Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the shooting of a woman at 5602 Hirsch Road about 3 a.m. last Friday (Jan. 1).
The suspect, Christopher John Pascoe (w/m, 34), is charged with aggravated assault of a family member in the 178th State District Court. A booking photo of Pascoe, who remains hospitalized, is not available at this time.
The victim, Ashley Nealy, 32, was transported to an area hospital in stable condition.
HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Officer A. Golden reported:
Ms. Nealy and Pascoe got into an argument over their recent break-up. Pascoe physically assaulted Nealy by striking her with a closed fist. Soon after, he pulled a pistol and shot himself near his jaw. Pascoe then walked toward Nealy and shot her in the head. She sustained a graze wound. Paramedics transported both individuals to an area hospital for treatment.
JFC/KJS 1-4-21
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