FBI Probes Suspected Killing Aboard Texas-departing Cruise Ship

WHO:

NBC News - Federal authorities in Texas are investigating the suspected homicide.

FOX 26 Houston - FBI Houston reported responding to the MSC Seascape.

FOX 26 Houston - An FBI Maritime Liaison Agent based at the Texas City Resident Agency is working with the U.S. Coast Guard, Port of Galveston Police Department, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the cruise line.

FOX 26 Houston - MSC said it is cooperating with the investigation and supporting people affected by the incident.

WHAT:

NBC News - Federal authorities are investigating a suspected homicide aboard a cruise ship.

FOX 26 Houston - FBI Houston reported responding to the MSC Seascape for a suspected homicide.

FOX 26 Houston - The ship returned to the Port of Galveston at the direction of authorities, then left and resumed its planned itinerary.

FOX 26 Houston - MSC stated: “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. The ship has since left the port and resumed its planned itinerary.”

FOX 26 Houston - No further information about the possible homicide had been released.

WHERE:

NBC News - The cruise ship docked in Galveston, Texas.

FOX 26 Houston - The incident was aboard the MSC Seascape, which was at the Port of Galveston.

FOX 26 Houston - The FBI Maritime Liaison Agent is based at the Texas City Resident Agency.

HOW:

FOX 26 Houston - The ship’s departure from the port was seen on surveillance camera.

FOX 26 Houston - The FBI is working with federal, local, and maritime agencies, as well as the cruise line, in the investigation.

(UPDATED November 9, 2026 22:04 UTC)

Federal authorities are investigating a suspected homicide aboard the MSC Seascape, a cruise ship in Texas. The vessel returned to Galveston at authorities’ direction, then resumed its planned itinerary. The FBI is working with the Coast Guard, local police, federal agencies, and MSC.