HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Authorities have arrested a man and charged him with the murder of his mother in north Harris County. The incident took place in the 1000 block of Verde Trails Drive, as reported by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Initially, deputies responded to a call about a person in distress at the location around 10 p.m. on Saturday but found no evidence of any unusual activity after searching the area and speaking with neighbors, prompting them to leave.
Following a second alarm at the same location an hour later, a deputy returned to find the garage door open. Upon further investigation, deputies discovered the woman deceased inside the house with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was identified as Anna Iris Melendez, 52, and her son, Christopher Melendez, 27, was apprehended early Sunday after evading HPD officers in a traffic-related incident.
Christopher Melendez has since been charged with murder and has been incarcerated in the Harris County Jail. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. Additional details, such as a mugshot of the accused, were not immediately available. The community remains shocked and saddened by the loss, as they grapple with the devastating impact of this crime. In light of this development, support services are being made available to those affected by this tragedy as they navigate this difficult time.