Houston Police Department
Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 6406 Leader

December 13, 2013 - Houston police are investigating the shooting of a woman and apparent suicide of a man at 6406 Leader about 10:20 p.m. on Thursday (Dec. 12).

The female victim, Catalina Calderon, 51, of the above address, suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital where she remains in serious condition. The suspect, her husband, Miguel Calderon (H/m, DOB: 5-14-68), suffered an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M. McStravick and Senior Police Officer B. Evans reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call at the above address. Officers arrived and found Ms. Calderon lying on the floor of the dining room. Upon further investigation, officers found Mr. Calderon in a back bedroom of the residence. HFD paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced Mr. Calderon deceased. Ms. Calderon was then transported to the hospital.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.

VHS/JFC 12-13-13
Inc. #154689813


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