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73-year-old man charged in deadly shooting of 42-year-old woman in Texas City, police say
By Luke Jones at ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC)
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
Texas City police said officers pronounced a 42-year-old woman dead after she was found with a gunshot wound to the chest. After an investigation, police said a 73-year-old man was charged with murder.
Key takeaway After an investigation, police said a 73-year-old man was charged with murder.
Why this matters in The Bellaire
The murder charge filed against a 73-year-old man in connection with the deadly shooting of a 42-year-old woman in Texas City raises concerns about public safety in neighboring communities, including Bellaire . As a community within the larger Houston area, Bellaire residents are likely to be aware of violent crimes occurring in nearby cities, and this incident may prompt some to reconsider their own safety measures. The fact that the shooting resulted in a murder charge suggests a potentially alarming level of violence, and Bellaire residents may be wondering if similar incidents could occur in their own city. With the investigation still unfolding, Bellaire residents will likely be watching to see how Texas City police and the Harris County justice system handle the case, and what measures may be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Texas City police said officers pronounced a 42-year-old woman dead after she was found with a gunshot wound to the chest. After an investigation, police said a 73-year-old man was charged with murder.
When was this published? This article was first published on June 27, 2026 by ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) and curated for The Bellaire readers.
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