Deceased Man Found in Patrol Vehicle Outside Houston Recovery Center
On Saturday, December 21, 2024, at approximately 2:30 PM, Houston Police officers responded to a deceased male call at the Houston Recovery Center, located at 150 N. Chenevert Street.
An officer with the HPD Mental Health Division discovered the deceased male in the backseat of his patrol vehicle as he began his shift. It is currently unclear how the man entered the vehicle. Preliminary indications suggest the individual may have been seeking shelter from the weather.
The identity of the deceased and the cause of death remain under investigation, pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. The incident is an active and ongoing investigation.
