Suspected homicide aboard a cruise ship prompts investigation in Texas

GALVESTON, TX. (NBC, KYMA) - The FBI is investigating a suspected homicide on board a popular cruise ship that docked in Texas on Monday.

Video shows authorities taking a man off the ship in handcuffs, NBC news is blurring his face because his identity has not been confirmed by law enforcement.

According to the agency, the incident happened on the MSC Seascape, which had departed Galveston on Sunday for a seven day trip to Mexico and Honduras.

The cruise line says it reported a guest incident and was instructed by authorities to return to the port.

The FBI says a man is now in custody in connection with the alleged homicide.

Authorities have not publicly identified a victim or said what they believe happened.

The Galveston County Medical Examiner's Office confirms the person found dead aboard the ship is a woman.