A downtown Houston high-rise became the scene of a grim discovery when a married couple were found dead with gunshot wounds inside an apartment in the 1400 block of Texas Avenue just before noon, according to authorities. Police said building staff went to check on the unit after neighbors reported a foul odor about a week earlier, and a later visit by a leasing officer led to the bodies.
What police say
According to ABC13 Houston, Houston police said the victims were a husband and wife and both were found with gunshot wounds inside the downtown apartment. An investigator told ABC13 it "appeared the man had assisted in a suicide with his wife before ultimately shooting himself." Police have not released the couple's names or any other identifying information.
Neighbors and building checks
ABC13 Houston reports that a resident complained to building staff about a strong smell roughly a week before the bodies were found. The leasing officer did not go into the unit right away, but a later inspection of the apartment led to the discovery and a call to police. Investigators have not said whether there were signs of forced entry or whether anyone else is believed to have been involved.
What remains unclear
Houston Police Department investigators are still processing the scene and have released few details about how or when the shootings occurred. Authorities have not provided a timeline, a possible motive or background on the couple, and say the case remains an active investigation based on the limited information first shared with ABC13 Houston.
If you need help
This report discusses suicide and may be difficult to read. If you or someone you know is in crisis or struggling with thoughts of self-harm, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers free and confidential support 24/7. Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org to connect with trained counselors and local resources.
