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4-year-old child, woman hospitalized after shooting at SW Houston apartment complex
Read full article: 4-year-old child, woman hospitalized after shooting at SW Houston apartment complexEarly this morning, a domestic dispute at an apartment complex in southwest Houston turned violent, resulting in a woman being shot multiple times and a 4-year-old child sustaining a minor injury.
Man arrested for animal cruelty charges in Richmond after pomeranian’s death
Read full article: Man arrested for animal cruelty charges in Richmond after pomeranian’s deathPengfei Ji has been arrested for animal cruelty after a violent incident in Richmond, where he allegedly killed his wife's teacup pomeranian during an argument.
Survivors of domestic violence concerned as funding cuts threaten access to critical support
Read full article: Survivors of domestic violence concerned as funding cuts threaten access to critical supportProposed federal budget cuts of over 30% are threatening the vital support that domestic violence groups provide to survivors.
Man kills his wife before turning gun on himself in apparent murder-suicide on Christmas
Read full article: Man kills his wife before turning gun on himself in apparent murder-suicide on ChristmasAuthorities are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in southwest Houston where they said a man killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself on Christmas Day.
‘Daddy was stabbing mommy’: Woman stabbed to death by husband in attempted murder-suicide in Sunnyside area, HPD says
Read full article: ‘Daddy was stabbing mommy’: Woman stabbed to death by husband in attempted murder-suicide in Sunnyside area, HPD saysA woman was found dead after police said her husband possibly stabbed her to death before attempting to kill himself at a home in Houston early Wednesday morning.
Suspect takes 45-year deal, pleads guilty to killing his 16-year-old girlfriend back in 2022
Read full article: Suspect takes 45-year deal, pleads guilty to killing his 16-year-old girlfriend back in 2022A suspect accused of killing his 16-year-old girlfriend now finds himself back behind bars after he failed to show up to court for the first day of his trial.
How domestic violence survivors can vote without sharing home address
Read full article: How domestic violence survivors can vote without sharing home addressWhen you register to vote, your home address becomes public information. Don’t panic. There are ways to conceal your home address and cast your vote.
Woman allegedly tells HPD officers she shot man because she was ‘tired of being assaulted’
Read full article: Woman allegedly tells HPD officers she shot man because she was ‘tired of being assaulted’Charges have been filed against a woman who allegedly claimed that she shot a man Friday because he was abusing her.
HPD officer officially terminated after admitting to shooting wife in face with rifle
Read full article: HPD officer officially terminated after admitting to shooting wife in face with rifleA former Houston police officer who admitted to shooting his wife in the face with a rifle has officially been terminated from his job.
Breaking Free: Some abusers using dating apps as increasingly popular way to meet victims, studies show
Read full article: Breaking Free: Some abusers using dating apps as increasingly popular way to meet victims, studies showIn this day and age, many people looking for love turn to dating apps, but sometimes the outcome may not be what was expected. No, we’re not talking about just finding out you’re incompatible. Sometimes, what seems like it could be a fairy tale romance ends up an abusive nightmare.
Breaking Free: The push to de-stigmatize domestic abuse in Houston’s South Asian community
Read full article: Breaking Free: The push to de-stigmatize domestic abuse in Houston’s South Asian communityIn the South Asian community, there is so much silence around being abused. While some of it has to do with a person’s immigration status, women of south Asian descent often don’t come forward to report the abuse because they’re worried about how sharing their story would impact their family and their community.
Additional charges filed against accused arsonist who set fire to two homes within days, leading to SWAT standoff, authorities say
Read full article: Additional charges filed against accused arsonist who set fire to two homes within days, leading to SWAT standoff, authorities sayAdditional charges have been filed against a man accused of setting two homes on fire within days before surrendering to authorities on Thursday evening.
‘He thought he got away with murder’: Husband to serve 55 years in prison after beating wife to death, officials say
Read full article: ‘He thought he got away with murder’: Husband to serve 55 years in prison after beating wife to death, officials sayA Houston man was sentenced to prison after he was found guilty of killing his wife in 2015, according to officials.
Man shot, killed after allegedly attacking person inside residence with his ex-wife in NW Harris Co., HCSO says
Read full article: Man shot, killed after allegedly attacking person inside residence with his ex-wife in NW Harris Co., HCSO saysA man has been shot and killed after he reportedly attacked someone who then opened fire on him during an altercation involving his ex-wife, authorities say.
Man charged after stabbing woman multiple times in front of their 4 children, police say
Read full article: Man charged after stabbing woman multiple times in front of their 4 children, police sayA 35-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a woman was stabbed over the weekend, according to the Houston Police Department.
Houston area women’s center celebrates 45 years of community service as demand for assistance increases
Read full article: Houston area women’s center celebrates 45 years of community service as demand for assistance increasesLast year, KPRC 2 first reported how Harris County had seen a 40% increase in domestic violence crimes since the onset of the pandemic with domestic-related homicides ticking up even higher compared to the year before.
State and local officials speak on efforts to prevent domestic violence; launch billboard campaign for awareness month
Read full article: State and local officials speak on efforts to prevent domestic violence; launch billboard campaign for awareness monthAid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) held a press conference Tuesday for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, announcing the launch of its billboard campaign.
Prominent Houston-area plastic surgeon placed on leave after being accused of domestic violence, misleading courts
Read full article: Prominent Houston-area plastic surgeon placed on leave after being accused of domestic violence, misleading courtsA prominent Houston area plastic surgeon who was charged with assaulting his girlfriend has also been accused of misleading the courts about the money he makes.
Docs: Man fatally shoots mother of his newborn with semi-automatic pistol after fight over Mother’s Day dinner, victim suffered repeated abuse
Read full article: Docs: Man fatally shoots mother of his newborn with semi-automatic pistol after fight over Mother’s Day dinner, victim suffered repeated abuse“This death is another tragic reminder of how volatile domestic violence can be,” Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said. “Unfortunately, sometimes the person closest to us poses the greatest risk to our well-being. The facts of this matter are terribly troubling and heartbreaking.”
Man charged in death of wife whose body was found in freezer voluntarily seeks GPS monitor after mix-up, attorney says
Read full article: Man charged in death of wife whose body was found in freezer voluntarily seeks GPS monitor after mix-up, attorney saysThe man accused of killing his wife and putting her body in a freezer is out on bond again, and his attorney says, he took it upon himself to make sure he was being properly monitored.
City of Houston launches new domestic violence awareness campaign
Read full article: City of Houston launches new domestic violence awareness campaignHOUSTON – The city of Houston has launched a new domestic violence awareness campaign Wednesday. While trying to fallen the curve of COVID-19 cases in the community, local law enforcement and the Houston Area Women’s Center have seen an uptick in domestic violence cases. The Houston Police Department reported an increase of 8.72% in domestic violence calls in March compared to February 2020. “We have seen a 40% spike in our domestic violence calls and of those calls, more people are asking for shelter. On Tuesday, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced a partnership with the Houston Area Women’s Center and the Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council to provide more awareness and resources to those in need.