ANGLETON — A mother has been arrested and charged after allegedly shooting four of her own children in a vehicle early Saturday morning, killing two and seriously injuring two others, Brazoria County law enforcement said.
Deputies responded just before 5 a.m. at a gas station near FM 521 and Highway 288B after the mother, 31-year-old Oninda Romelus, called authorities asking for help at that location. Upon arrival, officers found all four children suffering from gunshot wounds. A 13-year-old boy and a 3-year-old girl were pronounced dead at the scene. A 9-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy were airlifted to a Houston hospital, where they currently remain in stable condition.
Investigators say Romelus was driving the car when the shooting occurred, and evidence indicates the shots were fired inside the vehicle. However, authorities have not disclosed whether the shooting took place at the gas station or at a different location prior to the call. She is facing two counts of murder and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Her bond has been set at $14 million.
The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the motive and circumstances surrounding the incident. Details remain limited, including the sequence of events, where exactly in the vehicle shots were fired, and whether there were warning signs leading up to the tragic act.
The case has rocked the community, raising serious concerns about familial violence, mental health, and child safety. Local leaders and citizens are watching closely for updates as more details emerge.
TL;DR
A mother, Oninda Romelus, has been arrested for allegedly shooting her four children in a car near Angleton, Texas. Two children died, two were hospitalized. Romelus is charged with two murders and two aggravated assaults; bond is set at $14M. The investigation is ongoing.
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