Houston police investigating death in Montrose

Houston police are investigating a death that was discovered Friday in the 1700 block of Welch near Dunlavy in the Montrose neighborhood.

According to preliminary information, someone called 911 about 11:15 a.m. to ask that medical personnel check on a nonresponsive person.

When paramedics found the person dead, homicide detectives were asked to investigate, a police department spokesman said.

Crime scene tape is posted around the Scott Childress Studio, a hair salon at 1710 Welch.

Neighbors said police cars have been there since about 9 a.m.

No further information was immediately available.

Anna Gallegos contributed to this report.

carol.christian@chron.com