Mother Charged with Murder After Shooting Four Children in Brazoria County
KHOU 11November 5, 20254 min6,152 views
12 connectionsΒ·15 entities in this videoβTragic Shooting Incident
- π A mother, identified as 31-year-old Oninda Romelus, is accused of shooting her four children inside a vehicle in Brazoria County.
- π¨ The incident occurred early Saturday morning, with Romelus calling 911 from a gas station off Highway 288 in Angleton.
Fatalities and Survivors
- π A 13-year-old boy and a 3-year-old girl tragically died as a result of the shooting.
- π₯ An 8-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl, who also sustained injuries, are currently recovering in the hospital and are reported to be in stable condition.
Investigation and Charges
- βοΈ Romelus has been arrested and charged with two counts of murder and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
- π Investigators spent hours at her permanent residence in Montgomery County, collecting evidence, though many details remain undisclosed.
- β The motive behind the shooting is still unclear, and investigators have not released further information regarding where and when the children were shot.
Community Reaction
- ποΈ Neighbors in the Porter area, where Romelus had lived for a few months, expressed disbelief and shock over the allegations.
- π¬ One neighbor described the surviving children as friendly and noted no unusual behavior, calling the event a "terrible tragedy."
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