Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said deputies are looking into what looks to be a murder-suicide involving two brothers in north Harris County early Monday morning.
According to the Sheriff, one of the brothers, a 22-year-old with mental health problems, shot his 24-year-old autistic sibling before shooting himself.
As per investigators, the two brothers and their mother resided in the apartment on Ella Boulevard close to West Airtex Boulevard.
She noticed a disturbance in their room while she was asleep. According to authorities, the mother discovered both of her sons dead when she smashed down the door.
According to deputies, the mother had a panic attack and was admitted to the hospital for a short time. The reason for the shooting has not been determined by the authorities.
Deputies had previously been called to the scene for disturbances and mental health concerns, according to investigators.