Monday, May 24, 2010

Mercedes, TX: Husband Allegedly Shoots & Kills Wife Overnight

Last Update: 6:32 am


MERCEDES - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a deadly overnight shooting.

The shooting happened at a house on Guerra Street, located off of Mile 9 North and Mile 1 East in Mercedes.

Deputies found a woman shot to death inside her home at about 11 p.m. Authorities say the alleged gunman was her husband. Deputies are investigating what lead up to the shooting but they say the gunman's wife was reportedly hiding inside the home when she was killed.

The couple's children were also home at the time of the shooting and authorities interviewed them overnight.

The victim's husband was arrested and is expected to face homicide charges.

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