2Pasadena, TX -A woman is in custody after allegedly running over her husband during a dispute. Alina Gonzalez-Morelos, 37, faces a murder charge following the death of Leonardo Mendoza, 42.

The incident occurred near a Pizza Hut at Red Bluff Road and Deepwater Avenue. Officers responded early Sunday morning to a call about a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle.

A 911 caller reported a black Chevrolet Tahoe hit the man and left the scene. Mendoza suffered serious injuries and was transported to HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, where he later died from his injuries.

According to law enforcement, Gonzalez-Morelos and Mendoza were involved in a verbal argument shortly before the incident. After leaving their residence on foot, Mendoza was allegedly struck by his wife.

Reports indicate t

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