Houston City Council will have to vote on increasing the maximum contract for legal services to defend the city and Art Acevedo for what happened during the deadly Harding Street Raid in 2019.

The family of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas is calling for a public apology from former Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo after the conviction of ex-officer Gerald Goines.

The trial against Gerald Goines is one step closer to being handed over to the jury.

A 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.

Former Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo defended his decision to order the deactivation of body cameras during the aftermath of the deadly Harding Street raid. Acevedo shared HPD’s updated 2021 policy on body-worn cameras, which allows deactivation "when approved by a supervisor on extended scenes."

A bombshell development emerged at the start of the third day of the murder trial involving former Houston Police Department narcotics officer Gerald Goines.

Next month, former Houston Police Department narcotics officer Gerald Goines will stand trial for the deaths of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas, killed during a botched no-knock raid in 2019. The trial sheds light on misconduct within HPD's narcotics division and raises questions about the use of no-knock warrants and government overreach. Catch every update through our series "The Bench," hosted by Mario Diaz, and see what local experts have to say.

Six years after the tragic Harding Street Raid that left a Houston couple dead, the trial of former HPD Officer Gerald Goines is set to begin in September. Goines faces murder charges amidst accusations of falsifying information to obtain the no-knock warrant used in the deadly raid. Stay tuned for ongoing coverage and updates on this pivotal case in Houston's history.

Chief Troy Finner left the Houston Police Department abruptly and without much explanation. However, in his brief tenure as the head of Houston Police, he brought about several changes.

The following is a timeline of several stories KPRC 2 Investigates has produced involving former HPD Chief Art Acevedo ranging from Harding Street, to his firing as police chief in Miami, to a recent report showing HPD’s former chief being served while in uniform in Aurora, Colorado (his now former employer) for the Harding Street civil lawsuit.

It’s been five years since HPD narcotics officers gunned down homeowners Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas.

Council reviewing a $1.7 million addition to lawyer fees, but why?

The former police chief was commanded to take part in a deposition involving the Harding Street Raid. KPRC 2 Investigates learned why he can't make it to the hearing.

For the third time in less than three years, Art Acevedo is no longer the chief of a police department.

Former 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.

Former Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo says he is recovering after a suspected DUI driver crashed into his vehicle and fled the scene in Colorado, according to his Facebook post.

Ten protestors who said they were wrongfully arrested during the George Floyd protest in 2020 are now suing the city of Houston and former Houston Police Department chief Art Acevedo.

A sergeant and three other officers who were fired from the Houston Police Department for their roles in the 2020 deadly shooting of Nicolas Chavez are to be reinstated, according to the Houston Police Officers’ Union.

The embattled former police chief of Miami is suing his former employer and city commissioners, saying his public firing three months ago was in retaliation for him speaking out against corruption.

The embattled former police chief of Miami is suing his former employer and city commissioners, saying his public firing three months ago was in retaliation for him speaking out against corruption.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner addressed questions back on June 4, 2021 when asked about the rapidly rising homicide rate in the City of Houston after data revealed an increase in the numbers this year compared to in 2020.

Here are things to know for Thursday, Dec. 16:

Former Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo announced on Tuesday that he's been tapped by CNN for a role as an analyst for the cable network.

The man once billed as the Michael Jordan and Tom Brady of policing ended up being “not the right fit” for the city of Miami.

Former Houston Police Chief and now-Miami Police Chief Art Acevedo has been suspended and faces imminent termination, Miami’s city manager said in a statement Monday evening.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez praised Art Acevedo as “America’s best chief” when he recruited him to lead Miami’s police force just six months ago.

Former Houston Police Department Chief Art Acevedo’s reputation and career were on full display in Miami on Monday during a special meeting focused on his job performance after only five months.

City of Miami commissioners held a special meeting in which they attacked the chief of police less than six months into his post, and voted to further investigate him and his appointment.

Authorities say nearly 100 people are still unaccounted for after part of a 12-story beachfront condo building collapsed in a town outside Miami.

The family of a kidnapping victim killed by an agent in a botched 2018 FBI raid is appealing an appeals court decision that the agent who fired the shot will be able to get qualified immunity.

A termination letter obtained Thursday by KPRC 2 Investigates showed that a Houston police officer was fired after running during a shooting that left a sergeant at the scene dead.

KPRC 2 Investigates looked at four different categories of crime reported over a period of five years -- from 2016, before Art Acevedo became Houston’s chief of police, through 2020, his last full year.

A man who has accused Houston police of using excessive force during his arrest nearly two years ago has filed a lawsuit.

The fallout from Houston Sgt. Harold Preston’s death was handed down earlier this week.

HOUSTON – The rocky tenure of Hubert Arturo Acevedo as HPD chief is over. Acevedo is bolting to Miami to serve as the city’s next top cop. Acevedo making his position clear back to KPRC 2 Investigates Mario Diaz on March 16th: “You know Mario, I’m done with you. Thank God.”Acevedo informed the much smaller Miami Police Department that he will be in the building next week. City officials say his tenure does not qualify for a pension.

(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) Published: March 30, 2021, 6:00 am Updated: March 30, 2021, 6:26 amPoint of Order: Outgoing Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo talks moving to Miami, George Floyd and ‘defunding the police’Published: March 30, 2021, 6:00 am Updated: March 30, 2021, 6:26 amIf you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745.

HOUSTON – The Houston City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to approve the appointment of Troy Finner as the next police chief. Finner takes over for outgoing Chief Art Acevedo, who is leaving to become the top cop in Miami. Finner is a native of Houston and grew up in the Fifth Ward. He attended James Madison High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University and a master’s degree from the University of Houston. Finner takes the helm at HPD on April 5.

We talk about COVID Relief, efforts to reach bipartisan agreements, the immigration crisis at the border and Republican efforts to revamp voting rights in states across the country, on this week’s Houston Newsmakers and here on Newsmakers EXTRA with Rep. Lizzie Fletcher. They never lost their job.”Congressman Dan Crenshaw, (R) 2nd says the American Rescue Plan is overloaded with spending not needed. “Is this really fair?” he said on this week’s Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall. Also this week, the challenge of working across the aisle on other issues such as infrastructure and his highest priorities local on Newsmakers EXTRA with Rep. Dan Crenshaw. More Information:Chief Art Acevedo, Houston Police Chief· Website: https://www.houstontx.gov/police/chief/· Twitter: @ArtAcevedoU.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D), 7th Congressional DistrictAd· Website: https://fletcher.house.gov/· Twitter: @RepFletcherU.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R), 2nd Congressional· Website: https://crenshaw.house.gov/· Twitter: @RepDanCrenshaw

HOUSTON – Troy Finner is set to become the new chief of the Houston Police Department, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced Thursday during a press conference. Finner formerly served as executive assistant under current HPD Chief Art Acevedo, who recently said he has taken a job as the top cop in Miami. Finner began working at HPD in 1990 and has served in several capacities over his 31-year-career. Turner said he earned “his stripes in HPD,” which has prepared him to lead from day one. Ad“(Finner) has earned the trust and respect of people in every corner of our community,” Turner said.

Here are things to know for Thursday, March 18:1. Now, Pamela Bunkley, Jones’ daughter, and her husband are suing CenterPoint Energy for wrongful death. AdBuzbee filled the second lawsuit early Wednesday but said the third one is the “most egregious” to date. We screen each one, and I personally talk with and screen any individual on whose behalf we file. Lauren Hammelman said a man followed her in a car and then exposed himself and yelled inappropriate things to her before taking off.

Here are things to know for Wednesday, March 17:1. AdSurrounded by several members of the Houston Police Department, Acevedo said he wanted everyone to understand how he came to the decision to leave Houston. “I decided to take the Miami position because Miami is a world-class city like Houston,” Acevedo said. The wholesale electricity retailer, which has recently been forced out of the market, charged a $9.99 monthly fee and, in turn, passed along wholesale prices to customers. When wholesale energy bill prices skyrocketed during the storm as temperatures plunged below freezing, Griddy customers were subject to the same costs with no buffer.

HOUSTON, Texas – HPD Chief Art Acevedo made a grim proclamation for the City of Houston on Tuesday, “Get ready for 500 murders,” said Acevedo during an afternoon news conference at HPD headquarters. This said, there are two homicides from Acevedo’s tenure that stand out the most. They are the shooting deaths of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas by HPD in the deadly botched raid on Harding Street. When asked how challenging will it be for Acevedo to leave Houston knowing that Harding Street remains unfinished? Acevedo said, “I’ll be back for Harding Street because it happened on my watch.”AdWatch the video below to hear John Nicholas, brother of Rhogena Nicholas, speak about Acevedo’s departure.

HOUSTON – A man accused of killing a Houston police sergeant during a shootout along the North Freeway on Nov. 9, 2020, has posted bond, according to multiple sources. Robert Soliz, 24, was arrested during a traffic stop along Interstate 10 Katy Freeway a day after the fatal shooting. Sean Rios, 47, a 25-year veteran of the Houston Police Department. The chief said Rios was on his way to work when the shootout happened. AdREAD: Houston police sergeant killed during shootout along North Freeway, chief saysCourt Records show Soliz has been arrested numerous times, dating back to 2014.

HOUSTON – The family of a man who was killed in an officer-involved on April 21, 2020, has filed a $100 million civil lawsuit Tuesday, according to Sean Roberts, the family’s attorney. AdREAD: Acevedo releases bodycam video of Nicolas Chavez shooting, says he ‘cannot defend that’In September, four Houston police officers were fired in connection with the fatal officer-involved shooting of Chavez nearly four months after the incident. READ: 4 Houston police officers fired in connection with fatal shooting of Nicolas Chavez identifiedAcevedo released the “indefinite suspension” letters of the four officers and identified them as Benjamin LeBlanc, Luis Alvarado, Omar Tapia and Patrick Rubio. He said he believes Chavez no longer posed a threat to officers because he was too weak to stand. “We applaud Houston Police Department’s termination of the officers that unjustifiably executed Mr. Chavez,” said Sean Roberts, the family’s attorney.

HOUSTON – Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo tearfully thanked Houston and the department Tuesday after announcing he would be leaving to become the police chief in Miami. Surrounded by several members of the Houston Police Department, Acevedo said he wanted everyone to understand how he came to the decision to leave Houston. RELATED: Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo: The biggest events of his career with HPD“I decided to take the Miami position because Miami is a world-class city like Houston,” Acevedo said. He said when the opportunity to become police chief in Miami was presented, he had been heavily thinking about what was next. The HPD chief also weighed in on who he thought would be a good fit for the next police chief in Houston.

HOUSTON – Art Acevedo was sworn into office as Houston Police Chief on November 30, 2016. Acevedo was at the center of the storm response, dispatching officers to help Houstonians who were trapped in their homes. In the years after the storm, Houston response efforts ramped up with the purchase of more rescue boats and other high-profile vehicles. AdHPD officer deathsSix Houston police officers lost their lives while Acevedo has been in office. AdHouston police officer named in Capitol riotDuring a news conference following the Capitol riot in Washington, D.C., Acevedo disclosed that a Houston officer had taken part in the riot.

(AP Photo/Eric Gay)Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo has accepted a position to become the next police chief in Miami, leaving Houston after just over four years in the role. — Houston Mayor's Office (@houmayor) March 15, 2021Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez shared his farewell to Acevedo, writing “Wishing Chief @ArtAcevedo and his family all the best. — SulemaChapa (@Sulema95388285) March 15, 2021Good, maybe we can get someone that can fight crime better — osito (@obdulio32) March 15, 2021Chief Art Acevedo, @ArtAcevedo. — Janet Mayfield, MLA (@theflutelady) March 15, 2021So Chief Acevedo moving to Miami. 🥲 — 🗡Mikasa (@Ohellalison) March 15, 2021Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo is leaving our city for Miami.

Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo speaks out against bathroom bills at a press conference on the steps of the state capitol on July 25, 2017. Credit: Austin Price/The Texas TribuneHouston Police Chief Art Acevedo is leaving his helm to lead the Miami Police Department after holding the position for five years, he announced in a press conference. AdAcevedo will be the third major police chief in Texas to depart after a year marked by protests against police violence. Last month, Austin Police Chief Brian Manley said he is retiring after 30 years with the department. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez told the Miami Herald “this is like getting the Tom Brady or the Michael Jordan of police chiefs.”Acevedo will lead a force of nearly 1,400 officers in Miami compared to Houston’s force of over 5,200 officers. He will replace former Miami police chief Jorge Colina, who retired in February.

Tomball City Manager dies in single-vehicle crash in Waller CountyTomball City Manager Rob Hauck died Saturday in a single-vehicle crash in Waller County, according to a release from the Tomball Police Department. Hauck had been selected as Tomball’s City Manager in 2018. Houston Texans make 2 trades SundayNew Texans General Manager Nick Caserio had a busy Sunday, completing two trades. AdAccording to multiple reports, the Houston Texans traded linebacker Benardrick McKinney to the Miami Dolphins for pass-rusher Shaq Lawson and a swap of late-round picks. Beyoncé, Megan thee Stallion show out for Houston at the GrammysBeyoncé and Megan thee Stallion came to the Grammys to collect.

HOUSTON – Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said he will announce the future of leadership at the city’s Police Department later this week. Turner spoke at City Hall on Monday morning after news broke Sunday night that Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo is leaving to take the same job in Miami. “I hate to see him leave the city of Houston,” Turner said as he congratulated Acevedo on his next chapter. Turner said Acevedo, who took the job as chief of the Houston Police Department in 2016, is leaving the department in better shape than he found it. Ad“Art was the right person at the right time,” Turner said.

“We went out and got what I feel is America's best chief," said Miami Mayor Francis Suarez standing alongside Acevedo at a news conference Monday after describing him to The Miami Herald as the Tom Brady or Michael Jordan of police chiefs. He is replacing Chief Jorge Colina, who retired in February, becoming Miami’s fifth chief the past decade. Acevedo was born in Cuba but came to the U.S. as a refugee with his family when he was 4 years old. AdOn Monday, Acevedo acknowledged the problem with bad policing and said he thought he brings a new perspective to the Miami police department. In Miami, Colina led the department through federal oversight after a series of police shootings, the pandemic and last summer’s protests.

HOUSTON – Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo is leaving the department for a new job, according to the local police union. Houston Police Office Union President Doug Griffith confirmed Acevedo has accepted the position to become the next police chief in Miami. “We appreciate his service to Houston, and wish him the best in Miami,” Griffith said in a statement. RELATED: Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo: The biggest events of his career with HPDHouston’s Mayor, Sylvester Turner, also had kind words for his long time friend and the man he hired in 2016. “The only thing that I ask is that while you are here you do an exceptional job, and he has done just that,” Mayor Turner said.

HOUSTON – Police have identified the man who was arrested Wednesday after a SWAT team entered a southwest Houston apartment and found two bodies inside. Houston police Chief Art Acevedo said when officers arrived and approached the apartment unit, they could hear loud arguing between a man and a woman. Police announced their presence and tried to get the people inside the apartment to come out, Acevedo said. According to Acevedo, another officer was able to see into the apartment and saw that the man was armed. The Houston Police Department SWAT team has been called out to an apartment complex in southwest Houston where police say a man is barricaded inside with four other people.

HOUSTON – Even when the mask mandate is lifted in Texas next week, customers will still need to wear a mask inside Phoenicia Specialty Foods in downtown Houston. He said the grocery store will keep the mask rule and limited capacity in place for now, even after next Wednesday. On social media, some businesses have posted that they plan to take the same route. “We want to remind you that private entities, private businesses, have a legal right to require you to wear a mask,” Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said in a video on Twitter. Attorney Katherine Treistman, a commercial litigator with Arnold & Porter, said private businesses are free to make their own policies.

Greg Abbott says Texas is lifting a mask mandate and lifting business capacity limits next week. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)DALLAS – The end of Texas' mask mandate is giving Lucy Alanis second thoughts about one of her occasional indulgences during the coronavirus pandemic: dining in at restaurants. Businesses in Texas shed rules, city leaders plotted new safeguards and the state's 5 million schoolchildren largely remained under orders to keep wearing masks, at least for now. The mask mandate, which has been in place since July, and occupancy limits on restaurants and retail stores end March 10. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said his officers will continue wearing masks.

HOUSTON – Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo released a sturdy message for those who do not comply with private businesses’ policies on wearing masks after Gov. In the video, Acevedo wanted to remind residents that private entities and private businesses have a legal right to require customers to wear a mask. He said if a person goes to a business that requires you to wear a mask, to please wear the mask or take your business elsewhere. Acevedo said for those who do not comply or leave the business are subjected to arrest for criminal trespass. Just remember that if you remain in the business after being asked to leave, you are subject to arrest for criminal trespass,” Acevedo said.

HOUSTON – Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo and HPD leaders discussed the police department’s annual “March on Crime/Lucha Contra El Crimen” in a news conference Monday. Acevedo highlighted efforts the Houston Police Department plans to employ to help keep Houston safe. “If you need help, help is available. He also mentioned gun violence, including road rage incidents, a lot of which have become deadly. According to Acevedo, road rage incidents typically happen between 3 and 8 p.m. in rush-hour traffic.

HOUSTON – Last year was a bloody one for Houston, and that trend seems to be continuing into 2021. Wednesday night there were two separate homicides in the city, then another one Thursday morning at the Discroll Place apartment complex in northwest Houston. So far in 2021, Houston homicide detectives have investigated 50 cases in just the first 42 days of the year. Homicide detectives have been busy in Harris County, as well. Houston police Chief Art Acevedo acknowledged the homicide rate during a news conference Monday.

HOUSTON – A woman who was seen in a video being trampled by a Houston Police Department horse during the George Floyd protests has sued the department. According to court records, Melissa Sanchez filed her lawsuit on Jan. 15 and she is accusing HPD of negligence. Sanchez said in August that a bystander caught the incident on video. It showed a mounted patrol officer’s horse hit Sanchez, who had her back to the animal, knock her to the ground and walk over her. Note: The video attached to this story was from an earlier report.

HOUSTON – Houston police Chief Art Acevedo spoke publicly Wednesday for the first time since a Harris County grand jury handed up indictments of six more Houston police officers in connection with the deadly Harding Street raid. “The charges, other than the one on Gallegos, has to do with overtime,” Acevedo said. RELATED: Attorney claims murder charge against HPD officer in Harding Street case is politically motivatedA total of 12 officers have been charged in connection with the investigation stemming from the raid. Acevedo said that his internal affairs division is now doing its own investigation into the allegations of an overtime scheme. “Would I be surprised that they charged people with allegedly stealing overtime, per se?” Acevedo said.

HOUSTON – Houston police Chief Art Acevedo said Wednesday that cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the public is the key to fighting the city’s rise in violent crime. Less than a month into 2021, Houston homicide detectives are already investigating 30 cases as of Wednesday morning, according to Acevedo. “I was actually on the phone with the San Antonio police chief this morning,” Acevedo said. “It would be very helpful, instead of the rhetoric, that the state patrol all freeways in the state of Texas,” Acevedo said. Acevedo said more funding from the federal government will also aid crime-fighting efforts in cities left cash-strapped by the coronavirus pandemic.

HOUSTON – Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo held a ceremony Wednesday to dedicate the department’s newest helicopter to fallen officer Jason Knox. Knox was killed when an HPD helicopter(75 Fox) crashed in an apartment complex in north Houston on May 2, 2020. Special section: Jason KnoxKnox was with Senior Police Officer Chase Cormier, who also suffered catastrophic injuries in the crash. The H125 Airbus incorporates Officer Knox’s badge number of 2374 into its registration number, which is N2374F. The H125 Airbus, purchased from Davenport Aviation, Inc., was funded through a $7.5 million Texas Department of Public Safety grant.

HOUSTON – Newly released photographs show now-President Joe Biden quietly visited an injured Houston police officer in the hospital a little more than a year ago. Officer Taylor Roccaforte was shot three times while pursuing a robbery suspect shortly after the Democratic debate in Houston in 2019. “It was very unexpected and it was special to me,” Taylor Roccaforte told KPRC 2 on Wednesday. Samuel Roccaforte, Taylor’s father and a fellow HPD officer, said Biden didn’t want any press at the hospital. “It was really a nice time for us to see him there and was very calming for my son,” Samuel Roccaforte said.

Joe Biden visits HPD Officer Taylor Roccaforte on Sept. 15, 2019 after he was shot by a suspect following the DNC presidential debate at Texas Southern University on Sept. 12, 2019. HOUSTON – Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo recalled a fond memory of now-President Joe Biden on Twitter Wednesday, shortly after Biden was sworn into office. On Thursday Sept 12, 2019, a @houstonpolice officer was shot by a suspect shortly after the end of the @DNC Presidential Debate @TexasSouthern. Acevedo said the officer, family and hospital staff were all lifted by Biden’s visit. Acevedo said the officer, Taylor Roccaforte, shared two photos of Biden’s visit on Sept. 15, 2019.

Authorities gathered photographs from Pham’s cellphone, with his approval, according to the criminal complaint filed today in federal court. All are to be kept in possession of his father, Grover Lollar, who appeared in court. “Yes, ma’am,” Grover Lollar said to the judge’s query about whether the father had the ability to keep the guns out of his son’s possession. “He will have no knowledge of where they are,” Grover Lollar said. Both will have to appear in federal court on Thursday morning to sign the bond agreement.

HOUSTON – Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo announced the department will increase security across the city starting Friday through Jan. 20, the day of the inauguration. Acevedo said this comes as after rioters stormed the Capitol and breached the White House. While Acevedo said there is no specific threat to our community, the department will continue to investigate. “Be the eyes/ears of the police department,” Acevedo said. “If you hear any threat against our city or county or state or nation, please report it right away to your local agency and or the FBI,” Acevedo said.

HOUSTON – A Houston police officer accused of entering the U.S. Capitol during last weeks’ riot asked for privacy Thursday. Officer Tam Pham, an 18-year veteran of the Houston Police Department, resigned Thursday morning. Pham briefly spoke to the media when he arrived home Thursday afternoon. “Please, just give my family privacy,” Pham said. “There is no excuse for criminal activity, especially from a police officer,” Acevedo said.

An image from the Capitol riots and a photo of Tam Dinh Pham, the Houston police officer KPRC 2 sources have identified as the man accused in the Capitol riot. HOUSTON – Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said during remarks Wednesday that a Houston police officer, on his own time, attended the Trump rally in Washington, D.C. and then “penetrated” the Capitol Building last week. There is an investigation underway and Acevedo said he is “highly confident” the officer will be facing federal charges. The officer has been placed on administrative leave, Acevedo said. Here’s what we know so far about that officer:

HOUSTON – Houston police said Thursday morning that an officer accused of “penetrating” the U.S. Capitol building last week has announced his resignation from the department. https://t.co/5HlwgGuIJf — Chief Art Acevedo (@ArtAcevedo) January 14, 2021Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said during remarks Wednesday that the Houston police officer -- on his own time -- attended the Trump rally in Washington and then “penetrated” the U.S. Capitol building last week. There is an investigation underway and Acevedo said he is “highly confident” he will be facing federal charges. “There is no excuse for criminal activity, especially from a police officer,” Acevedo said. FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 file photo, supporters of President Donald Trump gather outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

Capitol police officers stand outside of fencing that was installed around the exterior of the Capitol grounds, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington. A woman was fatally shot, windows were bashed and the mob forced shaken lawmakers and aides to flee the building, shielded by Capitol Police. And as the mob descended on the building Wednesday, Justice Department leaders reached out to offer up FBI agents. The rioting and loss of control has raised serious questions over security at the Capitol for future events. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said that as the rioting was underway, it became clear that the Capitol Police were overrun.

Capitol police officers stand outside of fencing that was installed around the exterior of the Capitol grounds, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington. A woman was fatally shot, windows were bashed and the mob forced shaken lawmakers and aides to flee the building, shielded by Capitol Police. And as the mob descended on the building Wednesday, Justice Department leaders reached out to offer up FBI agents. The rioting and loss of control has raised serious questions over security at the Capitol for future events. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said that as the rioting was underway, it became clear that the Capitol Police were overrun.

HOUSTON – Houston police said a 27-year-old robbery suspect died Tuesday morning in an officer-involved shooting at a hotel off the North Freeway. Investigators said the shooting happened around 10:25 a.m. at 16510 North Freeway service road. Acevedo said the man who died -- who was suspected in multiple robberies -- was shot after he raised a pistol at officers. Hamilton said he heard the officers give the suspect verbal commands prior to the sound of an assault rifle. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo on Jan. 5, 2021 at the scene of an officer-involved shooting off the North Freeway.

HOUSTON – Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo and Greater Houston Police Activities League (GHPAL) officers held a news conference to announce a new partnership with the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. According to the news release, the new program will be called “Bigs in Blue” and is being done for National Mentor Month. The Greater Houston Police Activities League said they are actively recruiting Houston area youth ages 8-18 and adult volunteers to participate in athletic, educational and mentoring activities. The program uses recreational activities to help build relationships with the police department and youth. The program’s goal is to reduce juvenile crime and violence through “Relational Policing,” which includes building trusting relationships among youth, law enforcement and the community.

HOUSTON – The man police say is responsible for attacking a bar worker who asked him to put on a mask, appeared in court Thursday afternoon. Court testimony revealed that Kelly was in possession of a white powdery substance, believed to be cocaine, when he was arrested during a traffic stop Thursday. The manager said the man attacked the worker as he was coming out of the bathroom. According to an arrest warrant, Vaughan asked Kelly to wear his mask at least five times before Kelly hit Vaughan over the head with a glass. Vaughan suffered several cuts to his head and was rushed to Ben Taub Hospital and left with 10 stitches in his head.

HOUSTON – With homicide and road rage incidents increasing in the Houston region, the Houston Police Department is in the spotlight along with other area law enforcement agencies to do something about it. HPD Chief Art Acevedo, a guest on Houston Newsmakers, says the men and women on his force are up to the task. “We’re going to have unmarked units, aircraft and marked units out enforcing it,” Acevedo said. The same number of officers we had 20 years ago but the city has grown by 500,000 folks. Those are the realities.”On this week’s Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall, Acevedo talks about the plan to win the war on crime and to also win the respect of the community.

HOUSTON – Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo held a news conference Tuesday to address the rise in violent road rage incidents in Houston. RELATED: Houston’s homicides are the highest they’ve been in at least 15 yearsAcevedo was joined by Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg and members of the Texas Department of Public Safety who discussed what they are calling an alarming increase. According to Acevedo, Houston has seen a marked increase this year in terms of road rage incidents and aggravated assaults resulting from road rage in 2020. “Anyone who thinks that they can just go out there and engage in road rage and commit aggravated assaults and thinks they are going to get away with it would be wrong.”Acevedo said Gov. Greg Abbott approved the initiative and directed DPS troopers to support HPD in their efforts to combat road rage.

““The toxic leadership -- thank God that those leaders at Fort Hood -- 14 of them -- were removed,” Lupe Guillen said. “If Mr. McCarthy actually watches this, I hope you actually endorse the ‘I am Vanessa Guillen’ (Act of 2020),” she said. We are not going to stop.”Read the “I am Vanessa Guillen Act of 2020.”Lupe Guillen said the act will “keep (her) sister’s legacy alive” and it will save lives. “It was widespread at Fort Hood, so things aren’t complete. Officials identified the two suspects tied to Fort Hood solider Vanessa Guillen’s disappearance on July 2.

HOUSTON – The number of homicides in Houston this year are now the highest they have been in at least 15 years. Even more disturbing is that Houston added 31 homicides just in the past two weeks – Nov. 21 to Dec. 4. Gamaldi said on Nov. 10 that if the city reaches 400 homicides this year, that would be the highest since the 1980s. “Because we know, historically, when you increase your footprint in an area, violent crime goes down,” Acevedo said. Additionally, the clearance rate of homicides, meaning the number of cases where an arrest has been made, is lower than last year.

HOUSTON – Houston Police Department commanders and officers escorted the body of officer Ernest Leal Jr. from the HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress hospital to the Dignity Care Center Sunday at 10 a.m. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the death of @HoustonPolice Officer Ernest Leal, Jr. He served as an HPD officer since August 1984, serving more than three decades with the North Patrol Division. It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the death of @houstonpolice Officer Ernest Leal, Jr. I ask all Houstonians to pray for the families of Officer Ernest Leal and Joel Cirilo.

HOUSTON – Houston’s murder rate is surging and the Houston Police Department is investing $4 million into trying to tamp it down. One of the homicides was reported in Ghazi Issa’s neighborhood, near the intersection of E. Greenridge Dr. and Skyline Dr in southwest Houston. Issa has lived in the neighborhood for decades and says since the pandemic, the streets have gotten meaner. It is a dangerous area,” he saidHouston’s murder rate is surging, now up 44% year to date, with a total of 358 homicides. “Because we now historically, when you increase your footprint in an area, violent crime goes down,” Acevedo said.

HOUSTON – Houston Police Department Chief Art Acevedo held a news conference Friday morning to address the surging homicide numbers in the city. Not yet, according to the numbers announced by Acevedo. When asked if it’s the right strategy, Acevedo replied without hesitation: “Of course.” Asked again, Acevedo replied: “Absolutely. Acevedo replied: “I don’t know your numbers right now.” KPRC 2 Investigates reminded the chief they were his department’s numbers. Surging homicidesWatch a replay of the special report from KPRC 2′s Mario Diaz that aired Tuesday about the rising homicide numbers in the city.

HOUSTON – Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo held a press conference Friday to discuss the increase in year-to-date homicide numbers in the city. Acevedo said it has been a “perfect storm” this year with COVID-19 and its fatigue, as well as staffing challenges, among a number of other factors. “We’re trying to focus on violent crime and it’s a balance,” Acevedo said, referring to issues with policing COVID-19 rules in area bars. KPRC 2 shared a livestream of the event in the video player at the top of this article. Video of the full press conference will be published below.

HOUSTON – A veteran Houston police sergeant who was fatally shot last week while trying to intervene during a shootout was remembered Wednesday as a leader who dedicated his life to his family and community. Family and friends attended a funeral service for Sean Rios, 47, at a Houston church. Police Chief Art Acevedo has said investigators believe Rios saw the shootout and was killed trying to intervene when he was shot. During the funeral service, Acevedo said Rios’ decision to try to stop the shootout was an example of his dedication to helping others. Rios was the second Houston officer to be killed in the past four weeks and the fourth since last December.

Some people are saying Houston is rapidly returning to its old ways of the 80′s -- a city filled with homicides. Homicide statistics have been under the microscope as of late because of the recent rash of homicides in the city combined with Monday’s shooting death of Houston police Sgt. At a news conference following the shooting, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said: “It is another rough day. This has been a rough year.”HPD numbers show homicides in Houston are on the brink of 350. The statistics are rapidly approaching the most since 377 were recorded in 2005.

HOUSTON – One person has been arrested Tuesday and another person is being sought in connection with the slaying of a Houston police sergeant killed during a shootout along the North Freeway. Houston police Chief Art Acevedo said Robert Soliz, 24, was arrested during a traffic stop along Interstate 10 Katy Freeway. Soliz has been charged with murder in connection with the death of HPD Sgt. Sean Rios, Acevedo said. Acevedo also released surveillance video and images of a second “person of extreme interest” in connection with the case.

Here are things to know for Tuesday, Nov. 10:1. 6 killed in string of Houston homicides MondaySix people were killed in a string of homicides that were reported Monday in Houston. Greg Abbott avoided acknowledging former Vice President Joe Biden’s victory and said the process of vote counting and recounts should play out. Vice President-elect Harris has inspired women to dream and attain it with her historic election win. According to the document, Luhnow was signed to a contract that guaranteed him more than $31 million through 2025.

HOUSTON – The death of a Houston police sergeant Monday marks the fourth line-of-duty death for the Houston Police Department since December. Sean Rios is seen in this duty photo provided by the Houston Police Department on Nov. 9, 2020. Sean Rios died after being hit by gunfire during a shootout along the North Freeway on Nov. 9, 2020. Elmer Manzano is charged with capital murder and attempted capital murder in connection with the case. Arturo Solis has been charged with capital murder in connection with Brewster’s death.

HOUSTON – Houston police Sgt. Sean Rios was killed Monday afternoon during a shootout along the North Freeway in Houston, according to HPD Chief Art Acevedo. According to the Houston Police Officers Union, Rios served in the Marines. Sean Rios (Houston Police Officers Union)Sgt. Sean Rios (Houston Police Officers Union)

HOUSTON – A Houston police sergeant was killed Monday during a shootout along the North Freeway, according to Houston police chief Art Acevedo. The shooting was reported about 1:30 p.m. on the outbound side feeder road of Interstate 45 North Freeway near the Little York Road exit. Sean Rios, 47, a 25-year veteran of HPD, engaged someone in a gun battle. Rios' death marks the fifth homicide in Houston on Monday. Acevedo said Rios' death also marks the fourth line-of-duty death for the Houston Police Department since December.

HOUSTON – The Houston Police Department is investigating after two people shot at each other at Memorial City Mall, officials said. Police responded to reports of a shooting around 2:25 p.m. outside a Target at Memorial City Mall. Acevedo said the shooting caused people to trample over each other and that two people suffered minor injures during the stampede. Acevedo said there is no threat to the store or mall and the scene is secured. Watch the police briefing below:Chief @ArtAcevedo Media Briefing on Shooting Incident at 984 Gessner Rd https://t.co/PtMpMl4JGL — Houston Police (@houstonpolice) November 1, 2020

HOUSTON – Family, friends and colleagues honored a fallen Houston police sergeant Thursday. Harold Preston was killed in the line of duty last week while responding to a domestic disturbance. Harold Preston? READ: Fiancee of fallen HPD Sgt. Harold Preston: ‘He can’t take away my memories’

HOUSTON – Gov. Greg Abbott discussed the possible deployment of the Texas Army National Guard across the state, including Houston on Election Day. The governor said the decision on what cities troops would be deployed would be made on an “as-needed basis” but they would not be placed at polling locations. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said the city doesn’t need troops, saying the department plans to have all hands on deck over the next few weeks. “We don’t foresee a need for the national guard, but if he does that, that his prerogative as the governor but we don’t have any missions for them or anticipate any need for the national guard to be here in Houston and in most of the cities across Texas,” Acevedo said.

HOUSTON – Domestic violence is on the rise nationally and both our local police and hospitals are noticing the surge. This week, officers were shot while responding to a domestic violence call, where Sgt. “We know what happens all too often in these domestic violence situations when a woman has had enough and that abusive husband ends up committing murder,” Houston police Chief Art Acevedo said. Fisher said risk factors for domestic violence are social and financial stress. The U.S. Department of Justice is trying to relieve this problem with a plan to provide $160 million for victim assistance.

HOUSTON – The body of a slain Houston police sergeant was escorted Friday to a funeral home. Harold Preston was shot and killed Tuesday after responding to a domestic disturbance. Friday’s police escort marked the next step in the fallen hero’s journey to his final resting in East Texas in Athens, where HPD Sgt. Harold Preston was raised. READ: Funeral details for fallen HPD Sgt.

Officers encountered Elmer Manzano during previous calls to the home of Manzano’s estranged wife. Officers searched Manzano and found bullets but no weapon, according to the report. Manzano told officers that he has a gun but it’s stored in a safe, according to the report. If that conviction had shown up, officers would have known that Manzano was violating federal gun laws by possessing a weapon. “We did our best to deal with what we knew at the time, and so did the DA’s office,” Acevedo said.

Houston police Chief Art Acevedo said it appears that the gunshot wound Elmer Manzano suffered during Tuesday’s shooting was from gunfire returned by HPD Sgt. Acevedo said it also appears Preston, who Manzano had pointed a gun at, was reaching for his pistol and attempting to back out of the apartment when Manzano opened fire. He said Preston was hit several times, Officer Courtney Weller was hit in the arm and Manzano’s 14-year-old son was also hit. Prosecutors have charged Manzano with capital murder, attempted capital murder and aggravated assault in connection with the shooting. And the suspect immediately opened fire.”The investigation remains on-going into all of the specifics on how the shooting played out.

HOUSTON – An HPD officer is recovering at Memorial Hermann Hospital following a shooting at a southwest apartment complex on Tuesday. Officer Courtney Waller was shot in the arm while responding to a disturbance call on Holly Hall Road. Harold Preston was also shot while responding to the disturbance call but later died from his injuries. RELATED: 41-year veteran HPD Officer Sgt. Harold Preston dies in shooting near NRG, officials say“He’s an amazingly unique officer with a heart of gold,” said Lorie Luen.

Here are things to know for Wednesday, Oct. 21:1. Harold Preston dies in shooting near NRG, officials sayHouston authorities said veteran Houston Police Officer Sgt. He was struck multiple times, according to Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo. State officials said Tuesday that the licenses for Lux Lounge, The Standard, Spire and Sol Billares have been suspended for 30 days as part of a weeklong effort to enforce the state’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Also, 4,588 COVID-19 patients were in Texas hospitals Tuesday, the most since 4,907 cases were reported in hospitals on Aug. 26.

HOUSTON – According to Houston police Chief Art Acevedo, there were 286 murders as of the first week of October. “When you think about people committing murder and going out on bond after bond and committing more violent crimes,” Acevedo said. The family is from Dallas and has been to Houston frequently, scouring the neighborhood surrounding the murder for answers. Fueling a growing backlogThe rise in murders also helps fuel a backlog in Harris County criminal court. Devastation by Hurricane Harvey and the COVID-19 have created a large backlog in the criminal justice system that will take years to clear out.