POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 11002 Hammerly Boulevard

May 5, 2020 - Houston police have learned the fatal shooting of two persons found at 11002 Hammerly Boulevard about noon on April 23 was a murder/suicide incident.

The female victim, 77, is identified as Elizabeth Allen.  The male suspect is identified as Steven Allen, 43.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives N. Sharp and K. Fregia reported:

A neighbor and friend of Ms. Allen's had not heard from her or her son for about 10 days and called police to conduct a welfare check on the two.  Officers arrived and found Ms. Allen and her son deceased inside.

During the course of the investigation, detectives determined Steven Allen fatally shot his mother and then himself.  The motive in the incident is not known at this time.



JFC/VHS  5-5-20
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