On July 18, 2026, deputies in Houston, Texas, responded to a call at a residence on Maritime Drive and found 41-year-old Tonya Lynn Swink with a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene after what investigators described as a domestic dispute that escalated into fatal violence.

The suspect was identified as 29-year-old Cody Prince, a romantic partner of Swink. Reports say the couple had been arguing throughout the day and both had been drinking; the dispute intensified after Swink allegedly threatened to end the relationship, and Prince reportedly shot her. Prince’s stepfather placed the initial call, and Prince was at the scene when officers arrived. He was taken into custody, charged with murder, and booked into the Harris County Jail. He reportedly admitted to the shooting during questioning.

If anyone knew Tonya or has information about the events on Maritime Drive, please share what you know with investigators.