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Man dead, 2 kidnapped hostages rescued after police chase ends in deadly shooting on I-69
Read full article: Man dead, 2 kidnapped hostages rescued after police chase ends in deadly shooting on I-69Houston police say a woman and child are safe and unharmed after being kidnapped by a man, who initiated a chase and was ultimately shot and killed on I-69 Monday afternoon.
Day 3 of search and digging at West Houston home for person who may have disappeared years ago
Read full article: Day 3 of search and digging at West Houston home for person who may have disappeared years agoHouston Police and EquuSearch are back at the property on Elmview Drive for a third day of digging.
Jury to deliberate sentence for ex-HPD cop in Harding St. murder trial Thursday
Read full article: Jury to deliberate sentence for ex-HPD cop in Harding St. murder trial ThursdayThe sentencing phase for ex-Houston Police Department narcotics officer Gerald Goines continues after his conviction for the 2019 Harding Street raid that led to the deaths of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas.
Houston PD adds security to synagogues and mosques following Iran missile attack in Israel
Read full article: Houston PD adds security to synagogues and mosques following Iran missile attack in IsraelHouston Police told KPRC 2 on Tuesday that security is being added to local synagogues and mosques after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel.
A man is in critical condition after he was shot in the head outside of a bar in east Houston
Read full article: A man is in critical condition after he was shot in the head outside of a bar in east HoustonInvestigators said a man was hospitalized after he was shot in the head outside of a bar, police are still looking for the shooter.
Day 7: Jurors hear from Texas Ranger who investigated deadly Harding St. raid
Read full article: Day 7: Jurors hear from Texas Ranger who investigated deadly Harding St. raidDay six of the Gerald Goines murder trial saw tensions rise as Judge Nelson threatened to extend court hours if proceedings don’t move more quickly.
LIVE BLOG: Defense questions thoroughness of Harding St. home search after deadly raid
Read full article: LIVE BLOG: Defense questions thoroughness of Harding St. home search after deadly raidThe first week of former HPD officer Gerald Goines' murder trial has revealed shocking revelations, including a gripping testimony from ex-partner Steven Bryant. Read more and stay updated with 'The Bench: Gerald Goines.'
Day 5: Defense questions thoroughness of Harding St. home search after deadly raid
Read full article: Day 5: Defense questions thoroughness of Harding St. home search after deadly raidThe first week of former HPD officer Gerald Goines' murder trial has revealed shocking revelations, including a gripping testimony from ex-partner Steven Bryant. Read more and stay updated with 'The Bench: Gerald Goines.'
The Bench: Gerald Goines, Episode 1
Read full article: The Bench: Gerald Goines, Episode 1A former Houston police officer stands trial for a deadly no-knock raid that left two people and their dog dead, with explosive allegations surfacing about the former police chief's involvement. Shocking courtroom testimony and missing body camera footage are raising serious questions about justice and police accountability.
Ex-HPD narcotics officer reveals never-before-seen body camera video of deadly Harding Street raid during testimony
Read full article: Ex-HPD narcotics officer reveals never-before-seen body camera video of deadly Harding Street raid during testimonyOn the fourth day of former HPD narcotics officer Gerald Goines' murder trial, new revelations emerged about potentially crucial, yet missing, body camera footage from the deadly 2019 Harding Street raid.
Written note by Gerald Goines confirms there was no confidential informant in deadly Harding Street raid
Read full article: Written note by Gerald Goines confirms there was no confidential informant in deadly Harding Street raidThe trial of former HPD narcotics officer Gerald Goines continues with gripping testimonies. Officer Rios, under cross-examination, revealed his body camera was only turned on after shots were fired.
Do you recognize him? $5k reward offered for arrest of man accused of kidnapping, sexual assault of a child
Read full article: Do you recognize him? $5k reward offered for arrest of man accused of kidnapping, sexual assault of a childUp to $5,000 in reward money offered for information leading to arrest of man accused of kidnapping and sexual assault of a child
2 brothers charged, wanted in triple shooting in north Houston
Read full article: 2 brothers charged, wanted in triple shooting in north HoustonHouston police are searching for brothers Jonathan Jesus Aguilar, 19, and Carlos Jose Aguilar, 25, charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after a triple shooting in North Houston on August 17.
Gerald Goines murder trial: Do you think there’s a pathway to not-guilty?
Read full article: Gerald Goines murder trial: Do you think there’s a pathway to not-guilty?With previous indictments thrown out and re-indictments issued, attorneys KPRC 2 spoke with believe Goines' defense may argue that their client's actions were within his authority and not inherently dangerous. Will the prosecutors prove otherwise?
Gerald Goines murder trial: Some of the biggest challenges the former narcotics officers team will face during trial
Read full article: Gerald Goines murder trial: Some of the biggest challenges the former narcotics officers team will face during trialThe highly anticipated murder trial of former Houston Police Department narcotics officer Gerald Goines is set to begin. Prosecutors claim Goines lied to obtain a no-knock warrant, leading to the deadly raid. What are your thoughts on no-knock warrants? Share below!
Who is Gerald Goines? The ex-cop at the center of the deadly Harding Street raid
Read full article: Who is Gerald Goines? The ex-cop at the center of the deadly Harding Street raidGerald Goines, the ex-Houston police officer at the center of the tragic Harding Street raid, is set to go on trial for felony murder in September. The raid, which occurred over five years ago, resulted in the deaths of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas and left five officers wounded. Goines admitted that the information used to obtain the warrant was fabricated. This case has since triggered a broader investigation into systemic corruption within the Houston Police Department’s narcotics division.
Mayor’s independent review into suspended Houston police cases complete, Internal Affairs investigation continues
Read full article: Mayor’s independent review into suspended Houston police cases complete, Internal Affairs investigation continuesUnderstaffing was identified as a major issue, particularly in the Special Victims Division and the Major Assault/Family Violence Division, which had high numbers of suspended cases.
Another Assistant Chief has been removed from position, sources say
Read full article: Another Assistant Chief has been removed from position, sources sayKPRC 2 Investigates confirmed though multiple sources that Houston Police Department Assistant Chief Milton Wyatt Martin (AC), who oversees the Professional Standards Command of HPD, including the Internal Affairs Division, is no longer on the Executive Team.
Chief removed from HPD Executive Team in aftermath of investigation into suspended cases
Read full article: Chief removed from HPD Executive Team in aftermath of investigation into suspended casesOfficer Chandra Hatcher's status with the Houston Police Department has changed following a recent development that caused the investigation into the suspended code due to the lack of manpower.
Where is Manuel Sorto? Houston police seek help finding missing 81-year-old with dementia
Read full article: Where is Manuel Sorto? Houston police seek help finding missing 81-year-old with dementiaHouston Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating 81-year-old Manuel Sorto, who has dementia and has gone missing.
Robbery suspect arrested by Houston PD may also be linked to Missouri City chase that resulted in mother and son’s death
Read full article: Robbery suspect arrested by Houston PD may also be linked to Missouri City chase that resulted in mother and son’s deathOfficials say an aggravated robbery suspect arrested by Houston Police, could be the same suspect in a robbery pursuit that ended when a Missouri City police officer fatally crashed into a mother and son’s vehicle as he was rushing to the scene.
Police searching for man suspected of attacking 2 in Montrose neighborhood
Read full article: Police searching for man suspected of attacking 2 in Montrose neighborhoodHouston police are searching for a person suspected of attacking two men in April in the Montrose area. Despite releasing a sketch from one attack and a photo from another, no arrests have been made.
At least 3 deaths reported by Houston police during Thursday night’s severe weather
Read full article: At least 3 deaths reported by Houston police during Thursday night’s severe weatherHouston Mayor John Whitmire said Thursday night at least four people died during the storm. KPRC 2 has received information of at least three weather-related deaths, but it’s unclear if these deaths reported by police are part of the deaths Mayor Whitmire referred to.
What will it take for Houston TranStar cameras to record?
Read full article: What will it take for Houston TranStar cameras to record?Recording video could give accident and road rage victims more evidence to solve cases advocates argue. KPRC 2's Re'Chelle Turner takes the question to Mayor John Whitmire.
Organization that works with the youth shares thoughts on 5 kids who stole vehicle and lead police on high-speed chase
Read full article: Organization that works with the youth shares thoughts on 5 kids who stole vehicle and lead police on high-speed chaseAn organization that works with children and teens by helping them to transform their lives through education and workforce development is speaking to KPRC 2 about five children who stole car and lead police on a chase.
Houston Acting Police Chief provides unclear with response to when he first learned about SL code
Read full article: Houston Acting Police Chief provides unclear with response to when he first learned about SL codeHouston Police Acting Chief says he's not sure if he knew cases were suspended during the end of 2023 or early 2024, apologizing for any confusion.
‘Honored to be in the role’: Houston Interim Police Chief Larry Satterwhite says his primary focus is fighting crime
Read full article: ‘Honored to be in the role’: Houston Interim Police Chief Larry Satterwhite says his primary focus is fighting crimeHouston’s Interim Police Chief Larry Satterwhite stepped into the role of his good friend Tuesday night around 10:30, with a sense of honor and loss.
Email appears to indicate Houston Police Chief knew of suspended cases in 2018
Read full article: Email appears to indicate Houston Police Chief knew of suspended cases in 2018An internal document KPRC 2 Investigates obtained shows Chief Troy Finner was looped in about the code being used by HPD in cases as far back as 2018.
Family identifies Houston attorney as man killed after trying to calm angry customer at Houston McDonald’s
Read full article: Family identifies Houston attorney as man killed after trying to calm angry customer at Houston McDonald’sFamily members have identified a Houston attorney as the man who died after he tried to calm an angry customer at a west Houston McDonald’s Saturday.
Do you recognize this underwear? Pics of 2 men wanted for Houston dog walker murder on Easter Sunday
Read full article: Do you recognize this underwear? Pics of 2 men wanted for Houston dog walker murder on Easter SundayThe surveillance video doesn't show a lot of features, but one man is wearing orange-colored undergarments and the other has black gym pants with white stripes.
Man dies after being tased by HPD during exposure, public lewdness call in southeast Houston
Read full article: Man dies after being tased by HPD during exposure, public lewdness call in southeast HoustonAuthorities are investigating the death of a Houston man who died after being tased by Houston Police officers during a confrontation.
Houston PD promotes nearly 40 officers to leadership positions
Read full article: Houston PD promotes nearly 40 officers to leadership positionsChief Finner promoted two of his Commanders to Assistant Chief, one Lieutenant was named Commander, eight sergeants became Lieutenants and 25 other officers were promoted to Sergeants.
‘He deserve everything he gets’: Wanted man accused of stealing at least $35K from 71-year-old Houston widow
Read full article: ‘He deserve everything he gets’: Wanted man accused of stealing at least $35K from 71-year-old Houston widowA 71-year-old woman has lost nearly $100,000 after a stranger got access to her checking account and Houston Police have tied at least $35,000 of the stolen money to a man who is now wanted.
Houston Police policy officer linked to the suspended cases investigation is still issuing department policy
Read full article: Houston Police policy officer linked to the suspended cases investigation is still issuing department policyKPRC 2 Investigates found one of the men who could have stopped the suspension due to the lack of manpower code in 2021, is still issuing department policies while being investigated for his role in 264,000 suspended incidents.
Houston Police Department implements new guidelines for reporting federal crimes amid KPRC 2 Investigates findings
Read full article: Houston Police Department implements new guidelines for reporting federal crimes amid KPRC 2 Investigates findingsNew directives from Houston Police Chief Troy Finner promise to tighten the accuracy of crime reporting through NIBRS, after KPRC 2 Investigates uncover data discrepancies.
DJ killed in SE Houston ambush was son of prominent Dominican Republic politician, Alfredo Pacheco
Read full article: DJ killed in SE Houston ambush was son of prominent Dominican Republic politician, Alfredo PachecoThe son of a notable politician from the Dominican Republic was shot and killed at a Houston gas station Monday night during what police are calling a ‘targeted attack.’
Houston police chief hosts roundtable update on suspended cases
Read full article: Houston police chief hosts roundtable update on suspended casesHouston Police Chief Troy Finner convened a pivotal round table discussion with community leaders and the media to address the backlog of cases that had been suspended due to personnel shortages within the department.
Man arrested for repeatedly vandalizing historic Black church in Houston’s Third Ward, attacking 70-year-old caregiver
Read full article: Man arrested for repeatedly vandalizing historic Black church in Houston’s Third Ward, attacking 70-year-old caregiverA historic Black church in Houston’s Third Ward has been the target of a recent attack and repeated vandalism, costing them thousands of dollars.
Jugging doesn’t just happen after you leave the bank; Here’s how to keep yourself from falling victim anytime, anywhere
Read full article: Jugging doesn’t just happen after you leave the bank; Here’s how to keep yourself from falling victim anytime, anywhereWe normally see an uptick in jugging situations around the holidays but now one Houston couple is warning that you can fall victim to the crime at any given moment. #HoustonNews #HoustonCrime #BankJugging #Jugging
Missing Houston woman Christina Johnson and her dog Max found near the University of Houston
Read full article: Missing Houston woman Christina Johnson and her dog Max found near the University of HoustonMax was found last Friday, 7.7 miles away in a neighborhood on Cedar Creek Drive as violent storms rolled through the area.
Houston police search for woman wanted after allegedly stabbing, assaulting more than one person last year
Read full article: Houston police search for woman wanted after allegedly stabbing, assaulting more than one person last yearHouston police are searching for a woman who is wanted for allegedly stabbing more than one person last year.
Mayor Whitmire says ‘dumb person’ who created HPD’s ‘SL’ code used to deactivate cases will be investigated
Read full article: Mayor Whitmire says ‘dumb person’ who created HPD’s ‘SL’ code used to deactivate cases will be investigatedHouston Police Chief Finner has taken action to address the mishandling of criminal cases by banning the "SL" code. Mayor Whitmire calls for accountability and an investigation into the origin of the code.
Houston Police Chief reveals victim of suspended sex assault case died by suicide
Read full article: Houston Police Chief reveals victim of suspended sex assault case died by suicideThe chief says he just found out this week when officers went on an intense search to find nearly 700 victims of suspended cases.
Houston Police and State Rep. Gene Wu hosting town hall to discuss recent break-ins at temples
Read full article: Houston Police and State Rep. Gene Wu hosting town hall to discuss recent break-ins at templesOn Thursday, The Houston Police Department, State Representative Gene Wu and community advocates will host a town hall to discuss the recent break ins at temples in the Houston area.
Houston police used suspended case code 44 times since chief ordered it stopped, according to KPRC 2 Investigates review
Read full article: Houston police used suspended case code 44 times since chief ordered it stopped, according to KPRC 2 Investigates reviewOn the heels of the Houston Police Chief’s latest news conference on the deactivated sexual assault cases, KPRC 2 Investigates has learned the code to suspend cases has continued to be used.
Houston Police Chief: 3,010 sex assault cases reviewed day after mayor orders independent investigation into department
Read full article: Houston Police Chief: 3,010 sex assault cases reviewed day after mayor orders independent investigation into departmentOne day after newly-elected Houston Mayor John Whitmire ordered an independent review of Houston Police Chief Troy Finner and his staff’s handling of more than 200,000 suspended criminal cases, the top cop spoke out.
Houston Police Department’s crime stats don’t match federal numbers
Read full article: Houston Police Department’s crime stats don’t match federal numbersKPRC 2 Investigates found the numbers the Houston Police Department provided to the National Incident-Based Reporting System, commonly known as NIBRS, do not match.
Houston Mayor orders independent review of HPD Chief Troy Finner, suspended cases
Read full article: Houston Mayor orders independent review of HPD Chief Troy Finner, suspended casesThe City of Houston will now create an independent review to look over more than 264,000 cases and how they were handled by Chief Troy Finner and his staff.
Houston Police Chief Finner sends memo to officers on ‘SL’ code
Read full article: Houston Police Chief Finner sends memo to officers on ‘SL’ codeHouston Police Chief Troy Finner sent a department-wide memo informing officers the “Suspended—Lack of Personnel” code is no longer visible in the department’s records system.
Mother gunned down in front of her children by 2 random men in southwest Houston
Read full article: Mother gunned down in front of her children by 2 random men in southwest HoustonA mother was killed in front of her children during a random attack on Feb. 23 in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
Here’s what Houston City Council has to say about Houston Police Department investigation scandal
Read full article: Here’s what Houston City Council has to say about Houston Police Department investigation scandalOn Tuesday, KPRC 2 Investigates reached out to the offices of all City of Houston Council Members for a reaction to the Houston Police Department suspending more than 260,000 cases, including 4,000 sexual assault cases, as a result of a lack of manpower.
TIMELINE: Everything we know about HPD’s mishandling of thousands of sexual assault cases
Read full article: TIMELINE: Everything we know about HPD’s mishandling of thousands of sexual assault casesCheck out this timeline to see how the Houston Police Department mishandled and suspended thousands of sexual assault cases. #Houston #SexualAssaultCases #JusticeForSurvivors #Accountability
Lakewood Church shooting: Bodycam footage released by Houston police
Read full article: Lakewood Church shooting: Bodycam footage released by Houston police🚨 Breaking News 🚨Houston Police Department has released chilling bodycam footage capturing the deadly shooting incident at Lakewood Church. The shocking video shows officers engaging in gunfire with the armed suspect. #LakewoodChurchShooting #HoustonStrong 💔💔💔
Surveillance videos give timeline of suspicious activity before deadly SW Houston home invasion
Read full article: Surveillance videos give timeline of suspicious activity before deadly SW Houston home invasionSurveillance videos are giving a timeline of suspicious activity leading up to a deadly home invasion in southwest Houston Sunday morning.
‘It’s a dark day’: HPD Chief Troy Finner admits he knew about sex assault cases not being investigated since 2021
Read full article: ‘It’s a dark day’: HPD Chief Troy Finner admits he knew about sex assault cases not being investigated since 2021Houston Police Chief Troy Finner held a news conference Thursday after KPRC 2 Investigates learned thousands of sex assault cases in our area are not being investigated.
Gunman storms inside Westchase apartment leasing office, killing woman, injuring man before shooting himself
Read full article: Gunman storms inside Westchase apartment leasing office, killing woman, injuring man before shooting himselfThree people were shot, and two are dead in what Houston Police believe is a murder-suicide at a Westchase apartment complex Monday afternoon.
Video shows former HPD Chief Art Acevedo being served papers regarding deadly Harding Street raid
Read full article: Video shows former HPD Chief Art Acevedo being served papers regarding deadly Harding Street raidFormer HPD Chief Art Acevedo will soon be forced to answer questions regarding his actions surrounding the deadly botched raid on Harding Street from nearly five years ago.
Man charged in connection to disappearance, presumed death of missing Houston mother Deundrea Ford
Read full article: Man charged in connection to disappearance, presumed death of missing Houston mother Deundrea FordHouston Police announced an arrest in connection with the disappearance and presumed death of a missing mother.