Woman found dead in southwest Houston apartment complex

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Homicide detectives are investigating the mysterious death of a woman in southwest Houston.

The woman was visiting a friend at the Sterling Point apartment complex in the 6500 block of Hillcroft near the Southwest Freeway. The woman, identified by Houston police only as "Red," arrived at the apartment complex Wednesday night.

The friend found "Red" dead around 7:30 a.m. Thursday, police said.

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The Houston Police Department did not specify where the woman was found in the apartment complex nor the approximate age of the woman.

Her identity is pending an autopsy by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

No other information was available. Check back for updates on this developing story.

Jay R. Jordan is a breaking news reporter at Chron.com. Follow him on Twitter at @JayRJordan.