HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A man shot his girlfriend to death at their apartment in north Harris County late Thursday night before taking off with their 1-year-old child, according to the sheriff's office. Officials said the man returned to the apartment and dropped the child off before taking off again.
It happened around 11:40 p.m. on Red Oak Drive in the Bammel area near the North Freeway.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said the couple's neighbors reported hearing gunshots before finding the woman in the apartment.
She was later identified as 33-year-old Ashley Davis.
On Friday, Houston police found Richard Mitchell, 51, dead in his vehicle with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The 1-year-old child is reportedly safe in the custody of family.
Resources for victims of domestic or family violence
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.