December 12, 2022 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a woman at 2000 Harland Drive about 3:45 a.m. today.

The identity of the victim, 26, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives A. Ferrell and A. Hernandez reported:

HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call in the 2000 block of Harland Drive and found an unresponsive female in a ditch next to the roadway. Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced her deceased.

According to witnesses, an unidentified male, along with the deceased woman, were observed by residents burglarizing vehicles in the area. One of the residents shot and struck the woman. The unidentified male fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction.

No charges have been filed at this time, as the investigation is continuing.

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