Mother, daughter found in apparent murder suicide near Barker Cypress
HOUSTON - Authorities are investigating what led to an apparent murder-suicide Wednesday in west Harris County, where a mother and daughter were found dead.
Details are limited, as it's an active scene, but initial reports are two women, believed to be a mother, 46, and daughter, 15, were found dead in a downstairs bedroom.
Family members apparently called police after they were unable to make contact with the two since Saturday morning.
Investigators say the mom and daughter were the only two living inside the home.
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HCSO Deputy Tom Gilliland said murder-suicides have been on the rise lately. He adds that the family has had no prior history of domestic complaints.
"We haven’t had any calls to be out here," he said. "We don’t know if there’s any type of mental health or depression or anything like that, so far, we have not learned anything."
Crime scene investigators canvassed the scene for clues for hours on Wednesday.
Authorities said it’s unclear which day or why the deadly shooting happened.
At last check, investigators are waiting for more information from the medical examiner's office to determine how long the bodies might've been inside the home
This is a developing story and will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.