HARRIS COUNTY, TX — The Harris County community is grieving following the tragic deaths of Christopher and Trinette Lopez, who were found murdered in their home Monday morning. The couple’s sudden loss has left family, friends, and neighbors in shock.
According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded just before 6 a.m. to a home on Bent Springs Lane near Clay Road and the Grand Parkway after reports of a shooting. Investigators later confirmed that the deaths were the result of homicide, ruling out a murder-suicide.
The medical examiner’s office reported that one victim was shot in the face, while the other was shot twice in the head. No suspects are in custody as of Wednesday evening, and detectives continue to interview witnesses as part of the ongoing investigation.
The couple’s two adult children and their 7-year-old foster child were home at the time of the shooting. They were reportedly woken by gunfire but were not physically injured. Child Protective Services has confirmed that the 7-year-old is now in a safe placement.
Christopher and Trinette Lopez are remembered as loving parents and devoted members of their community. Their sudden and violent passing has left an irreplaceable void in the lives of those who knew them.
