Who is Oninda Romelus? 31-year-old Texas mother arrested for shooting her 4 kids

A Texas mother shot her four children at a gas station in Angleton, killing two; the other two survived with non-life-threatening injuries.

Updated on: Oct 6, 2025, 04:09:32 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Oninda Romelus, a 31-year-old mother of four from Montgomery County, Texas, was arrested for shooting his four children and killing two of them on Saturday. The other two children suffered injuries, but they were not life-threatening.

Romelus was identified as the suspect by Brazoria County Sheriff' Sheriff Bo Stallman at a press conference on Sunday. He said that Romelus herself called 911 and reported the incident, which happened at a gas station on State Highway 288B in Angleton. He said when responding officers arrived, they found the children shot in the parking lot of the gas station.

They began lifesaving measures and later took them to a medical facility. Two of the children, a 13-year-old boy and a 3-year-old girl died from their injuries. The other two - an 8-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl survived the injury.

Oninda Romelus' motive: What we know so far

The police in Brazoria County and Montgomery counties have not offered any explanation for Oninda Romelus' motive for shooting her children. As of now, the incident continues to be an active investigation.

At Sunday's presser, Brazoria County Sheriff Stallman said that they have searched the home of Romelus in Porter as part of the investigation. However, it was not revealed if anything related to the investigation was found at the home. Additionally, Sheriff Stallman revealed that the two surviving children have been interviewed, and they are cooperating with the investigation.

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Oninda Romelus' Bond Set At $14 Million

The bail bond for the 31-year-old suspect was set at $14 million as she awaits her appearance in court later this month. She faces four counts of charges - two counts of murder and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon.

Speaking about the incident at Sunday's presser, Sheriff Stallman called the incident "a tragedy that has shaken our community." He added: “I’m proud of the deputies whose quick response made a difference, and I want to thank the people of Brazoria County and the surrounding areas for their prayers and support for these children and our first responders.”

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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