Houston: Two found dead in suspected murder-suicide, police say

Police are investigating an alleged murder-suicide after finding two people dead in a Downtown Houston apartment.

Main Street investigation

What we know:

According to Detective Mark Holbrook, a resident at 1810 Main.

Officials say a male and a female were found dead inside a unit at 1810 Main Apartments. They were reportedly found at about 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday.

Detective Mark Holbrook says a resident heard loud noises on Tuesday morning. A SWAT team was called to the 10th floor, and the team ended up breaking through a barricaded door.

According to police, the female was stabbed, and the male had a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Detective Holbrook, who was at the scene, says they both suffered gunshot wounds.

The detective also says the two were in their 20s and were dating one another.

What we don't know:

No one has been identified at this time, and the motive behind the incident is unclear.

The Source: Houston Police Department

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