HOUSTON, TX – Houston police responded to the Warwick of Westchase Apartments in the 10900 block of Meadowglen shortly after 5 p.m. Monday.
According to investigators, officers were dispatched after three children ages 3, 2, and 1 were found in the complex parking lot asking for food. When officers spoke with the children, they learned their parents were inside an apartment.
Police entered the apartment and discovered an adult male and adult female deceased. Investigators said the case appears to be a murder-suicide. Homicide investigators and the crime scene unit are handling the investigation.
Officials believe the deaths may have occurred more than 24 hours before officers arrived. The relationship of the adults to the children has not been officially confirmed but is believed to be parental.
The children were placed in the care of Child Protective Services and are currently with relatives.
If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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