Harris County: 3 people found dead inside apartment on Walters Road, found covered in blood

FULL VIDEO: Harris County authorities provide update following deadly shooting

Officials with the Harris County Sheriff's Office provide an update after three people were found dead inside an apartment.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Harris County authorities are on the scene following a deadly incident on Monday afternoon. 

What we know:

Officials said they were called out to an in-progress call in the 12200 block of Walters Road. 

Authorities said a caller reported arriving at a home and found three people on the floor covered in blood. 

Photo courtesy: Harris County Precinct 4

When deputies arrived, officials said they located three victims, all of which have been confirmed dead on the scene. 

During a news briefing on Monday afternoon, officials said two women and a man, believed to be young to middle-aged adults, were found inside an apartment.

All three victims were shot and died from apparent gunshot wounds, according to authorities. A dog was also found inside the apartment. 

Officials said there were no signs of forced entry at the apartment that was located on the first floor of a three-floor apartment building. 

Authorities added the victims were alive on Monday morning, according to family friends who spoke with officials. 

Additional family members are being interviewed by authorities to gather additional information. 

Authorities said they are treating the incident as a homicide investigation. 

Officials are urging drivers to avoid the area as the investigation remains active. 

What we don't know:

Authorities did not confirm if a weapon was found inside the apartment or not. 

Officials said they believe they know the identities of the victims inside the apartment, but did not release that information during the briefing.