Suspected gunman charged in couple's death in SE Houston

Tuesday, February 2, 2016
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Charges have been filed against a man suspected in the fatal shooting of two people in southeast Houston.

Patrick Denton, 48, is charged in the capital murder of his ex-girlfriend, Tina Carter, 38, and Nicholas Copeland, 27.

Both were killed around 5am Monday at a home on Rosemont Street near Scott Street.

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Witnesses say they saw Denton enter the home where the couple was fatally shot.

Denton is accused of then fleeing the scene.
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If you have any information on Denton's whereabouts, you can make an anonymous tip to 713-222-TIPS.
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