WEST HOUSTON – A man accused of stabbing a woman and her child to death was arrested.

Houston Police Department They say the suspect, 29-year-old Kendrick Rayvon Fisher, has been charged with capital murder. According to investigators, Fisher is the brother and uncle of the victims.

WHAT HAPPENED

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Early Friday morning, investigators said officers were flagged down by a family member who told police a woman and her daughter were being held hostage at an apartment complex in the 12000 block of Richmond Boulevard and Westminster Plaza Drive. westchase. The family member also told officers Fisher was also in the apartment.

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When police entered the apartment, investigators said they found Fisher asleep on the couch and the woman and child dead inside. According to police, the 28-year-old woman and the 2-year-old child suffered multiple stab wounds.

Officers noticed blood at the scene and on Fisher’s clothing. Fisher was taken into custody and questioned by homicide investigators; They were later arrested and charged him with the crime. capital murder.

Fisher is currently in custody Harris County JailHe was held on a $200,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, December 3.