Two Dead In Shoot-And-Run Murder/Suicide

"HOUSTON, TX — A man shot and killed his estranged wife and later turned the gun on himself in an apparent murder-suicide this morning in east Houston, police said.

"The two argued at Woodforest Chase Apartments in the 12700 block of Woodforest just before 8:30 a.m., and the woman retreated to her car and locked the doors, investigators said.

"`He fired several shots into the car, striking her, and then he leaves the scene,`said Houston police Lt. Ron Walker.

"Police said the suspect drove about a mile away and apparently committed suicide in the 13100 block of Woodforest. His body was found in a black pickup truck.

"The severely wounded victim died upon arrival at LBJ Hospital. Police withheld her identity until her family could be notified."

From chron.com...