HOUSTON — A man and woman were killed Wednesday in what Houston police are calling a murder-suicide.
It happened inside a townhome on Van Buren Street, near the intersection of Montrose Boulevard and West Dallas Street in the Montrose area, around 8:30 p.m., police said.
According to investigators, the man and woman had been dating but recently broke up.
A neighbor became concerned and called the police. When officers arrived, the neighbor, who had a key to the townhome where the shooting happened, let them inside.
Once inside, officers found a man and woman dead. Both had been shot in the head, police said. A gun was found nearby. Both the man and woman appeared to be in their mid to late 20s, according to police.
"They were dating, so boyfriend and girlfriend," HPD Lt. Ignacio Izaguirre said. "She had left work and was supposed to come back, but when she didn't return they became concerned about her."
Police said they're still working to officially identify the man and woman who were killed.
Here's the update an investigator provided at the scene:
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If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, here are some discreet ways to reach out for help.
24-hour hotlines
The Houston Area Women’s Center has a 24-hour hotline for victims of domestic violence at 713-528-2121 or 1-800-256-0551.
The Family Time Crisis Center can also be reached 24 hours a day at 281-446-2615.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
Text for help
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741.
Or text LOVEIS to 22522.