Houston police are conducting an investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of a woman whose body was found at a residence on Gober Street last night; details remain scant as they await the autopsy results. The woman, aged 31, was discovered at approximately 6:40 p.m. at 1211 Gober Street on Wednesday, according to a statement obtained by the City of Houston News. Her identity is currently withheld pending familial notification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Homicide Division Detectives, M. Althaus and P. Michon have taken the lead on this case; upon arrival, the officers uncovered an unresponsive woman in the bathroom floor, first responders arrived, but despite their presence and efforts it was too late she was pronounced dead at the scene. The death is being treated with the utmost seriousness as investigators comb through the apartment searching for potential evidence and clues that might shed light on what transpired in the hours before the woman's untimely demise.
The City of Houston News reports that the reason behind the woman's death is yet to be determined, with an autopsy expected to provide crucial information. The Houston Police Department has not immediately suggested foul play but remains open to all possibilities as they proceed with their investigation. Community members who might hold any piece of information are being urged to step forward; anyone with knowledge concerning this case is encouraged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.
