Houston, TX – Authorities in Harris County have arrested a suspect in connection with a double homicide that occurred earlier this month in northwest Harris County.
According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the fatal shooting happened on January 12 at a home in the 3700 block of Bent Springs Lane, near North Mason Road and Clay Road. The victims were identified as husband and wife Christopher Lopez, 52, and Trinette Lopez, 52.
The suspect, identified as Norman Lee Johnson, 42, was taken into custody by members of the U.S. Marshals Lonestar Task Force in Round Rock, Texas. Johnson was later booked into the Williamson County Jail.
Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Detectives have charged Johnson with Capital Murder for allegedly shooting both victims. Sheriff Gonzalez stated that investigators believe the motive stemmed from ongoing custodial issues. Johnson is reported to be the biological father of the victims’ adoptive juvenile daughter.
Authorities have not released additional details regarding the custody dispute or the events leading up to the shooting. The investigation remains active.
Anyone with further information is urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit.
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