Woman Found Dead in West Harris County Apartment

Overview

• The woman, believed to be in her mid-40s, was discovered inside a unit at 16222 Clay Road Saturday and deputies immediately summoned homicide and crime-scene teams.
• The Harris County Sheriff’s Office confirmed investigators are on scene but has not released the victim’s name or a cause of death.
• Sheriff Ed Gonzalez told reporters that foul play has not been ruled out as detectives continue to examine the scene.
• The apartment complex is just west of Highway 6 and investigators say they will process evidence and conduct follow-up interviews before reaching conclusions.
• Officials commonly wait for next-of-kin notifications and preliminary forensic results, so further details about identity, cause and whether the death will be classified as a homicide are expected in the coming days.