East Houston: Man and woman found shot to death, sheriff says

Harris County authorities are investigating a suspected double homicide in east Houston.

Houston: Brownwood Street shooting

What we know:

According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, deputies responded to a shooting in the 14600 block of Brownwood Street, near the East Freeway and Beltway 8.

When deputies arrived, they reportedly found a man and a woman found dead with gunshot wounds.

According to Sergeant James Brown, deputies were called to the home for a welfare check when the victims were found. He also says authorities have been called to the home before.

Deputies were called at about noon on Wednesday, but investigators believe the shooting happened on a different day.

They also believe someone else is responsible for the victim's death. The shooting is not believed to be a murder-suicide.

Officials say detectives are speaking to people who knew the victims.

What we don't know:

The victims have not been identified. Deputies are working to verify their identities and notify their loved ones.

There is no information at this time of any possible suspects.

The Source: X post from Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

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