The scene of the shooting (Mark Herman)
A woman has died after suffering a gunshot wound in a northwest Harris County neighborhood.
The shooting was reported Wednesday afternoon in the 22000 block of Willow Branch Street.
The woman was pronounced dead by EMS responders.
Minutes later, KPRC 2 learned the wound was self-inflicted.
Deputies with Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office reported that deputies are investigating the scene.
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