POLICE Department
Investigation into Attempted Murder-Suicide at 9560 Deering #59
May 19, 2016 - Houston police are investigating an apparent attempted murder-suicide at 9560 Deering #59 about 8 a.m. on Wednesday (May 18).
One female victim, Jetaime Ellis, 26, of the above address, was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital. Her daughter, Jada Jolivette, 14 months, was transported to Texas Children's Hospital. The male suspect, Eric Jolivette, 30, was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital in ciritical condition. All three are expected to survive their injuries.
HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M. Miller and Officer C. Elder reported:
Ms. Ellis and her husband (suspect Eric Jolivette) returned to their apartment at the above address and got into an argument outside the front door. During the argument, Jolivette struck Ellis, pushed her inside the apartment where she then ran to the bedroom. Jolivette came in with a shotgun and shot Ellis. Their daughter, Jada, was also wounded in the gunfire. Jolivette then turned the gun on himself. Both baby Jada and Ellis were transported by HFD paramedics to the hospital. Jolivette was transported to the hospital with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
No charges have been filed at this time, as the investigation is continuing.
Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.
VHS/JFC 5-19-16
Inc. #063389016
For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.
