Crime & Safety
Transgender Woman Found Dead Near Houston Highway
Police said an autopsy revealed the cause of the woman's death was a homicide.
HOUSTON, TX — Police in Houston are investigating the homicide of a transgender woman who was found dead near a city highway in late July.
Police revealed the cause of death and the identity of the woman on Thursday.
The victim, identified as 22-year-old Tracy Williams, was found at 11009 Katy Freeway around 3:30 a.m. on July 30. Williams was found lying the parking lot of a business at that address.
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According to police, she suffered a puncture wound and severe lacerations.
Police said there are no suspects in the investigation yet.
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Anyone with information is asked to call police at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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