HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police are investigating after a woman was found stabbed to death outside an abandoned business in the Gulfgate area.
Officers responded to the parking lot of what used to be a tire shop at 3511 Telephone Road near the Gulf Freeway around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Investigators said the business burned down last year and is no longer operational.
Our homicide detectives are en route to 3511 Telephone Road after a female was found fatally stabbed in a parking lot about 10:30 am.No other information is known at this time.#hounews
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) March 14, 2023
At the scene, they found a woman fatally stabbed, according to HPD.
Police said they believe the woman was killed within the last 24 hours.
Two witnesses were being questioned, including a friend who reportedly arrived at the scene before police and found the woman dead.
Investigators had not yet identified the victim.