Foul play suspected after 3 found dead in Cypress when home catches fire, HCSO says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A homicide investigation is underway on Sunday after officials said multiple bodies were found inside a northwest Harris County home following a fire.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez posted on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter, that Precinct 4 deputies responded to the 14600 block of Plain River after a house fire call at about 7 a.m.

Preliminary information said that at least three people, two adult women, and an adult man, were believed to be inside the home, which sustained severe damage due to the fire, officials said.

Investigators didn’t elaborate on a relationship or connection between the victims. It was determined by officials that the victims showed signs of foul play and trauma.

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Gonzalez later confirmed that due to preliminary information, all victims were found to have died prior to the fire.

Officials said no other injuries were reported, nor do they have a potential suspect description at this time.

It is unclear on what caused the fire, officials said.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office will be handling the investigation.

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