The westbound Sam Houston Tollway ramp was closed at I-45 North after a person was found shot to death inside a vehicle, deputies say

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities closed the westbound North Sam Houston Tollway connector ramp to Interstate 45 after they said a motorist was found shot to death Monday evening.

The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office said deputies were called to the Turnpike regarding a single-vehicle crash into the wall of the connector ramp to Highway I -45 North.

According to the police bureau, officers found a person dead as they approached the vehicle. They added that the person appeared to have been shot.

An investigation is underway. Deputies urged drivers to avoid the area.

ABC13 is gathering information from the scene. Watch Eyewitness News for updates.

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