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The Houston Police Department’s Media Relations Office said a motive has not been established after an online police report was filed.
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One man is dead after being allegedly shot by his former roommate in northwest Harris County on Tuesday, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
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A death investigation is underway after a mother and her teenage son died on Tuesday, the sheriff's office said.

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The Houston Police Department’s Media Relations Office said a motive has not been established after an online police report was filed.

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