Houston police are investigating the death of a female found at 6550 Hillcroft at about 7:35 a.m. today (March 8).

The female's identity and cause of death are pending autopsy results by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M. Holbrook and Detectives K. McDonald and B. Evans reported:

The victim, only known as "Red,", was at the apartment complex visiting a resident the previous evening (March 7).  This morning, the resident found the victim deceased.  Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.