Diamond Thorton Death – Family members reported that a woman was fatally shot near her 3-year-old son inside a Meyerland apartment overnight. The Houston police confirmed that the child was unharmed. The tragic incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Monday at a Braesmont Drive apartment complex close to Chimney Rock Road. The victim was identified as 23-year-old Diamond Thorton by her relatives present at the scene.
Initially, HPD assumed that she was babysitting a child when the shooting occurred. However, family members clarified that she was looking after her own son while her spouse was at work. Upon police arrival, they discovered the woman had been shot multiple times and was found in the doorway of her locked apartment. ABC13 interviewed the victim’s wife and sisters, who expressed shock and grief over the incident.
The family described Thorton as a hardworking and kind-hearted individual who referred to herself as “the greatness.” They also mentioned that they suspect they know who was responsible for her death. HPD’s investigation into the matter is ongoing.