A stretch of Rusty Ridge Lane in the Katy area turned into an active crime scene Thursday afternoon after deputies found a woman shot in the street in the 6700 block, authorities said. A man believed to be the shooter remained at the scene as law enforcement moved in, according to officials.
Crime-scene investigators and Harris County homicide detectives were called to the neighborhood and were processing the area for evidence. Officials had not released the victim’s name or condition and said the investigation remained active.
What the Sheriff Posted
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez posted on X that deputies responded to the 6700 block of Rusty Ridge Lane and that “a woman was found shot in the street.” He added that “a man, the alleged shooter, remained on scene” and that CSI and homicide detectives were responding.
Local Media Fill In the Timeline
Click2Houston reported the call came in around 12:42 p.m. and said sources at the scene indicated homicide investigators had been summoned, suggesting a possible fatality though officials had not confirmed casualties. As reported by Click2Houston, authorities described the situation as active and offered few additional details.
Investigation Ongoing
Homicide and CSI teams continued to process the scene to collect evidence and determine next steps. Officials had not released information about a possible motive or any charges, and investigators said updates would come through official channels as more is confirmed.
