The Texas Council on Family Violence said statewide, there is a staggering number of domestic violence-related homicides by firearms.
On Monday, Oct. 2, a man allegedly beat his father to death with a glass mug.
Mikisha Hooper with TCFV said the statewide event on Thursday will address some really disturbing findings, including how in 2022, Harris County led the state with twice the number of domestic violence homicides than any other county. Of course, Harris County has one of the largest populations, so Hooper says the numbers are lower “per capita,” but it doesn’t minimize the effects of each homicide.
Statewide, there is a staggering number of domestic violence-related homicides by firearms and a dramatic increase in the youngest age of offenders and victims. Hooper said everyone plays a part in helping kids learn about healthy relationships early on, and domestic violence is a community-wide problem.'Domestic violence is an epidemic' | 4 people killed in 3 domestic violence incidents across Houston-area
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