A 36-year-old woman was found dead inside a home in the 11900 block of Proctor Street Wednesday evening. Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a shooting call around 6:30 p.m., while a man was taken into custody a short distance away as homicide investigators worked to determine what happened.
The sheriff's office said the woman had suffered a gunshot wound.
The sheriff's office said the man and woman lived together. Investigators had not yet determined a motive.
Homicide Trends
Separately, Harris County sheriff’s deputies investigated 96 homicides in 2024, down from 115 in 2023, according to data reported by the Houston Chronicle.
Investigation Continues
As of the latest update, no additional details on the identity of the victim have been released. The case remains under investigation as homicide detectives work to confirm the circumstances that led to the shooting.
