The bodies of three family members -- a Houstonpriest, his wife and son -- were found inside anapartment Monday morning in west Houston, according to Houston police.
The police investigation is underway in the 800 block of Strey Lane, just south of Memorial City Mall.
The apartment manager checked on the family after concerned church members said the man did not show up at church on Sunday and couldn't be reached on Monday.
Houston police said the family of three were all found dead in the apartment.
Police said there were no signs of forced entry.
The victims have been identified as Israel Ahimbisibwe, vicar of Redeemer Episcopal Church in Houston, his wife Dorcus, and their 5-year-old son, Israel Jr., according to the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.
The cause of death has not yet been released.
"This is a horrific and awful tragedy," said Bishop C. Andrew Doyle, Bishop of Texas, "We are in touch with the police and Israel’s family here in Houston. Please keep the Ahimbisibwe and Redeemer families in your prayers."
The diocese said Ahimbisibwe, a native of Uganda, was ordained in the Church of Uganda and held mastersdegrees from PrincetonTheological Seminary and Harvard Divinity School. He earned anothermasters and doctorate from Rice University, after completing graduate research at Hebrew University in Jerusalem.
- Click2Houston.com
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