Harris County Grand Jury to review evidence after an EaDo shooting that killed 33-year-old Sebastian Jimenez. Shooter claims self‑defense, police say.
Houston police released a man with no charges after he allegedly chased a woman by car, ran a stop sign and fatally struck a 43-year-old bystander on Corder Street in Houston's south side.
A Houston man accused of an aggravated robbery and carjacking was taken into custody Tuesday morning following a lengthy police pursuit that spanned multiple parts of the city.
Houston police have revealed new details in the ongoing investigation into Unique Green, the owner of a funeral home that was raided during an active funeral service last month.
Houston police say a driver has been charged after allegedly running over two women fighting in the street on Cullen Boulevard, then leaving the scene.
Houston police are investigating an officer-involved shooting on Antoine Drive after a suspect fired at officers during a traffic stop
A Houston Police Department K-9 is recovering after being choked to the point of unconsciousness, according to court records, by a man who was homeless and refused to leave an apartment unit near NRG Park.
Houston City Council Member Letitia Plummer is proposing a change to HPD’s general orders that would give officers discretion over when to contact immigration authorities. The Houston Police Union is rejecting the idea, saying officers are legally required to notify agencies about open warrants.
The Houston Police Department is looking to recruit officers from the New York Police Department who may be upset with the outcome of the 2025 mayoral election.
Houston police are investigating the death of a 2-year-old girl found unresponsive at an Ashford Point Drive apartment. Authorities are awaiting autopsy results.
A Houston man, Talib Smith, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for kidnapping, assaulting, and carjacking an elderly woman in May 2023.
A Houston police officer was injured early Saturday morning after a pickup truck crashed into his patrol vehicle while he was assisting with traffic control on the North Freeway.
A 4-year-old child was rushed to a hospital Monday afternoon after suffering from a gunshot wound at a southeast Houston apartment complex.
Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting at the Cleme Manor Apartments on Thursday night, where an 18-year-old man was shot in the upper abdomen and later died at the hospital.
The westbound lanes of the Katy Freeway have been shut down at Beltway 8 after a pedestrian was struck and killed by an 18-wheeler.
Police say a man armed with a pipe was shot by security after a fight at a Houston water treatment facility Friday morning.
Houston police have identified Joanne Zamora as the woman found murdered in 1992, and investigators are now piecing together her life and relationships as they reopen the decades-old cold case.
The Houston Police Department released body worn camera video of moments that led up to the deadly shooting of an armed robbery suspect on Aug. 10.
After 32 years, the identity of a woman known as "Harris County Jane Doe," found in a Houston wooded area in 1992, has been confirmed as Joann Zamora through investigative genetic genealogy by Moxxy Forensic Investigations
Doorbell video showed the ex-boyfriend assaulting the woman, leaving her with bruises and scars, according to investigators. When the friend tried to intervene, police said the ex turned on him as well.
Investigators said Gonzalo Leon, 42, has been charged with shooting 11-year-old Julian Guzman, who witnesses said was last seen running from a house, after ringing the doorbell, "just prior to suffering a gunshot wound."
Officials and residents in The Heights say a police cruiser crashed through a fence dangled over a ledge at the pool of a home Sunday afternoon.
A shooting occurred in west Houston on Thursday night around 9:30 p.m. near Briar Forest Drive and Brentworth Drive, following a dispute between two groups at an apartment complex.
The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. in the 1500 block of Bland, and despite no bullet holes found on the car, both adults sustained injuries.
A pedestrian was both stabbed and struck by a vehicle in an early morning incident on N. Drennan Street in east Houston.
HPD confirmed the southbound lanes have been shut down at Spur 5 and are expected to remain closed while officers conduct their investigation.
The driver of a vehicle involved in a police pursuit has been charged with two counts with murder after his car struck another vehicle and caused a fiery crash.
Houston police are warning residents about a crime trend called "jugging," where criminals target individuals leaving banks with large cash withdrawals, often following them to their next location to rob
When your life is in danger, minutes count. This is why Houston police have to prioritize the more than 1 million calls for help the department receives each year.
A 19-year-old man was shot near Eleanor Tinsley Park following an altercation involving a group in a parking lot along Allen Parkway, with safety concerns rising due to late-night gatherings and illegal scooter vendors.
A Shady Acres woman said noise from nearby bars forced her to move out of her home. Houston Police is cracking down on neighbors nearby nightclubs and bars, issuing 115 citations in a weekend sweep targeting noise and other violations. Residents hope peace is finally on the way.
A driver involved in a car wreck that killed a husband and wife in Kingwood has been charged with intoxication manslaughter.
Houston Police say two men have been taken to a hospital after a shooting just off the North Freeway Monday.
The historic building, more than 100 years old, now houses both the Houston Police Department’s Central Patrol Station and Special Operations division.
A Houston police officer was arrested Tuesday afternoon for driving while intoxicated after he crashed into a METRO bus, KPRC 2 News has confirmed.
Justin Guzman, 22, turned himself in to police Monday and is the second person to be arrested and appeared in Probable Cause Court overnight, where they alleged he fired 10 shots in the Galleria Mall parking garage, killing Anthony Sanders, 30.
Harris County prosecutors have dropped three felony charges against Tony Underwood, who was shot by Houston police during a confrontation in April, citing his grave medical condition.
A Houston family gathered this weekend for a long-awaited reunion—an event meant to bring joy, laughter, and love. Instead, it became a time of remembrance and heartache, as they honored the lives of two beloved relatives, both murdered years ago, with no arrests ever made or any suspects identified.
Houston police released video footage showing the moment a driver, Maxie Ray Whitaker, was shot by an officer after attempting to run him over near The Galleria on May 25.
Devin Burgess was arrested after admitting to breaking into a building on Houston's north side for the third time, specifically targeting TVs.
A man in northeast Houston was arrested after allegedly shooting and killing a woman in an apartment on McHenry Street.
A tragic incident where 31-year-old Abdul Rahman Waziri was shot and killed following an argument over parking will now be referred to a grand jury for review, according to Houston police.
Houston police released body camera footage of a fatal shooting involving an officer and a suspect armed with a baseball bat and concrete in Spring Branch on May 23.
Cornejo faces murder charges for fatally stabbing his girlfriend, Argelia Diaz Maya, in a west Houston restaurant, a case identified as domestic violence-related.
A teen was arrested in Montgomery County after evading arrest in a stolen car. After his arrest, authorities learned that he planned to steal more.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced a new traffic safety initiative aimed at reducing reckless driving, road rage, and speeding on major highways like I-45 and US-59.
A man was killed during a family disturbance in northeast Houston early Saturday morning. While responding to that call, two Houston police officers were injured in a crash when their patrol vehicle was hit and caught fire. A nearby wrecker driver helped pull them to safety. Police say both incidents are connected. The suspect in the stabbing is in custody, while the driver who caused the crash fled the scene.
An officer and at least two others were transported to the hospital after a crash involving a black car and 18-wheeler during a traffic stop on the US 290 feeder near Hollister.
The Houston Police Foundation is set to break ground on a new firearms training center at the Houston Police Academy.
An attorney representing a shooting suspect is raising questions about edited body camera footage released by the Houston Police Department from an officer-involved shooting that occurred last month.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire's proposed $7 billion budget aims to prioritize public safety without raising taxes but faces criticism for potentially compromising essential services.
Two men, Jordan T. Smith and Desmore Letre Modlist, have been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly home invasion shooting in southeast Houston.
Houston police have shared surveillance footage of a male person of interest they would like to question regarding a fatal shooting at an apartment complex nearly six months ago.
A man has been charged in an incident where he was shot by an HPD officer while allegedly attempting to run him over near the Galleria.
One person is dead after being shot by a Houston police officer in the Spring Branch area Friday.