A 25-year-old Texas woman is wanted in connection with the shooting death of a 21-year-old mom who died while protecting her 1-year-old baby in southeast Houston, police said.
Tranisha Latavia Miller has been charged with murder and aggravated assault of a family member. She’s accused of the death of Chante Wilson.
The shooting happened on Aug. 8 at about 1:45 a.m. in the 3700 block of Faulkner Street. According to police, Wilson was seen walking out of the corner store when Miller, officers said, hid between parked cars. As Wilson walked by, Miller jumped out of her hiding spot and allegedly shot Wilson in the upper torso.
According to detectives, Wilson turned her back, shielding her baby from gunfire. Officials said the baby was not injured, but Wilson was taken to the hospital, where she died.
Officers do not know the motive of the shooting at this time.
Miller then left the scene in a red Nissan Cube or small four-door sedan and remains at large.
The relationship between Miller and Wilson was not immediately disclosed.
Anyone with information on Miller’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Houston Police Department’s homicide division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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