Richmond Man Accused In Wife's Death Arrested In Louisiana

RICHMOND, TX — A man who is accused of killing his wife and fleeing the state with their two young children has been arrested in Louisiana.

The man, whose name has not been released, was arrested in Breaux Bridge after he was confronted by police, according to a tweet from the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.

Update: Suspect arrested by St. Martin Parish Sheriff SWAT outside of Breaux Bridge this morning. Weapon also recovered by @SMPSO_LA Children are ok. https://t.co/qLharY5wn2
— FBCSO Texas (@FBCSO) April 10, 2019

Sheriff’s deputies were called to the family’s home in the 19200 block of Mustang Pointe Lane at about 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday for a welfare check.

When deputies arrived, they found a woman inside the home who’d been shot to death.

Investigators said the suspect allegedly called relatives and confessed to shooting his wife and fleeing the state with their children, who are just 1- and 3-years-old.

Police said the children were left with other family members out of state and are safe.

Officials said they found a weapon when the suspect was arrested.

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