HOUSTON, TEXAS — A Houston woman fatally shot a man on Friday, who she claimed was attempting to break into her home in Spring Branch. The 41-year-old woman is cooperating with investigators, and initial findings suggest she acted in self-defense.
The incident occurred in the morning at ABA RV Park on Jacquelyn Drive. The deceased man, 53, was a recent resident of the community and barely knew the woman. The motive for the alleged break-in remains uncertain, and police confirmed no relationship between the two.
Law professor David Kwok highlighted the importance of self-defense laws in this case, especially regarding the necessity of using deadly force.
“If it was her RV, that would make a legally relevant difference,” Kwok said during an interview. “Another critical factor is this question about whether it’s reasonably necessary to use deadly force.”
Ultimately, a grand jury will determine if the woman will be charged.
Developing: Houston Police say a woman shot and killed a man in his 50’s after allegedly trying to break into her mobile home at a trailer park in the Spring Branch area. The man died at the scene and the case will be referred to a grand jury, police say. @KHOU pic.twitter.com/5aJa7XeMxR
— Troy Kless (@TroyKlessTV) July 28, 2023
