Houston police are investigating what they believe was a murder with an attempted suicide after a woman was found shot to death and a man in critical condition from a gunshot wound.

It happened around 6 p.m. in the 8700 block of Gustine Lane.

Lt. Larry Crowson says three children, two 10-year-old's and a 3-year-old, were inside an apartment when they heard a gunshot coming from their parent's bedroom.