The family of a Galveston woman is desperate for answers after a deadly shooting over the weekend.
"It’s tragic for our whole family," said Stacy Compton, Patrina’s sister. "She didn’t bother anybody. For this to happen to her, it just hit everybody hard."
Patrina is described as a loving mother dedicated to her family and work. For nearly 20 years, Patrina had worked as a NICU nurse in Galveston.MORE HOUSTON NEWS According to Stacy, her sister had been visiting with her within hours of the shooting. She believes Patrina’s vehicle was found on the route she would have taken to drive home.Authorities are investigating at least three highway shootings scattered across the Houston area over the weekend.It’s early in the investigation, but police believe Patrina could have been targeted.Advertisement
"It’s getting way too dangerous," said Stacy. "For innocent people getting involved, it just has to stop. If anybody knows anything, please say something."
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