Man suspected in wife’s death shot by deputy in north Harris County

Authorities in Harris County are investigating a deputy-involved shooting involving a man out of La Marque accused in the shooting death of his estranged wife.

Early Wednesday, La Marque Police Department said they were looking for 48-year-old Trent Paschal in connection with the shooting death of the 30-year-old Savanna Paschal.

Police said they were called out to the 400 block of Hawks View Drive about a shooting. They said Savannah was entering her home when she saw Trent inside. According to reports, Trent shot Savannah and fled the scene.

When officers arrived, they reported finding Savannah with a gunshot wound to her stomach. She was taken to a hospital where she later died due to her injuries.

In a statement, police said Trent fled the scene in a grey Chevrolet Colorado, which was later found in Houston.

At around 8 p.m., Harris County deputies said they were helping La Marque PD detain a suspect, that sources confirmed is Trent. Deputies said they were working to detain him outside the Walmart at West Road and I-45 North when a deputy shot and injured the suspect.

The suspect was taken to the hospital in an unknown condition.