Deceased Person Found in Trash Can at Third Ward Apartment Complex
Houston police are investigating the discovery of a deceased person inside an overturned trash can at an apartment complex on Anita Street in the Third Ward. The incident was reported early Sunday morning following a call about gunfire, and investigators…
Houston, TX, September 6, 2026 —
Houston police have launched an investigation into the discovery of a deceased individual found within an overturned trash can. The incident occurred early Sunday morning at an apartment complex located on Anita Street in the city’s Third Ward.
Authorities were alerted to the scene following a report of gunfire in the vicinity. Upon their arrival, investigators observed evidence of a crime, including blood trails that led from the location of the trash can to a specific apartment within the complex.
The discovery of the blood trails prompted law enforcement to question two individuals who are connected to the apartment. The circumstances surrounding the death and the identity of the deceased have not yet been released by the Houston Police Department. Further details regarding the timeline of events and the nature of the gunfire report are pending as the investigation continues.
Story summarized from the original created by Ajay Patel, Heikki Mustonen, Christian Hudspeth on www.click2houston.com, see more information here.
