Texas Authorities Now Say Female Victim Was Ambushed

A 39 year old Texas woman was murdered near Houston Lake late Sunday night, and the Harris County Sheriff's Office homicide division is investigating it as a domestic violence ambush that took place in the victim's drive way. Nearby surveillance cameras were able to capture the sound of several gunshots occurring a little after 11 PM last night, and when Emergency Medical Services arrived on the scene, they pronounced the woman dead.

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Domestic violence is said to be on the rise in the Houston metro and Harris County according to this KHOU article, and that has local authorities wanting to remind you that you are never alone, and there are a multitude of resources to assist you in protecting yourself from dangerous situations involving stalkers, exes, and even family members.

Texas Authorities Now Say Female Victim Was Ambushed

Houston in particular continues to stand out in Texas for its national rankings in categories like most dangerous cities to live, and as more and more people flood to the metro, it will remain a challenge to keep neighborhoods from getting worse before they can improve.

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The last thing anyone wants in the neighborhood and near their home is any type of violence or gun going off, but it especially sad to hear that a woman returning home from an evening out with friends did not even make it through her door after parking in their driveway.