Mattress Firm manager finds an employee shot to death in the store's office

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) –

Authorities investigate the killing of a Mattress Firm employee who was found shot dead inside the store, said Houston police

]. 7592 FM 1960, in front of Willowbrook Mall

Officials say the store manager found the woman's body between two mattresses in the back office. There is no word yet about the circumstances surrounding his death.

A woman who lives and works in the area tells ABC13 that she is so worried about the crime in the area that her husband is following her to work every day.

You're not even safe just doing your daily errands or just going to work … And this poor woman was at work, she was … she was at work, "said Crystal Hawkins , who lives near FM 1960. [19659003] Mattress Firm CEO Steve Stagner issued the following statement regarding mortal fire:

We are deeply saddened to learn that a member of Our team was found dead in a Houston store and we extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of this member of the team.We fully cooperate with the law enforcement. respect for the person involved, his family and the ongoing investigation, we will not offer any further comment for the time being

Steve Stagner, CEO

Store security indicates that employees have been reassigned to other places The store will remain closed during the investigation.

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