Couple near troubled Meyerland apartment complex finds bullet hole in home

MEYERLAND, Texas (KTRK) -- A Meyerland couple said a bullet that pierced their bathroom wall has become the final straw after living near an apartment complex long plagued by crime and code violations.

Nine days ago, Lisa and Alan Lipman said they woke up to discover a bullet hole in their bathroom wall.

"It's scary, extremely scary because if somebody was standing in there, it is at head level," Alan Lipman said.

The couple believes the bullet came from the nearby Life at Jackson Square Apartments on North Braeswood Boulevard. Formerly known as Nob Hill Apartments, the complex has faced years of scrutiny over violent crime and deteriorating conditions.

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The property has been linked to multiple high-profile crimes, including the fatal shooting of 10-month-old Messiah Mitchell in 2017. More recently, ABC13 has reported on murders and robberies.

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After more than 40 years in their home, the Lipmans say they no longer feel safe and are considering a move.

"It's just too dangerous," Lisa Lipman said.

The apartment complex shows visible signs of neglect, including piles of trash, boarded-up windows, and overgrown grass. Red tags citing code violations cover the leasing office door.

The City of Houston has several open nuisance and dangerous-building cases involving the property, and filed a lawsuit last year seeking to shut it down.

Attempts to reach management were unsuccessful. The leasing office was closed during business hours, and the listed phone number was not working.

Residents of the complex say they share concerns about both safety and living conditions.

"You should not be sitting in the heat. You should not be sitting in the dark with all bills paid," one resident said.

For the Lipmans and their neighbors, the question is how much longer it will be allowed to continue.

"They need to be shut down," Lipman said.

In a response to the city's lawsuit, attorneys for the complex denied all allegations.