Houston man allegedly shot fiancée and brother because he thought they were 'committing witchcraft'
01/18/2024 3:10 pm PST
HOUSTON (TCD) -- A 23-year-old man was arrested on assault-related charges after he allegedly shot his brother and fiancée this week.
According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, on Jan. 14, deputies responded to a shooting at an apartment building and found a 17-year-old male and 26-year-old female injured from apparent gunshot wounds. They were transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Deputies arrested Wilman Sandoval at the scene for three counts of aggravated assault.
The sheriff said Sandoval "was accusing both victims of committing witchcraft on him."
In an update, Gonzalez said the two victims were in "fair condition and expected to survive."
Gonzalez said in a press conference Sandoval allegedly shot his fiancée multiple times with a pistol. Sandoval was reportedly "upset" about the purported witchcraft, which led to the shooting.
According to court documents, Sandoval moved from the couch, walked towards the front door, and allegedly started firing at his fiancée. The brother got up, but Sandoval shot him twice, including once in the head. Sandoval allegedly pointed the gun at a third relative who was trying to assist the fiancée.
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