Woman charged with murder in shooting death of ex-boyfriend during fight in N. Harris Co., HCSO says

Ashton Russell was with a group of people when he was shot and killed at a bus stop in Imperial Valley Drive, authorities said.
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A 34-year-old woman is charged with murder after her ex-boyfriend was gunned down at a north Harris County bus stop, according to authorities.

Authorities said the shooting happened at about 9:35 p.m. on Dec. 7 in the 22600 block of Imperial Valley Drive. The victim, 35-year-old Ashton Russell, was at a bus stop with four other men and a woman when a fight broke out, and Russell was shot.
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Deputies said several fired casings, a pry bar, and a knife were found near the bus stop. As the investigation continued, deputies obtained video and interviewed witnesses who identified Sharonda Campbell as the suspect who fired at Russell.

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On Dec. 22, Campbell was charged with Russell's death and taken into custody.
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Court records also show Campbell was out on bond at the time of the shooting, accused of assaulting Russell over a year ago. Documents state the pair had split, but she wanted to get back together. Russell allegedly said Campbell was "trying to get him in trouble."

A motive for the murder was not immediately disclosed.
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