The Brief Houston police report two people are dead after a shooting in the north Houston area. The shooting took place on Lindale Street near the intersection of Winchell Street, north of I-610 North Loop. Houston police say they have the suspect in custody.



A suspect is in custody following a Monday morning shooting that left a man and a woman dead in north Houston.

Shooting reported in north Houston

The backstory:

The shooting was reported around 8:20 a.m. on Lindale Street near the intersection of Winchell Street, just north of I-610 North, according to Houston police.

A middle-aged woman and man were reportedly found shot to death in front of a home.

Police said the shooting might have been related to domestic violence, and they wanted to talk to an ex-boyfriend about the shooting. Police said family reported a previous argument involving the ex-boyfriend.

Suspect in custody

What we know:

A few hours later, police confirmed a suspect was taken into custody.

The Liberty County Pct. 5 Constable's Office said a red Ford Fusion that police were looking for in connection to the shooting was picked up on a Flock camera.

A deputy with the Liberty County Pct. 2 Constable's Office reportedly spotted the a red Ford and called for backup. Liberty County Precinct 5 Constable David Hunter and another deputy were nearby and responded too.

After a traffic stop, authorities say a man came out with his hands up and was arrested.

Officials have identified the suspect as David Elijah Herrera.

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