Woman shot in head at downtown homeless encampment, police say

The scene where a woman was shot in the head at a homeless encampment in downtown on Oct. 30, 2018. (KPRC2)

HOUSTON – A woman was shot in the head at a homeless encampment Tuesday in downtown Houston, according to police.

The woman was found dead inside a tent on Commerce Street under U.S. 59, according to police.

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Witnesses told police they saw a man running from the scene shortly after the shooting.

Police do not have anyone in custody and said they will be reviewing surveillance video.