HOMICIDE

The investigation of an attempted abduction in Seabrook led to the arrest of a man wanted on multiple violent offenses out of Illinois, according to authorities.

On Sunday, Crimestoppers of Houston held its annual National Day of Remembrance event to honor the hundreds of Houstonians whose lives were taken by an act of violence.

A driver is facing charges after he allegedly struck and killed a bicyclist with his vehicle in Galveston Wednesday evening, Galveston police said.

A Hidalgo police officer confirmed Tuesday morning the department is investigating a possible homicide.

An investigation is underway after a man was found dead and another was injured after a shooting in Montgomery County early Monday.

One man was shot and killed and another was thrown out of a moving vehicle after a shooting at a southeast Houston gas station led to two separate police chases early Monday, according to police

A man accused of stabbing a 24-year-old man that took place at an apartment complex in Galveston is now in custody, authorities said Saturday.

Two people are on the run after authorities say one of them shot and killed a transgender woman outside of a vehicle in an east Houston neighborhood early Friday.

A 19-year-old is dead and two other teens were injured after a shooting took place at a gas station in southeast Houston late Saturday night, Houston police said.

An alleged gun trafficker who purchased firearms that were later used in multiple incidents in Texas, Canada, and other parts of the United States has been charged, the Department of Justice announced Monday.

To date, as of Tuesday, the year 2022 has a count of 187 homicides, which is down 3%.

Weslaco police are investigating a homicide that occurred early Saturday morning. According to a release, the department responded to a report of a stabbing in the 100 block of South Cedro Street about 1 a.m. Saturday. “Weslaco EMS arrived and transported both victims to nearby hospitals, where one of the victims succumbed to his injuries,” a news release from police said. The department detained a 32-year-old man in connection to the incident, the release said. Anyone with information about the stabbing should contact Weslaco Crime Stoppers at (956) 968-8477.

When it comes to clearance numbers, HPD’s homicide said they are closing out nearly 10% more cases than last year.

Authorities are investigating a homicide in rural Edinburg after the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call from a man saying he had killed his wife.

Authorities are investigating a homicide in rural Edinburg after the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call from a man saying he had killed his wife.

A woman accused of fatally shooting a man at a southwest Houston apartment complex is wanted by police.

A woman has been charged in a 2021 home invasion that left a couple and their 6-year-old child shot to death, and a 10-year-old girl injured, according to records.

Homicide detectives are investigating after a street sweeper was shot and killed outisde a Lowe’s in northwest Harris County early Friday.

A 31-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder after another man was found dead with blunt trauma to the head in northwest Houston last Tuesday, Houston police said.

Ryan Mitchell Smith, who is accused of stabbing a K-9 officer with a butcher knife and killing his father with a dumbbell, appeared before a judge Friday.

A little over two weeks into the new year, Houston police said the 2022 homicide count so far is 26 compared to 16 at the same time last year.

Italia McGregor’s family and loved ones are still trying to process her senseless murder one week later as they make plans to honor her life in the next few days.

Houston police are investigating a homicide that briefly shut down all northbound lanes of I-45 just north of downtown Wednesday evening.

A man was shot and killed outside of his apartment early Monday morning, deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office say.

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Houston police are investigating after they said a body was found in a field in southeast Houston Sunday.

Police are investigating a chaotic chain of events that they say led to the shooting death of an innocent woman in southeast Houston early Sunday.

The death of an 8-year-old boy who was found dead in a hotel bathtub has been ruled a homicide by the Medical Examiner’s Office in Houston.

An 18-year-old woman is dead and three others are injured after a house party went violent late Saturday night, Houston police say.

The grandmother of one of the children of Gloria Williams, the mother whose 8-year-old son's skeletal remains were found in a west Harris County apartment, spoke exclusively to KPRC 2 in an effort to help others understand how the story of the young children took a tragic turn.

Two boys described in gruesome detail how their brother was beaten to death, just days after authorities found the boy’s skeletal remains in an apartment in West Harris County.

A 46-year-old woman is dead after deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office say two men forced entry into her apartment Thursday morning.

It’s been more than a month without an arrest for the case of a Houston man who was murdered outside of his home on July 30.

The parents of slain Instagram model Janae Gagnier, known to her 2.6 million followers as “Mercedes Moor,” said Tuesday she was killed by a stalker.

Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner is giving props to his homicide division after seeing the homicide rate decrease over the last few weeks.

Police on Thursday continued to investigate a homicide that occurred overnight in Brownsville.

When KPRC 2 Investigates discussed the rising crime rates from the inner city to the suburbs, we received a range of responses from several law enforcement agencies. The data shows that no part of the region is immune to crime, but where a person lives can determine what type of crime they will face.

There were tearful hugging, singing and sharing of heartful moments following the tragic loss of a beloved wife, mother, and longtime Galveston ISD teacher 61-year-old Desiree Hartnett.

Kansas City police said they were responding to a disturbance when they found the victim.

As KPRC 2 Investigates reported Wednesday night, the Houston Police Department has only brought onboard 14 detectives since announcing on December 20 that new homicide detectives would soon be added to the division.

A mother and daughter were found shot to death Saturday inside their Southeast side apartment complex, according to their family.

Houston police are investigating a homicide Thursday in northwest Houston, the department said on Twitter.

Homicide rates are rising once again across the country after last year’s spike, and Houston is faring worse than the largest U.S. cities.

Police in Beaumont are investigating a homicide that occurred during the early morning hours Sunday, KSAT reported.

On Saturday, police are investigating a homicide that happened in southwest Houston.

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner did not hold back with his assessment of the holiday weekend.

The killing marked the 63rd homicide this year in Kansas City, according to data maintained by The Star.

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Police are investigating the shooting death of a motorcyclist, who died after he was approached and shot at by three other bikers in northwest Houston.

Laredo police are investigating the fourth homicide recorded this year.

Christopher Paul Lydic, 37, and James Doyle Britton, 44. were arrested and charged with murder Thursday in connection to a 2020 homicide in Lake Jackson.

The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after deputies found a man dead with a gunshot wound.

A 19-year-old woman was shot and killed Saturday afternoon in northwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

KPRC 2 has learned a child has been shot Friday morning in west Houston.

The Houston Police Department and Crime Stoppers are requesting the public’s help in identifying the suspect responsible for the murder of a 54-year-old man who died earlier this month. According to Crime Stoppers, Imtiyazali Manasyia’s body was found at approximately 9:53 a.m. Jan 14. in the 6000 block of Rookin Street. Houston Fire Department paramedics responded and pronounced Manasyia deceased at the scene. Crime Stoppers may reward up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, charging and/or arrest of the suspects in this case. AdTips can be reported online or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app, or by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477).

Family and Houston ask for public's help in identifying suspect involved in young man's death. HOUSTON – The Houston Police Department and the family members of a young man who was shot and killed in Midtown Saturday are asking for the public’s help identifying the suspect involved. At 3 a.m. Saturday, officers said they were dispatched to the intersection of San Jacinto and McIlhenny streets in reference to a shooting. He was my baby.”She asks for the public help to please say something if it will help lead to the arrest and identification of the gunman. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that can help lead to an arrest or conviction.

HOUSTON – Houston police are investigating Tuesday after a man’s body was found surrounded by cash in a northeast Houston cemetery. The body was found by workers at the Golden Gate Cemetery in the 8400 block of Hirsch Road. The man was described as African-American and between 45 and 50 years old. Police said there was no apparent trauma to the man’s body. Investigators said they are trying to determine if a black car that was parked nearby belongs to the victim.

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 – Police are investigating after a man’s body was found in the Children’s Museum of Houston’s parking garage Friday. Police said the man’s body was found on the second floor of the garage located near the 1400 block of Binz Street around 6:12 a.m. According to HPD homicide detectives, a maintenance worker discovered the body. Right now, we have no witnesses and no ID on the male,” said HPD Detective Stark. Investigators said the victim is a man in his 30′s.

HOUSTON An investigation is underway after a man was found stabbed to death in the middle of the road in Midtown Thursday night, police said. Police said the incident happened at Sutton Street and Genesee Street at around 11:40 p.m.Officers said they had originally responded to the scene thinking the man had been hit by a car, but after the medical examiner took a look at him, they realized the victim was stabbed five to 10 times in the neck and chest. Police said the victim is a man in his 50s. An investigation into who killed the man is currently underway.

Police seek person of interest after 2 women stabbed to death in NE Houston homeHouston PD tweeted that Homicide investigators are on scene at a residence in the 6900 block of Peyton St. near Camway. less Houston PD tweeted that Homicide investigators are on scene at a residence in the 6900 block of Peyton St. near Camway. According to the tweet, "two females were found deceased in a residence about 930 a.m. ... more Photo: Houston Police Dept./Twitter Photo: Houston Police Dept./Twitter Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Police seek person of interest after 2 women stabbed to death in NE Houston home 1 / 1 Back to GalleryPolice are looking for a person of interest and a Toyota Camry after a double-stabbing at a northeast Houston home. Both women had apparently been stabbed to death, though there were no signs of forced entry and the home appeared neat and orderly, detectives said. Anyone with information is urged to call HPD homicide detectives at 713-308-3600 or Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).

Man finds fiance, family friend stabbed to death in Houston home, police sayHouston PD tweeted that Homicide investigators are on scene at a residence in the 6900 block of Peyton St. near Camway. According to the tweet, "two females were found deceased in a residence about 930 a.m. less Houston PD tweeted that Homicide investigators are on scene at a residence in the 6900 block of Peyton St. near Camway. According to the tweet, "two females were found deceased in a residence about 930 a.m. ... more Photo: Houston Police Dept./Twitter Photo: Houston Police Dept./Twitter Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Man finds fiance, family friend stabbed to death in Houston home, police say 1 / 1 Back to GalleryA man came home to find his fiance and a close family friend dead Monday morning, apparently stabbed to death inside a northeast Houston home overnight, according to Houston police. Anyone with information is urged to call HPD homicide detectives at 713-308-3600 or Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).

"She didn't do anything to anybody. She was kind to every single person. I don't understand," said Patricia.Patricia told ABC13 her daughter was days away from celebrating her birthday and about a month from the due date of her first baby. We were planning his shower," said Patra's sister.Patra was shot in the face, shoulder and leg, HPD Homicide Division Sgt. GoFundMe account has been set up for funeral expenses for Patra and her unborn baby.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Police are investigating a deadly double shooting at Leonora and Glen Prairie in southeast Houston.Homicide detectives confirmed to ABC13 that one man was killed and another victim was rushed to the hospital.The victim in the hospital is expected to survive.The first call for help came in around 4:30 Saturday morning.Investigators are speaking to witnesses to see what led to the gunfire.

Westside Officers are at 11000 Katy Freeway e/b service road on a Homicide scene. Adult female deceased at the scene.202 pic.twitter.com/GpcVAppOcj Houston Police (@houstonpolice) July 30, 2019HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Police are investigating after a woman was found dead in west Houston early Tuesday morning.Authorities say her death didn't appear to be natural.Her body was found around 3:30 a.m. in a parking lot of a food mart.Police are looking for witnesses and checking video surveillance on the Katy Freeway service road near Wycliffe.This is a developing story. Stay with Eyewitness News for updates.