HOUSTON — Two people were found dead and a third wounded in a suspected shooting in East Harris County early Sunday, authorities confirmed. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene in the 8500 block of Fairview Drive at about 3:45 a.m. after neighbors reported gunshots.
Deputies discovered three victims inside a residence. Two victims, a man and a woman, were pronounced dead at the scene. A third person, also inside the home, was transported to a nearby hospital with critical but stable injuries. The identities of the victims have not yet been publicly released as investigators work to notify next of kin.
Though details remain limited, HCSO officials said preliminary evidence suggests the shooting occurred inside the home, not outdoors. There are no immediate reports of suspects in custody, and the motive is under investigation. Neighbors told reporters they heard multiple loud booms and saw flashing lights just before dawn.
Authorities have secured the property and are processing evidence, including shell casings and forensic material. Investigators plan to canvas the neighborhood for cameras or witnesses who may have captured suspicious activity. The wounded victim is expected to survive, according to medical staff.
HCSO’s Major Crimes Division is leading the investigation, aided by crime scene units and forensic teams. Officials urge anyone with information — whether they saw vehicles, heard arguments, or noticed people entering or leaving the area — to contact the Harris County Crime Stoppers.
The episode adds to a string of violent incidents in East Harris neighborhoods, fueling concerns among residents about rising crime and public safety. Community discussions are likely to turn toward calls for increased patrols, neighborhood watch efforts, and coordination with the sheriff’s office.
As the investigation continues, more clarity is expected in the coming days about suspects, motive, and whether the victims were targeted or caught in domestic escalation.
TL;DR
A shooting in East Harris County left two people dead and a third wounded inside a home at about 3:45 a.m. One victim was hospitalized, the others died at the scene. Authorities are investigating inside the residence, have no known suspects yet, and are asking the public for help.
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