Houston, Texas – A man suspected of shooting and killing a woman near the Museum District on Tuesday was apprehended after a standoff in west Harris County the following night.
Authorities identified the suspect as Tilford Anthony Joseph, 46, who was taken into custody at an apartment complex in the Katy area after barricading himself inside the apartment complex on Westborough Drive near the Katy Freeway.
Deputies responded to a call about a disturbance involving weapons at the complex and found Joseph inside. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that Joseph was wanted for murder and aggravated assault of a peace officer related to the shooting that occurred just after midnight on Tuesday.
The incident began when Houston Fire Department paramedics observed a domestic violence shooting at a gas station on MacGregor Way and Almeda Road. The suspect, involved in an argument with his girlfriend, proceeded to shoot the woman multiple times, prompting paramedics to seek assistance from a passing Harris County deputy constable.
A shootout ensued between the suspect and the deputy constable, during which the suspect stole the deputy’s vehicle before ultimately fleeing the scene. The suspect later returned to the scene, engaging in another exchange of gunfire before speeding away in his original vehicle. The deputy constable sustained minor injuries during the exchange but is expected to recover.
The victim, identified as Teresa Houston, 44, was a staff member at a Houston-area high school and had a history of domestic violence with the suspect. Alvin ISD confirmed her identity and expressed condolences for her tragic loss.
Following the standoff in west Harris County, Joseph was taken into custody without further incident. The case remains under investigation as authorities work to piece together the events leading up to the deadly shooting near the Museum District.