LA MARQUE, Texas - A man accused of killing his mother at a La Marque home is now in custody after a two-day search that began with neighbors reporting loud banging and ended with his arrest in a nearby city, police said.

La Marque murder suspect

What we know:

Authorities identified the victim as 36-year-old Seakara Carter, who was found critically injured after officers responded to a disturbance call around 6:05 p.m. Tuesday at a residence in the 1200 block of Kirsten Street near Cedar. EMS attempted life-saving measures before transporting her to a hospital, where she later died.

Neighbors told FOX 26 they heard pounding noises and what sounded like a small blast as police surrounded the home after the shooting. Officers established a perimeter for hours, with hostage negotiators

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