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International Business Times UK
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Aiza Moraña

Houston Mother Allegedly Kills Daughter, 4, After Losing Custody, Then Shoots Herself, Police Say

Police allege a Houston mother killed four-year-old Vivian Savella after losing custody, then shot herself and survived (Credit: @MarioNawfal/X)

Police allege a Houston mother killed her four-year-old daughter at a home on the city's west side on Tuesday, 29 September, after losing custody, then shot herself. The 30-year-old woman is expected to survive.

Police said the girl's father had gained custody at a hearing earlier that day. Sources close to the family told ABC Houston affiliate KTRK that she was due to be handed over to him on Tuesday night.

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