In a heartbreaking event that unfolded in the early hours of Monday, two brothers lost their lives in what authorities believe to be a murder-suicide. The incident took place in a townhouse located on the 15100 block of Ella Boulevard. The victims, both in their twenties, were found with fatal gunshot injuries after law enforcement was alerted to the scene shortly before 2 a.m.
The mother of the two men, who was present in the house at the time of the incident, made the distressing 911 call. She was alerted by a commotion coming from her sons’ room. Upon forcing the locked door open, she discovered her sons with fatal injuries. The traumatic discovery resulted in her suffering a panic attack, which required immediate medical attention.
Authorities suspect that the younger brother, aged 22, shot his 24-year-old sibling, who was diagnosed with autism, before turning the gun on himself. A single handgun was found at the scene by the responding deputies.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office disclosed that they had previously been called to the residence for issues related to mental health and family disturbances involving one of the brothers. However, they did not specify which brother was involved in these prior incidents.
As the investigation is still ongoing, a clear motive for the tragic event has not yet been determined. Sgt. Sidney Miller noted that while there is a known medical history associated with one of the brothers, it is still unclear how or if this played a role in the tragic incident.
The sheriff’s office has expressed its condolences to the family during this challenging time and encourages anyone grappling with mental health issues to seek professional help.