Harris County, TX – Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a homicide after a woman was found dead early today at an apartment complex in north Harris County, near one of the area’s busiest freeway corridors.
According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to an in-progress call for service at an apartment complex located at 17217 Hafer Road, near the North Freeway (Interstate 45) and FM-1960 Road West. When units arrived, they discovered a deceased adult female with a possible gunshot wound.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed that Crime Scene Investigators and Homicide Detectives were dispatched to the location and are actively working the case. Authorities have not yet released the victim’s identity, and it is unclear how long she may have been at the scene before deputies arrived.
The incident occurred in north Harris County, just south of Spring and west of Humble, an area that includes several large apartment communities and sees heavy commuter traffic throughout the day. Residents in the immediate area may notice an increased law enforcement presence as investigators process evidence and conduct interviews.
No suspect information has been released at this time, and officials have not said whether anyone is in custody. The circumstances leading up to the woman’s death remain under investigation.
Anyone with information that could assist investigators is urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Houston.
This remains an active and developing investigation, and updates are expected as more details become available.
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