An evening exercise walk along White Oak Bayou in northwest Houston turned violent Monday when a woman told deputies she was attacked, sexually assaulted and nearly drowned before she fought off her attacker. The assault was reported at roughly 6:30 p.m., and investigators say they are actively working the case in the Inwood area. Authorities have not released details about the woman’s condition.
According to FOX 26 Houston, Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office said the victim was walking along the bayou when the assault occurred and that she managed to fight off the suspect. The station reported the incident happened around 6:30 p.m. Monday and noted that officials have not yet released information about the suspect.
Investigation and official response
Per Harris County Constable Precinct 1, deputies are investigating the attack and have not announced any arrests. The precinct’s public pages list a dispatch line and online tip forms for anyone who may have useful information for investigators. Media inquiries are being directed to the precinct's listed contacts while deputies continue canvassing the area.
Where it happened
The reported assault took place along a stretch of the White Oak Bayou greenway in Inwood, a popular corridor for walkers, runners and cyclists across northwest Houston. The bayou and its trail network have been the focus of recent repairs and restorations, which have helped make the route a common choice for evening exercise. For background on some of that recent work, see coverage of the MKT bridge reopening.
What to do if you saw something
If you witnessed the incident or have any tips, call 911 in an emergency or contact Harris County Precinct 1 dispatch at 713-755-7628, the number listed on the precinct’s contact page. The Houston Police Department also maintains neighborhood beat pages and local contacts for northside patrols that cover the bayou corridor; see the HPD beat pages for details. Investigators say photos, video and detailed descriptions can be critical, and urge witnesses to preserve original files and share them directly with deputies or HPD detectives rather than posting them publicly.
Original reporting on the incident was published by FOX 26 Houston. This story will be updated as authorities release more information.
