HOUSTON, TX – A 43-year-old woman faces murder charges following the fatal shooting of a 75-year-old woman who was known for collecting aluminum cans in her neighborhood. The incident occurred on July 15 at the Spanish Village Apartments on Griggs Road.
Amber McNulty was initially charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, but those charges have now escalated to murder. Residents of the apartment complex expressed relief upon hearing of the new charges against McNulty.
A neighbor, who wished to remain anonymous, recounted the events leading to the arrest. She said she heard gunshots and immediately called 911. The neighbor claimed to have overheard McNulty admitting to the shooting.
The victim, cherished by the community, was well-loved and had been collecting cans in the area for years. Flowers now mark the spot where she was tragically killed.
According to Houston police, McNulty reportedly donned a ballistic vest and armed herself before firing at the woman through a window. McNulty later told authorities she felt threatened and acted in self-defense.
Residents say the woman had been given permission to collect aluminum cans from the apartment premises. The neighbor who called 911 described the event as shocking, adding that the community is struggling to come to terms with the loss.
The apartment complex, once a close-knit community, is now grappling with the aftermath of the violence. Neighbors expressed their hope for justice and healing as they come to terms with the incident.
As the investigation continues, the community remembers the victim for her kindness and dedication to her routine, which tragically ended in violence.