Takela Marshall, 34, died of at least one gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at Ben Taub General Hospital on January 10, 2021. The shooting happened at her home on Songbrook Drive in Houston.

The suspect is her husband, 36-year-old Brian Marshall. He reportedly hid in a bedroom closet and shot Takela when she opened the door. He was still at the scene when police arrived and was detained. Authorities say he admitted to smoking cannabis and taking Xanax before the incident and was arrested and charged with murder in the 230th State District Court.

Court history noted a 2017 order of protection filed after a complaint from Takela that was later canceled when she failed to appear. Brian Marshall’s record includes prior convictions for kidnapping, battery, robbery, and theft of property. The Houston Police Department continues its investigation.

If anyone knew Takela, her routine, or has information about what happened that night, please come forward.