PEARLAND, Texas -- An HPD sergeant is facing a murder charge after being considered a person of interest in the deadly shooting of his wife in Pearland, police say.
Pearland police say they received a call around 12 p.m. Saturday, after a family member found the woman's body at a home in the 1900 block of Canyon Creek Court.
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The victim, who sources have identified as Belinda Hernandez, reportedly died from an apparent gunshot wound.
According to Pearland ISD, Hernandez was an educator of 15 years and was currently a librarian at Shadycrest Elementary School.
During the investigation, Houston police confirmed that Sgt. Hilario Hernandez was linked to the shooting.
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The Texas Department of Public Safety said Hernandez was taken into custody after they were called to assist with an arrest around 2 p.m. at a Hampton Inn in Kingsville, just 100 miles north of the Mexico border. Hernandez was taken into custody around 3:15 p.m.
Authorities say Hernandez will be returned to Brazoria County, where charges are expected against him.
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