Houston, Texas – A 17-year-old named Travontay Constantine is facing charges of murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly shooting his parents at their Conroe home. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office revealed that the teen turned himself in following the shooting, which resulted in the death of his father, Leroy Constantine Jr., and the injury of his mother, Romica Constantine. Romica is currently in the hospital recovering from the incident.
The tragic event occurred around 9:20 p.m. on Wednesday in the 9000 block of Waller Street. According to the sheriff’s office, an argument between the teen and his parents escalated, leading to the shooting.
The family has identified the parents as high-school sweethearts who had three children and two grandchildren together. They described the Constantines as dedicated parents and expressed their shock and sadness over the tragic event.
Travontay’s bond has been set at $250,000 as the investigation continues. The sheriff’s office has stated that it’s unclear where the teen obtained the gun, and it is believed that his parents did not own a firearm.
The community and family members are rallying behind Romica as she recovers in the hospital, and they are urging for support and prayers during this difficult time. Additionally, there are questions about what led to the shooting, and authorities are trying to gather more information about the circumstances that led to this tragic event.
It’s a heartbreaking situation for the Constantine family, and they are asking for respect and understanding as they navigate through this difficult time. As more details about the case emerge, the community is left searching for answers and hoping for healing for all those affected by this tragic event.