Murder-Suicide Investigation at 10800 Kippway

February 8, 2010 - Houston police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide incident at 10800 Kippway #1211 about 9:20 a.m. on Friday (Feb. 5).

A female victim, Christina Hernandez, 25, of the above address, suffered severe head trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene. A male suspect, also a resident of the above address, suffered severe head trauma and was also pronounced dead at the scene. The male’s identity is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office

HPD Homicide Division Sergeants M. Dillingham and C. Elliott reported:

Patrol officers responded to a report of a person down at 10800 Kippway #1211, and found both Hernandez and the male suspect dead at the scene. Both were residents of the address and had suffered severe head trauma.

An autopsy will be conducted on both Hernandez and the suspect to determine the exact cause of death.

JKS/VHS 2-8-10
Inc. #017566510

For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.

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