Neighbors living in the 11500 block of Dominion Park, not far from Airtex and the North Freeway, called 911 at about 6:50 p.m. Wednesday after hearing gunshots.
When deputies arrived, they found a man dead in the breezeway of the apartment, Harris County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Greg Pinkins said.
It is believed the victim lived at the apartment.
Deputies said they don't have a lot to go on but will be canvassing the area.
Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact the sheriff's office or Crime Stoppers.