POLICE Department

Investigation into Person Found Deceased at 6550 Hillcroft Avenue

June 1, 2021 - Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a person found at 6550 Hillcroft Avenue about 8:30 a.m. last Friday (May 28).
 
The victim’s identity and cause of death are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives J. Caten and M. Barrow reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a report of an individual found deceased inside a dumpster at an apartment complex at the above address.  A tenant made the discovery and then notified the apartment complex front office.  The victim was found wrapped in a tarp or hard plastic wrapping.   

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

KJS/JFC 6-1-21
Inc #071190421

For additional information, please contact the HPD Community Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.