Houston shooting: Woman found shot to death in ditch on Harland Drive

HOUSTON - Houston police are investigating after a woman was found shot to death in a ditch early Monday morning.

The woman, 26, was found with multiple gunshot wounds near Harland Drive and Cyr Street shortly before 4 a.m.

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Police say witnesses reported that the woman and an unidentified male were seen by residents burglarizing vehicles in the area.

According to police, one of the residents shot and struck the woman. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The unidentified male reportedly ran away.

The Houston Police Department investigates a deadly shooting near Harland Drive and Cyr Street.

Police at the scene said Monday morning that two men who were in a nearby house had been taken in for questioning. No charges have been filed at this time. 

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Police also said Monday that a running car with bullet holes was found near the woman, but it wasn't clear if it was her vehicle.

The investigation continues.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.