A disturbance call in a west Katy subdivision ended in tragedy Sunday when, according to authorities, a woman died by suicide while Harris County Sheriff’s deputies were already at the home.
To our community members at the 3200 Thicket Path Way, near Terracina and Morton Ranch (Katy): https://x.com/i/status/2025553059644871093
— Harris County Sheriff's Office (@HCSOTexas) February 22, 2026
Harris County Sheriff’s Office statement
According to a post from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the 3200 block of Thicket Path Way near Terracina and Morton Ranch for a disturbance involving an adult woman. Investigators said the woman had been trespassing at the property, then left and later came back armed with a pistol. While deputies were still on scene, the office said, she "took her own life." The post did not report any arrests and offered no further details about what led up to the incident.
Where it happened
The 3200 block of Thicket Path Way sits in a west Katy subdivision near Morton Ranch Road, an area of single-family homes and relatively recent construction. Listings for Thicket Path Way on Realtor.com show multiple addresses in the 77493 ZIP code and confirm the street’s location inside the Morton Creek/Marcello Lakes area.
What happens next and where to get help
The sheriff’s office said it would provide updates on its official channels as more information becomes available, and it did not give a timeline for any follow-up releases. For anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts or a mental health crisis, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers free, 24/7 support, call or text 988 or visit SAMHSA’s 988 page for details. Members of the public with information about the incident can contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office through its media relations and tip lines.
