Richard St. Lawrence, a 61-year-old man from Houston, Texas, tragically died on March 25, 2014. He was shot during an argument with a woman inside his southeast Houston home. The argument escalated, and the woman pulled out a gun and fired at him. Richard was taken to Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The woman involved in the incident, who was known to Richard, was taken into custody at the scene.
However, no charges were immediately filed as the investigation was ongoing. The Houston Police Department's Homicide Division, including Sergeant A. VerSluis and Officer J. Horn, were assigned to the case. The investigation aimed to determine the circumstances leading to the fatal shooting and whether the woman would face charges.
Richard St. Lawrence was remembered as a thoughtful man with a heart for stray dogs, especially his beloved companion, Snow. He enjoyed taking frequent gambling trips and often took his mother along. Richard was a loving son and brother, leaving behind his mother, Beverly St. Lawrence, and his brothers, Harold and Ronnie St. Lawrence.
The case remained under investigation, with authorities working to gather evidence and determine the full context of the incident. The community mourned the loss of Richard, who was known for his kindness and gentle soul.
