Man suspected in fatal shooting near Third Ward identified, still on the run
Police officers with the University of Houston Police Department and TSU Police Department are assisting Metro police in the search for a man involved in a deadly shooting on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department.
Levels โslightly above industry standardsโ of Legionella bacterium found in water supply in Ben Taub Hospital, officials say
Three areas with levels slightly above industry standards of Legionella bacterium were found in the Neuro-Psychiatric Center on the Ben Taub Hospital campus, according to Harris Health System.
Photos released of vehicle allegedly used in fatal drive-by shooting of 7-year-old in east Harris County
Homicide investigators have released surveillance photos of a vehicle allegedly used in a drive-by shooting that killed an innocent 7-year-old boy who was struck by a bullet while in his bedroom in east Harris County.
HCSO deputy shot in hand at Ben Taub after prisoner grabs gun during attempted escape, officials say
A prisoner is now in custody after shots were fired inside Ben Taub Hospital after getting into a struggle with a Harris County Sheriffโs deputy over a gun Wednesday, according to the Houston Police Department.
Man found shot at apartment complex in northwest Harris County dies, deputies say
HOUSTON โ Harris County sheriffโs deputies are investigating a deadly shooting at an apartment complex in northwest Harris County Wednesday. Deputies said the shooting happened at an apartment complex in the 4200 block of Clay Hill Drive around 3 a.m. The family told deputies they later heard gunshots and went outside to find the victim on the ground. To our community members near Clay Rd/Hwy 6: @HCSOTexas units responded to a shooting at at an apartment complex located at 4211 Clay Hill Dr. Investigators said they are working to find out who shot the man and why.
Drugs recovered near scene of deadly shooting in southwest Houston, police say
HOUSTON โ Police said they discovered drugs and dozens of shell casings at the scene of what they believe was a deadly โdrug deal gone badโ in southwest Houston Monday. Officers said the shooting happened outside of the Ojos Locos Sports Cantina off the Southwest Freeway near Bissonnett around 9:30 p.m. Thatโs where police found a man shot in the parking lot along, with at least 8-10 lbs. According to investigators, the victim was taken to the Ben Taub Hospital, where he later died. Investigators said 20 to 30 bullet casings were found at the scene, along with bullet holes in a Cricket Store nearby as well as several cars. Officers said there were at least two suspects involved in the incident.
Man with knife injured in officer-involved shooting in Ben Taub Hospital parking garage, police say
HOUSTON โ A suspect is in custody after police said shots were fired on the second floor of the Ben Taub Hospital parking garage Monday. Officers said they were called to the hospitalโs parking garage located in the 1500 block of Ben Taub Loop around 1:30 a.m. after a man went to the hospital to check himself in for psychological distress. According to Chief Art Acevedo, the suspect charged at the officer, who then fired his gun at least two times. After the failed attempt, he was taken into custody, Acevedo said. Police said the suspect is in surgery and the officer is on limited duty while the shooting is being investigated.
Bicyclist, innocent driver dead after crash involving chase suspect in NW Harris County: HCSO
HOUSTON โ Investigators said two people are dead after a driver hit them while trying to get away from Harris County sheriffโs deputies in northwest Harris County Monday. Simon Cheng of HCSO, a deputy saw a Mercedes driven by Alexis Saborit going over the speed limit and tried to stop Saborit. The deputy said Saborit didnโt stop and led the deputy on a chase southbound on Veterans Memorial past the 249 intersection. An @HCSO_D1Patrol DWI unit was involved in a brief pursuit where the suspect went into oncoming traffic at the 9500 block of Veterans Memorial Dr. and struck another vehicle. Once released from the hospital, Saborit will be booked into the county jail charged with two counts of felony murder.
KPRC 2 reporter Brandon Walker meets teen who helped save his life
HOUSTON โ KPRC 2 reporter Brandon Walker was visited by the teen who helped save his life after he was hit by a truck in Houston earlier this month. READ MORE: ALL ABOUT BRANDON WALKERWalker thanked the Lamar High School senior, Alex Park, for jumping in and saving his life during the incident. Iโm told Alex was headed to the cinema when he saw my body in the street. Posted by KPRC2 Brandon Walker on Monday, January 27, 2020You can stay up to date with Walkerโs progression by following his Facebook page. Read: KPRC 2 reporter Brandon Walker shares survival story after he was hit by a truck in Houston
Inmate who escaped at Ben Taub Hospital back in police custody, officials say
HOUSTON โ An inmate who escaped police custody around 7 p.m. Wednesday night at Ben Taub Hospital was captured and back in custody Thursday, according to the Houston Police Department. Officials said the female inmate, Collin Danielle Anderson, 37, was still wearing a hospital gown when she requested to use the restroom. The male officer allowed Anderson to the bathroom, but could not enter the restroom with her, police said. This precaution was shortly lifted after it was determined that Anderson likely left the hospital. Anderson was originally taken into custody on a narcotics possession charge.
โThankfulโ: KPRC 2 reporter Brandon Walker shares survival story after he was hit by a truck in Houston
HOUSTON โ KPRC 2 reporter Brandon Walker is sharing his story of survival after he was hit by a truck in Houston last week. READ MORE: ALL ABOUT BRANDON WALKERWalker shared on social media that he was walking in a crosswalk when he was struck. โIโll be off the air recovering for the next few months,โ Walker wrote. โDespite the road ahead, I cannot stress how thankful I am to be alive,โ Walker wrote. โBetter yet, I cannot stress how thankful I am to live.โ