Man and woman killed in apparent murder-suicide at apartments in NE Houston

Wednesday, May 22, 2019
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A man and woman are dead in an apparent murder-suicide at an apartment complex in northeast Houston.

Around 4:25 p.m. Monday, officers were called to the Blue Valley Apartments at 9555 Crofton near Tidwell.
[Ads /]
Police went inside one of the units and found 40-year-old Donald Burks and 34-year-old Shamala Burks both dead from gunshot wounds inside their bedroom.

A pistol was recovered at the scene. Authorities say there were no signs of forced entry.
[Ads /]
Their deaths are still under investigation.

Anyone with information on the case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Copyright © 2026 KTRK-TV. All Rights Reserved.