Man admits to killing girlfriend in NE Harris County shooting

The suspect reportedly told detectives that his girlfriend threatened to end their relationship before he shot her Saturday evening.
By Briahn Hawkins at FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local · · 1 min read

The suspect reportedly told detectives that his girlfriend threatened to end their relationship before he shot her Saturday evening.
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