13 months after Astroworld tragedy, HPDโs investigation continues and chief makes leadership changes
As the investigation being conducted by the Houston Police Department continues into the Astroworld tragedy, KPRC 2 Investigates has confirmed members of HPDโs leadership have been moved or simply moved on following the deadly concert.
Houston Police Union calls for judgeโs resignation after man who was given low bond shoots two HPD officers
The president of the Houston Police Officerโs Union is calling for a Harris County judge to step down after allowing a habitual offender who has since been accused of shooting two Houston police officers to bond out of jail.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Monday, March 15
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 Tomballโs 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. Beyoncรฉ, Megan thee Stallion show out for Houston at the GrammysBeyoncรฉ and Megan thee Stallion came to the Grammys to collect.
Police Chief Art Acevedo leaving Houston to become Miamiโs top cop
HOUSTON โ 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. โWe appreciate his service to Houston, and wish him the best in Miami,โ Griffith said in a statement. RELATED: Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo: The biggest events of his career with HPDHoustonโs Mayor, Sylvester Turner, also had kind words for his long time friend and the man he hired in 2016. โThe only thing that I ask is that while you are here you do an exceptional job, and he has done just that,โ Mayor Turner said.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Tuesday, Feb. 9
Here are things to know for Tuesday, Feb. 9:1. Local analysts weigh in on stimulus package, direct $1,400 checksHouse Democrats released more details about their COVID-19 relief bill and its $1,400 stimulus checks. This comes after President Joe Biden announced a $1.9 trillion stimulus package, which local analysts say will help people and the economy. University of Houstonโs Economics Department Chair and professor Dietrich Vollrath said the $1.9 trillion stimulus package is appropriately sized. 2 coronavirus variants found in Houston areaTwo variants of COVID-19 have been found in the Houston area, officials announced Monday.
17 people shot this weekend in Houston, including four teenagers
HOUSTON โ Between Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 17 people including four teenagers were shot in Houston, the most of any weekend this year and part of a growing trend of violence in the city. โWe havenโt seen this kind of violence, since the late 80s and early 90s when crack first hit the streets here in Houston,โ said Doug Griffith, the president of the Houston Police Officers Union. Mayor Sylvester Turner began his Monday press conference addressing the shootings, instead of COVID-19, calling his administrationโs commitment to reducing crime โour top priority.โโWe cannot blame everything on the pandemic in Houston,โ Turner said. โWe have a situation that we need to address in our city.โOf the 17 people shot over the weekend, six did not survive their injuries. โOur community/region had too much gun violence this weekend.
6 more officers charged in investigation of deadly Harding Street police raid
The new charges bring the total number of officers or former officers charged in connection with the investigation of the raid to 12. Oscar Pardo: Charged with engaging in organized criminal activity and first-degree tampering with a governmental record. Cedell Lovings: Charged with engaging in organized criminal activity and first-degree tampering with a governmental record. Nadeem Ashraf: Charged with engaging in organized criminal activity and first-degree tampering with a governmental record. New charges for officers already chargedSome of the charges announced Monday were new charges against officers who have already been charged in connection with an investigation of the Harding Street raid.
Acevedo releases bodycam video of Nicolas Chavez shooting, says he โcannot defend thatโ
A cellphone video recorded by a witness appeared to show Chavez on his knees when he was shot by officers. During a news conference, Acevedo showed the video recorded by several different body cameras worn by officers at the scene of the shooting. โNothing is redacted in terms of the use of force,โ Acevedo said. In the video, the officers arrived at the scene to find Chavez repeatedly stabbing himself with a metal object. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner agreed with Acevedo saying it is difficult to watch the video without questioning why the shooting happened.