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HPD: Woman found dead with gunshot wound inside car parked in traffic lanes in SW Houston

Homicide detectives are investigating the scene.

HOUSTON — A woman was found dead with a gunshot wound inside of a vehicle in southwest Houston Friday morning, according to police.

The Houston Police Department said the vehicle was found parked in the moving lanes of traffic.

This happened just after 9:35 a.m. in the 3600 block of Willowbend Boulevard near Highway 90.

According to police, another driver called when the vehicle was found parked in the roadway. When officers arrived on the scene, they found the woman dead still in the driver's seat of the sedan. 

Homicide detectives said they are waiting for the medical examiner before investigating the the body further. They have found only one gunshot wound and no weapon at this time.

Evidence markers could be seen next to the victim's vehicle, but it is not clear what they were for at this time.

Check back for updates on this developing story.

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