HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A man who authorities said shot and killed his ex-wife in her northeast Harris County home early Monday later killed himself in Dallas, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said the victim's 16-year-old son called 911 about a burglary at their home. Authorities said several gunshots were heard during the call.
Investigators said that by the time deputies arrived, the woman, now identified as Lisa Daniel, was dead inside of the home. They said she had been shot multiple times. Her teenage son wasn't hurt.
It happened at about 12:30 a.m. at a home on Saint Laurent Lane just off Tidwell and the East Sam Houston Parkway.
A manhunt was underway for Daniel's ex-husband, 55-year-old Lorenzo White. HCSO investigators said the couple was estranged and had a history of domestic violence. They said White was in contact with family members after the shooting.
"We know that he's speaking with other family members … and has admitted to doing the shooting, so he's familiar with what's going on as far as the police being involved, so if he's out there we'd ask him to come turn himself in peacefully," Sgt. J. Brown, with HSCO homicide, said.
According to Gonzalez, White was found by US Marshals in Dallas on Monday afternoon. Gonzalez said Dallas Police Department officers initiated a traffic stop but White refused to get out of his vehicle and put a gun to his head.
After a while, Gonzalez said, White shot himself in the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Resources for victims of domestic or family violence
Domestic and family violence cases in the Houston area have increased at an alarming rate. Victims often suffer in silence because they feel scared, helpless or ashamed.
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, here are some discreet ways to reach out for help.
The Houston Area Women’s Center has a 24-hour hotline for victims of domestic violence at 713-528-2121 or 1-800-256-0551.
The Family Time Crisis Center can also be reached 24-hours a day at 281-446-2615.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741.
Or text LOVEIS to 22522.