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Crosby Home Turns Crime Scene As Woman In Her 20s Found Shot Dead

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Published on May 19, 2026
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A Sunday evening in Crosby ended with a homicide investigation after deputies found a woman believed to be in her 20s shot to death inside a home, according to authorities. Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies went to the 17800 block of Adlong Johnson Road near U.S. 90 after a call for service and discovered the body with an apparent gunshot wound.

Crime Scene Investigators and HCSO homicide detectives were dispatched to process the scene and interview potential witnesses. Officials have not identified the victim or released any information about a suspect.

What authorities say

According to Click2Houston, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez posted on X that deputies discovered an adult female at the Adlong Johnson Road residence and that CSI and homicide units were responding. The report notes that investigators have not publicly released a motive or suspect information.

Investigators at the scene

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez posted a brief update on X confirming the response. Detectives were collecting evidence and were expected to canvas the neighborhood for witnesses.

HCSO said homicide detectives and crime scene personnel were processing the scene as they work to establish a timeline and identify potential leads.

How to report tips

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 713-221-6000, per the sheriff's office contact page, or to submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. Investigators have urged neighbors with surveillance or dash-cam footage from the area to come forward.

Neighborhood context

The latest death follows other recent deadly shootings in north Harris County. In mid-March, deputies found a 26-year-old woman shot to death inside a Crosby home, as reported by ABC13, underscoring ongoing safety concerns among residents.

Harris County investigators continue to probe the scene and have asked anyone with tips to contact authorities. Updates are expected as more information becomes available.