Bodybuilder father-of-two, 26, dies after being shot four times by his wife during an argument inside their Houston apartment
- Michael Chidozie, 26, was shot by his wife Keaiirra Shavoiyae Chidozie, 28, in the Houston area
- He remained in hospital for 18 days before dying from complications of a spinal cord injury
- His wife was charged with assault, but this has not been upgraded to murder since his death
A bodybuilder has been dead for weeks after being shot by his wife during an argument in front of their children.
Michael Chidozie, 26, died last week after his wife Keaiirra Shavoiyae Chidozie, 28, shot him four times in their Houston home on March 21, police said.
He was rushed to Ben Taub Hospital after police found him with gunshot wounds and his wife panicking with their two children, ages three and two.
Chidozie remained on life support as his family prayed for his recovery, but he suffered a devastating spinal cord injury and died of complications 18 days later.
Michael Chidozie, 26, died last week after his wife shot him four times in their Houston home on March 21
Keaiirra Shavoiyae Chidozie, 28, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after the shooting, and her charges have not been increased since his death
Chidozie remained on life support as his family prayed for his recovery, but he suffered a devastating spinal cord injury and died of complications 18 days later.
Keaiirra was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after the shooting, and her charges have not been increased since his death.
She claimed to have shot Chidozie in self-defense because she feared for her life during the argument when he followed her into their bedroom.
It is unclear what the argument was about.
The argument started elsewhere in the house before she went to the bedroom, where she grabbed a gun and shot him.
Chidozie was shot once in the arm, once in the chest and twice in the torso and left to die on the bedroom floor.
Police found Keaiirra with the children in a nearby parking lot after witnesses called police to say she was frantically running around asking for help.
Friends said they never saw the couple act violently towards each other and were shocked that an argument turned into something deadly
Chidozie was shot once in the arm, once in the chest and twice in the torso
Chidozie’s family is trying to raise $70,000 to bring his body back to Nigeria for burial as it was his dream to one day return to his homeland.
Friends said they never saw the couple act violently towards each other and were shocked that an argument turned into something deadly.
Chidozie’s family is trying to raise $70,000 to bring his body back to Nigeria for burial as it was his dream to one day return to his homeland.
“His passing has left a deep void in the lives of all who knew and loved him. He was a devoted father, a beloved son and a dear friend to many,” they said.
“Chidozie’s kind heart, infectious laugh and unwavering love for his family will forever be remembered and cherished by all who were fortunate enough to know him.”
Keaiirra was released on bail and will appear in court on May 23. Their children are cared for by other relatives.