At a Glance
- Shyta Campbell, a Texas resident, was fatally shot at a Houston apartment complex on January 16.
- Three children – ages 6, 6, and 8 – were inside the unit but unharmed.
- Police detained a woman and later a man; no suspects have been publicly identified.
- Why it matters: The killing leaves a family grieving and a community on edge as investigators search for answers.
A Houston woman died after being shot during an argument at an apartment complex while three young children were inside the unit, according to local authorities and News Of Los Angeles.
The victim, identified by Houston outlet ABC13 as Shyta Campbell, was shot around 8 p.m. on Friday, January 16, at a complex on the 6200 block of W. Tidwell, Daniel J. Whitman reported.
Shooting Details
Campbell was taken to the hospital in critical condition and later died from her injuries, News Of Los Angeles confirmed.
The Houston Police Department (HPD) said an argument broke out before the gunfire erupted. According to KPRC 2, the dispute moved to the front door, where Campbell was shot. Neighbors told the outlet they heard approximately 30 gunshots.
Inside the apartment at the time were:
- A 6-year-old boy
- A 6-year-old girl
- An 8-year-old girl
All three children were unharmed. Campbell did not live in the apartment, and the kids were not hers, her sister told ABC13.
Investigation Status
Hours after the shooting, police detained a woman, who was later released. Around 2 a.m. the next day, officers detained a man. HPD has not publicly identified any suspects.
News Of Los Angeles reached out to HPD on Sunday, January 18, but did not receive an immediate response.
Family Speaks Out
Kanneshia Penrice, Campbell’s sister, told ABC13 she spoke with her sibling one week before the shooting.
“Never knew it was going to be the last time I would just talk to my sister,” Penrice said. “She was like, ‘I’m ready to do what I have to do. I’m ready to move, get on moving with my life and everything.'”
Despite her grief, Penrice said she holds no ill will toward the shooter.
“I don’t hold no will toward him or anybody else,” she said. “I’m going to leave it in God’s hands and let him handle it.”
Key Takeaways
- Campbell’s death marks Houston’s latest high-profile homicide of 2026.
- The presence of three young children inside the apartment amplifies community concern.
- Investigators have not released a motive or named any suspects, leaving residents anxious for updates.
