A shocking tragedy unfolded in Houston, Texas, where a man is accused of killing his own sister and her young daughter. The suspect, Kendrick Rayvon Fisher, 29, was arrested and charged with capital murder after the horrific incident at an apartment on Richmond Avenue in the Westchase neighborhood.
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According to the Houston Police Department, the heartbreaking events took place on Friday. Officers were alerted by a concerned passerby who reported that a woman and a toddler were being held hostage inside the apartment. The concerned citizen feared for their safety and pointed police toward the scene.
When officers entered the apartment, they discovered a horrifying sight. The 28-year-old woman and her 2-year-old daughter had both been stabbed multiple times. Sadly, paramedics pronounced them dead at the scene.
Fisher, the alleged killer, was found asleep on a couch in the same apartment. Police say he had injuries consistent with a fight and blood on his clothing. After being questioned by detectives, Fisher was formally charged and booked into the Harris County Jail.
The motive for the killings remains unclear, and details about what led up to this tragedy are scarce. However, court records show that Fisher is being held on a $200,000 bond. If released, strict conditions, including no contact with victims, alcohol abstinence, drug testing, and GPS monitoring, would apply. Prosecutors are pushing to keep Fisher behind bars until his trial. He is scheduled to appear in court on December 3.
This devastating story has left the Westchase community in shock, as residents grapple with the unimaginable loss of two lives in such a brutal manner. Authorities are continuing their investigation to piece together what happened in the moments leading up to this terrible crime.
