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Body Found in Buffalo Bayou Near Downtown Houston as Police Take Over Investigation

The discovery marks the first bayou recovery of 2026 after 34 cases last year.

Overview

  • The Houston Fire Department says a caller reported seeing a body in the water near downtown early Tuesday afternoon.
  • Fire crews were dispatched at 1:46 p.m., arrived at 1:52 p.m., and confirmed a body at 1:58 p.m.
  • The location was near 1019 Commerce Drive by Commerce and Fannin streets in downtown Houston.
  • The Houston Police Department has taken over the scene, with identification and cause of death pending.
  • Officials have previously said current evidence does not indicate a connected serial killer.