Houston, TX – A 26-year-old woman was found fatally shot late Sunday night in a residential area of north Harris County.
According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 9 p.m. to the 9100 block of Woodland Oaks Drive, where they discovered the victim, identified as Kaylee Taylor, lying in the street at the end of a cul-de-sac. Authorities said Taylor was pronounced dead at the scene, and her death is being investigated as a homicide.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed the details in a social media post, noting that the case remains under active investigation. Officials have not released information about potential suspects or a possible motive in the shooting.
The sheriff’s office is urging anyone with information about the case to contact the Homicide Division at 713-274-9100. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
Authorities said they will continue canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses and reviewing any available surveillance footage. Residents in the area reported hearing gunfire shortly before deputies arrived, though investigators have not confirmed how many shots were fired.
Harris County has seen a series of violent incidents in recent months, and law enforcement officials continue to encourage residents to report suspicious activity. The sheriff’s office emphasized community cooperation as critical to solving cases like this one.
No additional details were immediately available, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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