The Seabrook Police Department told ABC13 that officers responded to a shooting at the Teakwood apartment complex at about 11:30 a.m.
Investigators said the police department received reports of a man wielding a gun, possibly even pointing it at children in the apartment.
When officers arrived, two small children peeked out of the window and eventually opened the door for the police.
Authorities then found a young woman dead on the floor and placed the children with family members, according to the police department.
SWAT was called to the scene and searched the unit for the suspect, who police say left before officers arrived.
Investigators believe the woman's death was a result of domestic violence, but they didn't specify how she died.
SkyEye was above the scene at 2401 Repsdorph Road, where heavy police presence and a SWAT team could be seen surrounding the area for hours on Friday.
Officials said there's no threat to the general public and have lifted the shelter-in-place for residents.
At this time, officers are actively working to determine the identity of the suspect and are continuing their investigation.
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