HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police are looking for a gunman accused of killing his long-term girlfriend and injuring her daughter at a motel in southeast Houston,
Christopher George Edwards, 52, is charged with murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful carrying of a weapon. HPD released a previous mugshot of him from 2021 and his ID photo.
WANTED: Christopher George Edwards, 52, charged with murder & agg assault for the fatal shooting of a woman & the wounding of another at 4510 Idaho Street about 10 p.m. last night.More info: https://t.co/dC7qPk426tTIPS: HPD Homicide: 713-308-3600 or @CrimeStopHOU #hounews pic.twitter.com/Ce22UF3qXG
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Houston police said Edwards, his 41-year-old girlfriend, and her 21-year-old daughter were all staying in the same room at the Cushingberry Motel in the 4500 block of Idaho Street.
Investigators said there was a verbal argument — and that’s when Edwards opened fire just after 10 p.m. Monday.
Southeast officers are on a shooting at 4500 Idaho St. One victim was deceased upon arrival. Another victim was transported to an area hospital. #hounews CC9
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The mother died at the scene. Police said her daughter was shot at least one time in the stomach area.
The 21-year-old was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
Edwards ran away after the shooting in an unknown direction, police said. He was reportedly wearing a blue or light gray T-shirt and blue jeans when he ran off.
Anyone with information on Edwards’ whereabouts is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
