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Sophia Chen
Sophia Chen
Reporter · Garden City, NY
Sophia Chen is a dedicated education reporter with a background in teaching, having earned her Master’s in Education from Columbia University. With a focus on the Garden City School District, she previously reported for the New York Times’ local section, bringing a teacher's perspective to her coverage.
More from Sophia →Reporter · Monday, November 9, 2026 at 6:27 PM · 2 min read
Death Investigation 'Suspected homicide' on MSC Seascape cruise ship in Texas prompts FBI Houston response, agency says FBI Houston said it is investigating a suspected homicide on an MSC cruise ship. Monday, November 9, 2026 6:27PM Watch ABC News live news stream and get 24/7 latest, breaking news coverage, and live video. GALVESTON, Texas -- The FBI said it is responding to a suspected homicide that happened on the MSC Seascape cruise ship, which docked in Galveston, Texas on Monday. FBI Houston officials said they cannot provide additional details because the investigation is ongoing. An FBI maritime liaison agent from the Texas City Resident Agency is coordinating with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), the Port of Galveston Police Department, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the cruise line on the incident. Massie introduces impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth 29 minutes ago Suspected homicide on MSC Seascape cruise ship in Galveston, Texas prompts FBI Houston response, agency says 2 hours ago Man dead, 4 hurt, including 2 firefighters, in Upper Manhattan apartment fire 3 hours ago In a statement, an MSC Cruises spokesperson said the following: “On reporting a guest incident aboard our ship, we were instructed by the authorities to return to the Port of Galveston. We are cooperating fully with the investigation and providing support to those impacted.” This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 KTRK-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics GALVESTON HOUSTON DEATH INVESTIGATION CRUISE SHIP FBI PERSON KILLED US Marine dies after training incident in Japan, officials say Body found inside trash bag in Brooklyn Hayden Panettiere's death ruled accidental, South Carolina police closing investigation US Marine in Japan indicted in death of woman found strangled in hotel Watch Live ON NOW Massie introduces impeachment articles against Hegseth 29 minutes ago Man, 80, dies in fire that tore through cluttered apartment 3 hours ago Governor Mikie Sherrill names her pick for lieutenant governor 13 minutes ago 'I'm In Deep Pain': Mother of jogger murder suspect speaks out Freight train crashes into garbage truck, FedEx truck also crashes Mayor Mamdani announces upgrades to NYC's winter preparedness plan At least 19 runners hospitalized after falling ill during half marathon AccuWeather: Windy start to the week
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