CYPRESS, Texas - One person died after a home invasion in Cypress Thursday afternoon, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a husband and wife were home when they heard noises from the back of their house. When the husband went to investigate, the wife said she heard a gun go off and then found him with a gunshot wound.
The victim died at the scene. Authorities have identified him as 47-year-old Leandro Morales Jr.
Deputies said robbery appears to be the motive.
The suspect is only described as a man who fled in a dark Ford Fusion.
The home is located in the 10800 block of Gates Randall Court.
Anyone with any information is urged to call 911.