Woman, 20, found dead at southwest Houston high rise

HOUSTON – Homicide detectives are investigating after a 20-year-old woman was found dead inside her apartment at a southwest Houston high rise Wednesday night.

The body of Shelbey Thornburgh was found around 10:10 p.m. in her third-floor unit at the Conquistador Apartments in the 7500 block of Bellaire.

A concerned friend called Houston police after not hearing from Thornburgh "for a few hours," said Officer Todd Colbert.

"He came over to check on her when he came he found her deceased in her living room," Officer Colbert said.

The victim had been cut in the neck area.

Police said the suspect is a man, but they do not know his identity at this time.  Investigators added that the suspect is not the acquaintance who discovered Thornburgh.

"We're unsure of a motive at this time," Officer Thornburgh said.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.