Woman killed in Southwest Houston, possibly after overnight shooting

HOUSTON - Police are turning to the public after a woman was found shot to death inside her southwest Houston home on Saturday morning.

Southwest Houston shooting

What we know:

The shooting was reported at a home on Beran Drive, near West Orem Drive and Buffalo Speedway.

According to a police sergeant, the scene was initially reported as a possible cardiac arrest after a caretaker found her client inside the home. Houston Fire personnel responded to the call and performed life-saving measures, but the woman was pronounced deceased.

Police were then called to the scene at around 10 a.m. and discovered that the woman had been shot multiple times. Investigators also noted several shell casings found outside the victim's home.

It's believed the shooting happened early Saturday morning, possibly between 12–2 a.m.

What we don't know:

Police are not naming the victim at this time. They are only describing her as an older woman.

There is no information regarding any potential suspect or a motive.

HPD previously alerted FOX 26 about a person who was detained in connection with this incident. There is no update on that detail.

What you can do:

HPD Homicide Sergeant Charles Lamont says he's hoping he can speak to neighbors near the scene and gather any surveillance footage to help find the suspect(s).

Anyone with any information can do one of the following: