KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
November 11, 2024
By Natalie Cook Clark
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A married Katy couple were found dead over the weekend of an apparent murder-suicide, a crime that continues to rise in America.
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Harris County Sherriff’s Office deputies responded to a call in from family for a welfare check on Saturday. The call came in around 4:00 p.m. and deputies arrived to the Emory at West Cypress Apartments at 19770 Clay Road in Katy around 4:30 p.m.
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At the scene they found a couple dead of apparent gunshot wounds.
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Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez first shared the developing story on social media.
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 Incident Ocurred Friday Night
After further investigation, deputies believe that the incident happened around 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024.
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According to authorities, the couple, a woman (52-years-old) and a man (48-years-old,) were married and originally from Cuba. Reports indicate that they were married for about nine years but living separately. Â
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The incident is still under investigation, but authorities believe that this is was a case of murder-suicide, where the husband shot his wife and then turned the gun on himself.
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Murder-suicide crimes continue to rise across America. The Violence Police center reports that 11 murder-suicides happen across America weekly. These crimes often stem from a history of domestic violence.
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According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. The Katy area has several resources available to anyone in need or anyone who may suspect a family member or friend is a victim of this violence.
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Katy Area Resources
Katy Christian Ministries offers two hotlines as calls continue to increase.
Domestic Abuse Hotline
281-391-HELP (4504)
Sexual Abuse Hotline
281-693-RAPE (7273)
Both hotlines are open Monday-Thursday 9a.m.-5p.m. and are answered by trained advocates.
Katy Cares supports women and children experiencing situational homelessness due to violence and abuse. This local non-profit organization offers tele-chats to support those in need.
Katy Cares Tele-Talks
832-942-8441
Monday-Friday 12-2p.m., 7-9p.m.
Sunday 7-9p.m.
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