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HPD: Man killed in stabbing; two officers injured in separate crash while responding to scene
Read full article: HPD: Man killed in stabbing; two officers injured in separate crash while responding to sceneA 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.
Houston Police Foundation breaks ground on $10.5 million firearms training center named after Tillman Fertitta
Read full article: Houston Police Foundation breaks ground on $10.5 million firearms training center named after Tillman FertittaThe Houston Police Foundation is set to break ground on a new firearms training center at the Houston Police Academy.
3 hospitalized after being sprayed with mace on METRO train in Houston; suspect in custody
Read full article: 3 hospitalized after being sprayed with mace on METRO train in Houston; suspect in custodyThree passengers were hospitalized after being sprayed with mace on the Red Line at Preston Station.
HPD is investigating after a fatal dirt bike crash in northwest Houston
Read full article: HPD is investigating after a fatal dirt bike crash in northwest HoustonAccording to Houston Police, investigators said the driver of dirt bike crashed into a pickup at the intersection of Gears and Greens Road on Saturday night.
Houston Police are investigating a fatal crash on the Eastex Freeway at Rankin Road
Read full article: Houston Police are investigating a fatal crash on the Eastex Freeway at Rankin RoadAccording to Houston Police the driver of a black sedan was reported to be speeding northbound on the Eastex Freeway at 12:15 a.m. on Saturday.
Argument on METRO bus leads to fatal shooting on Houstonโs southside; suspect on the run
Read full article: Argument on METRO bus leads to fatal shooting on Houstonโs southside; suspect on the runPolice are searching for a man, suspected of fatally shooting and killing a man during an argument on a METRO bus on Houstonโs southside.
Armed robbery suspect shot by Houston police officer in Museum District
Read full article: Armed robbery suspect shot by Houston police officer in Museum DistrictAn armed suspect was rushed to a hospital after being shot by a Houston police officer Friday in the Museum District, according to the police department.
HPD is investigating after a teenager was killed in a car crash on West Fuqua St.
Read full article: HPD is investigating after a teenager was killed in a car crash on West Fuqua St.According to Houston Police, an investigation is underway involving two juveniles after a 14-year-old was killed in a car crash in Southwest Houston.
One man is dead, and another is in police custody after a shooting in east Houston
Read full article: One man is dead, and another is in police custody after a shooting in east HoustonAccording to police, the suspected gunman told officers that he shot the man out of self-defense and claimed the other man had made threats against him.
โIt was like watching an episode of COPSโ: Would-be metal thieves cause $300k in damage
Read full article: โIt was like watching an episode of COPSโ: Would-be metal thieves cause $300k in damageHouston police arrested three people accused of damaging hundreds of telecom cables in a northeast side neighborhood. Police said the trio was hoping to steal copper wire, but mistakenly cut fiber optic cables.
2 suspects in custody after police chase stolen car from Montrose to Third Ward
Read full article: 2 suspects in custody after police chase stolen car from Montrose to Third WardTwo suspects are in custody after Houston Police say they stole a car from an apartment complex parking garage in the Montrose area.
$5K reward offered in Houston donut shop robbery case
Read full article: $5K reward offered in Houston donut shop robbery caseHouston Police are seeking public assistance to identify two male suspects involved in an aggravated robbery at a donut shop on 6100 Telephone Road, which occurred on March 29.
5 arrested in Houston connected to Romanian organized crime fraud scheme
Read full article: 5 arrested in Houston connected to Romanian organized crime fraud schemeMultiple agencies worked together to arrest five people in connection to a sophisticated fraud scheme tied to a Romanian organized crime network operating in the United States.
Houston Police are investigating a fatal auto pedestrian crash in West Houston
Read full article: Houston Police are investigating a fatal auto pedestrian crash in West HoustonAccording to Houston Police, a pedestrian was crossing Richmond Avenue near Fountain View drive when they were struck by a car.
HPD is looking for the person accused of stabbing and killing a man in southwest Houston
Read full article: HPD is looking for the person accused of stabbing and killing a man in southwest HoustonInvestigators said that the victim was found on the ground on the road on Maxwell Lane near the Gulf Freeway at 10:30 on Friday night.
Five people are in custody accused of stealing a car, one suspect is accused of pointing a gun at an officer
Read full article: Five people are in custody accused of stealing a car, one suspect is accused of pointing a gun at an officerInvestigators said that they were called to the incident oat Oakmoor and Airport Boulevard in Southwest Houston at 8:30 p.m. On Friday. Houston Police said that the five suspects are accused of stealing a manโs car at gunpoint and then crashed a short time later.
Houston Police are investigating an officer involved shooting near Greens Road & Wayside Dr.
Read full article: Houston Police are investigating an officer involved shooting near Greens Road & Wayside Dr.According to Houston Police, a man is accused of shooting at police while they were responding to a domestic disturbance call at Greens Road and Wayforest Drive. Investigators said that the officer returned to fire. No injuries were reported at the scene.
A car crash into a fire hydrant caused street flooding and closures, according to HPD
Read full article: A car crash into a fire hydrant caused street flooding and closures, according to HPDAccording to Houston Police, at 3 a.m. On Saturday a car crashed into a fire hydrant at Hillcroft Avenue and Holly Street. Officers shut down Hillcroft in both directions because of flooding caused by the hydrant.
Investigators are looking for the person who shot and killed a 14-year-old in northeast Houston
Read full article: Investigators are looking for the person who shot and killed a 14-year-old in northeast HoustonHouston Police said that they were called to a drive by shooting at Harbor Street and Hershe Street around 9 p.m. On Saturday.
Three Houston Firefighters are recovering after their fire engine was hit by a suspected drunk driver
Read full article: Three Houston Firefighters are recovering after their fire engine was hit by a suspected drunk driverInvestigators said a suspected drunk driver crashed into the back of the vehicle. All three of the firefighters were inside of the fire engine at the time of the crash, according to investigators
โCompletely crazyโ: HPD arrests man on bike accused of assaulting women in Montrose
Read full article: โCompletely crazyโ: HPD arrests man on bike accused of assaulting women in MontroseSeveral women said a man on a bicycle in the Montrose area demanded them for a dollar bill and then either threatened to attack or attacked them. Houston Police arrested the man on Sunday but are asking other possible victims to call them.
Houston PD captain facing child porn charges received training in child abuse prevention, records show
Read full article: Houston PD captain facing child porn charges received training in child abuse prevention, records showAccording to documents obtained by KPRC 2 Investigates, Daryn Edwards, 59, has had extensive course training, including earning 60 hours of credit in child abuse prevention and investigation.
Apartment home invasion in Alief leads to shootout, 1 suspect killed
Read full article: Apartment home invasion in Alief leads to shootout, 1 suspect killedA suspect was killed during a home invasion at an apartment complex in the Alief-area and authorities believe the man was killed by another suspect also involved in the home invasion.
Adult, 2 children hospitalized after shooting at SE Houston apartment complex
Read full article: Adult, 2 children hospitalized after shooting at SE Houston apartment complexHouston Police said it happened around 7 p.m. in the 7400 block of Southway Drive. The address is just off Telephone Road in the Golfcrest/Bellfort area of Houston.
One man is critical condition following a shooting in Southwest Houston
Read full article: One man is critical condition following a shooting in Southwest HoustonAccording to HPD, officers from the Southwest Patrol Division responded to a call about a shooting at a motel near 13900 Main Street on Saturday evening.
Woman hospitalized after being clipped by HPD vehicle while crossing street in NE Houston
Read full article: Woman hospitalized after being clipped by HPD vehicle while crossing street in NE HoustonA woman was taken to the hospital after police say she was hit by an HPD vehicle while she was crossing the street Thursday.
โA Belgian-born heroโ: Houston Police Department mourns K9 Blitz
Read full article: โA Belgian-born heroโ: Houston Police Department mourns K9 BlitzThe Houston Police Department honors K9 Blitz, a Belgian-born hero whose four years of faithful service and courage left an indelible mark on the department that will never be forgotten.
Recognize these faces? Police seek suspects in deadly shooting at NE Houston convenience store
Read full article: Recognize these faces? Police seek suspects in deadly shooting at NE Houston convenience storeHouston police are asking for help identifying two suspects in the deadly shooting of a woman at a convenience store on Lockwood Drive Friday evening.
โHe came home on a rampageโ: Mother claims son was on laced drugs before allegedly killing sister and niece
Read full article: โHe came home on a rampageโ: Mother claims son was on laced drugs before allegedly killing sister and nieceA mother mourns her daughter and granddaughter, allegedly killed by her son on laced drugs.
Convicted sex offender charged with murder after wife beaten to death in north Houston
Read full article: Convicted sex offender charged with murder after wife beaten to death in north HoustonA $250,000 bond was set for a man accused of beating his wife to death inside a motel on the northside, according to Houston police who say after that, he called them.
WATCH: Videos released of deadly police chase involving 2 kidnapped hostages on I-69
Read full article: WATCH: Videos released of deadly police chase involving 2 kidnapped hostages on I-69Houston police released several videos of an officer-involved shooting where a kidnapping suspect was killed at the end of police chase on I-69 in October.
Man dead, 2 kidnapped hostages rescued after police chase ends in deadly shooting on I-69
Read full article: Man dead, 2 kidnapped hostages rescued after police chase ends in deadly shooting on I-69Houston police say a woman and child are safe and unharmed after being kidnapped by a man, who initiated a chase and was ultimately shot and killed on I-69 Monday afternoon.
Day 3 of search and digging at West Houston home for person who may have disappeared years ago
Read full article: Day 3 of search and digging at West Houston home for person who may have disappeared years agoHouston Police and EquuSearch are back at the property on Elmview Drive for a third day of digging.
Jury to deliberate sentence for ex-HPD cop in Harding St. murder trial Thursday
Read full article: Jury to deliberate sentence for ex-HPD cop in Harding St. murder trial ThursdayThe sentencing phase for ex-Houston Police Department narcotics officer Gerald Goines continues after his conviction for the 2019 Harding Street raid that led to the deaths of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas.
Houston PD adds security to synagogues and mosques following Iran missile attack in Israel
Read full article: Houston PD adds security to synagogues and mosques following Iran missile attack in IsraelHouston Police told KPRC 2 on Tuesday that security is being added to local synagogues and mosques after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel.
A man is in critical condition after he was shot in the head outside of a bar in east Houston
Read full article: A man is in critical condition after he was shot in the head outside of a bar in east HoustonInvestigators said a man was hospitalized after he was shot in the head outside of a bar, police are still looking for the shooter.
Day 7: Jurors hear from Texas Ranger who investigated deadly Harding St. raid
Read full article: Day 7: Jurors hear from Texas Ranger who investigated deadly Harding St. raidDay six of the Gerald Goines murder trial saw tensions rise as Judge Nelson threatened to extend court hours if proceedings donโt move more quickly.
LIVE BLOG: Defense questions thoroughness of Harding St. home search after deadly raid
Read full article: LIVE BLOG: Defense questions thoroughness of Harding St. home search after deadly raidThe first week of former HPD officer Gerald Goines' murder trial has revealed shocking revelations, including a gripping testimony from ex-partner Steven Bryant. Read more and stay updated with 'The Bench: Gerald Goines.'
Day 5: Defense questions thoroughness of Harding St. home search after deadly raid
Read full article: Day 5: Defense questions thoroughness of Harding St. home search after deadly raidThe first week of former HPD officer Gerald Goines' murder trial has revealed shocking revelations, including a gripping testimony from ex-partner Steven Bryant. Read more and stay updated with 'The Bench: Gerald Goines.'
The Bench: Gerald Goines, Episode 1
Read full article: The Bench: Gerald Goines, Episode 1A former Houston police officer stands trial for a deadly no-knock raid that left two people and their dog dead, with explosive allegations surfacing about the former police chief's involvement. Shocking courtroom testimony and missing body camera footage are raising serious questions about justice and police accountability.
Ex-HPD narcotics officer reveals never-before-seen body camera video of deadly Harding Street raid during testimony
Read full article: Ex-HPD narcotics officer reveals never-before-seen body camera video of deadly Harding Street raid during testimonyOn the fourth day of former HPD narcotics officer Gerald Goines' murder trial, new revelations emerged about potentially crucial, yet missing, body camera footage from the deadly 2019 Harding Street raid.
Written note by Gerald Goines confirms there was no confidential informant in deadly Harding Street raid
Read full article: Written note by Gerald Goines confirms there was no confidential informant in deadly Harding Street raidThe trial of former HPD narcotics officer Gerald Goines continues with gripping testimonies. Officer Rios, under cross-examination, revealed his body camera was only turned on after shots were fired.
Do you recognize him? $5k reward offered for arrest of man accused of kidnapping, sexual assault of a child
Read full article: Do you recognize him? $5k reward offered for arrest of man accused of kidnapping, sexual assault of a childUp to $5,000 in reward money offered for information leading to arrest of man accused of kidnapping and sexual assault of a child
2 brothers charged, wanted in triple shooting in north Houston
Read full article: 2 brothers charged, wanted in triple shooting in north HoustonHouston police are searching for brothers Jonathan Jesus Aguilar, 19, and Carlos Jose Aguilar, 25, charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after a triple shooting in North Houston on August 17.
Gerald Goines murder trial: Do you think thereโs a pathway to not-guilty?
Read full article: Gerald Goines murder trial: Do you think thereโs a pathway to not-guilty?With previous indictments thrown out and re-indictments issued, attorneys KPRC 2 spoke with believe Goines' defense may argue that their client's actions were within his authority and not inherently dangerous. Will the prosecutors prove otherwise?
Gerald Goines murder trial: Some of the biggest challenges the former narcotics officers team will face during trial
Read full article: Gerald Goines murder trial: Some of the biggest challenges the former narcotics officers team will face during trialThe highly anticipated murder trial of former Houston Police Department narcotics officer Gerald Goines is set to begin. Prosecutors claim Goines lied to obtain a no-knock warrant, leading to the deadly raid. What are your thoughts on no-knock warrants? Share below!
Who is Gerald Goines? The ex-cop at the center of the deadly Harding Street raid
Read full article: Who is Gerald Goines? The ex-cop at the center of the deadly Harding Street raidGerald Goines, the ex-Houston police officer at the center of the tragic Harding Street raid, is set to go on trial for felony murder in September. The raid, which occurred over five years ago, resulted in the deaths of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas and left five officers wounded. Goines admitted that the information used to obtain the warrant was fabricated. This case has since triggered a broader investigation into systemic corruption within the Houston Police Departmentโs narcotics division.
Mayorโs independent review into suspended Houston police cases complete, Internal Affairs investigation continues
Read full article: Mayorโs independent review into suspended Houston police cases complete, Internal Affairs investigation continuesUnderstaffing was identified as a major issue, particularly in the Special Victims Division and the Major Assault/Family Violence Division, which had high numbers of suspended cases.