SUGAR LAND, Texas (KTRK) The man wanted for allegedly shooting his mother-in-law to death Thursday night in Cypress was located Saturday evening in Sugar Land.
Harris County Sheriff s SWAT team found 32-year-old Gregorio Gaytan behind a strip center near Highway 6 and Settlers Boulevard around 5 p.m.
A single gunshot was heard as SWAT team members held a secure perimeter around Gaytan. Moments later, he was found dead with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Gregorio Gaytan, wanted in Thursday night’s slaying of a woman on Loyola Dr in Cypress, has been located in the Sugarland area. He was found behind a strip center located near Hwy 6 & Settlers Way. With our SWAT team members holding a perimeter, a single gunshot was heard. Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd HCSO) March 13, 2021
The shooting happened Thursday just before 9 p.m. on Loyola Drive near Huffmeister. We were watching TV, then we heard some shots like six or seven, neighbor Sergio Gonzalez said.
Harris County sheriff s deputies say the suspect is 32-year-old Gregorio Gaytan.
Investigators are searching for Gregorio Gaytan, 32. He is a suspect in Thursday night s slaying of a woman in the 11300 block of Loyola Dr. in Cypress. If you have information, please call @CrimeStopHOU at 713-222-TIPS or our Homicide Division at 713-274-9100. #hounewspic.twitter.com/PiYACBgM2w HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) March 12, 2021
The incident started with a fight between Gaytan and his wife at their home, according to deputies. The couple had reportedly been having marital problems.