "We believe he was probably shot inside and he exited the residence...after her and then collapsed in the front yard."
Gonzalez said the couple has been divorced for the last two years, but that they might have been living together. He also confirmed a previous arrest was made at the home in a previous incident, but Gonzalez did not say who was arrested.
Domestic and family violence cases in the Houston area have increased at an alarming rate. Victims often suffer in silence because they feel scared, helpless or ashamed.
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, here are some discreet ways to reach out for help.
The Houston Area Women’s Center has a 24-hour hotline for victims of domestic violence at 713-528-2121 or 1-800-256-0551.
The Family Time Crisis Center can also be reached 24 hours a day at 281-446-2615.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
Crisis Text Line: Text START to 88788.