Houston Police Update: Two Bodies Found Under Downtown Bridge, Welfare Checks and Warming Centers Discussed

Discovery of Deceased Individuals

• 🚨 Houston Fire Department conducted a welfare check on individuals sleeping under a bridge at Congress and Chartre Street.
• 👥 They discovered one adult male and one adult female, both deceased, approximately 50 feet apart.
• 🔍 At this time, there are no signs of foul play observed, and the deaths appear to be natural.
• 🩺 The medical examiner will perform autopsies to determine the exact cause of death.

Response to Homelessness and Cold Weather

• 🥶 Given the cold weather conditions, the possibility of hypothermia is being considered as a potential factor.
• 🏘️ Officers are offering individuals camping in the area the opportunity to go to warming centers set up across the city.
• 🤝 Some individuals have accepted the offer to go to a warming center, while others have refused the assistance.
• 🚶‍♂️ For those who refuse, officers plan to periodically check on them during the night to see if they change their minds.