Investigation into Female Found Deceased at 1700 Runnels Street

Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a woman found at 1700 Runnels Street about 9:15 a.m. on Saturday (August 26).  

The identity and cause of death of the female, believed to be 30 to 40 years of age, are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.  

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M. Arrington and Detective D. Stark reported:  

HPD patrol officers responded to report of a deceased person at the above address.  Officers spoke with a witness who directed them to the body of an unresponsive woman.  Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced her deceased.  

There were no obvious signs of trauma to the body.  

The investigation is pending the female’s cause of death, to be determined by an autopsy.  

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.  



VHS/JFC   8-28-23
Inc #122146823