A woman is dead and her husband is in custody following a domestic violence-related shooting Sunday morning in Hutto, Texas.
Deputies from the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office responded around 9:00 a.m. to a home on the 5800 block of Parma Lane, just outside Round Rock city limits, after receiving a report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found the female victim suffering from gunshot wounds. She was taken to a nearby hospital, where she later died despite lifesaving efforts from first responders.
Investigators identified the victim as 43-year-old Tariro Ikpe. Her husband, 65-year-old Ekong Ikpe, was arrested at the scene and has been charged with murder. Detectives determined the shooting was related to domestic violence.
Commander John Foster of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office said, “This is a tragic situation that underscores the devastating impact domestic violence can have on families. Our hearts go out to the victim’s family and loved ones as our detectives continue their work investigating this case.”
The investigation remains active.
