Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Shooting at 5514 Griggs Road

Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man at 5514 Griggs Road about 12:30 p.m. on Thursday (February 21).  

The suspect, Sherry Louise Stevens (b/f, 58), is charged with murder in the 182nd State District Court.  A booking photo of Stevens is attached to this news release.

The identity of the victim, 64, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M. Miller and Detective D. Stark reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting at the above address and found the victim deceased with multiple gunshot wounds to his back.  Stevens, the victim's girlfriend, flagged down an officer working an extra job at a nearby shopping center, admitted to the shooting, and led officers to the firearm used in the incident.  She was arrested and subsequently charged.

Sherry Louise Stevens

VHS/KJS  2-22-19
Inc. #022767319

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