Pedestrian sitting on curb struck and killed in Southeast Houston, HPD says
Read full article: Pedestrian sitting on curb struck and killed in Southeast Houston, HPD saysA pedestrian was killed in a late-night crash on the 5400 block of Selinsky Road in Southeast Houston, according to Houston police. The incident occurred around 10:20 p.m. Friday when a vehicle struck the pedestrian, who was sitting on the curb in a poorly lit area.
Houston Police lieutenant arrested in online solicitation of minor case
Read full article: Houston Police lieutenant arrested in online solicitation of minor caseA Houston Police Department lieutenant has been arrested and charged with online solicitation of a minor following an undercover investigation, authorities said.
Fear in Houston immigrant community as mayor moves to reverse ICE cooperation ordinance amid $110M state funding threat
Read full article: Fear in Houston immigrant community as mayor moves to reverse ICE cooperation ordinance amid $110M state funding threatHouston immigrant families and advocates are reacting after Mayor John Whitmire moved to reverse a city ordinance limiting certain cooperation between Houston Police Department officers and federal immigration authorities, following a state threat to withhold more than $110 million in funding.
Heated exchange at Houston City Council amid ongoing debate over immigration ordinance after state threats to funding
Read full article: Heated exchange at Houston City Council amid ongoing debate over immigration ordinance after state threats to fundingThings got heated at Tuesday’s Houston City Council meeting, a day after the State of Texas threatened to pull more than $110 million in public safety grants over the city’s recently passed ordinance limiting when the Houston Police Department can call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Gov. Abbott warns Houston to ‘get out their checkbook’ as immigration ordinance fallout hits Houston Police Department
Read full article: Gov. Abbott warns Houston to ‘get out their checkbook’ as immigration ordinance fallout hits Houston Police DepartmentHouston is already feeling the impact of a growing dispute with the State of Texas over its newly passed immigration ordinance, as Governor Greg Abbott issued a sharp warning and police overtime has been halted.
Troy Finner hired as Missouri City Police Chief nearly 2 years after HPD scandal, retirement
Read full article: Troy Finner hired as Missouri City Police Chief nearly 2 years after HPD scandal, retirementFormer Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner has been hired as the new police chief of Missouri City, according to an email sent by the city manager on Monday.
‘A crisis situation’: State threatens to pull public safety funding over ordinance limiting when HPD can call ICE
Read full article: ‘A crisis situation’: State threatens to pull public safety funding over ordinance limiting when HPD can call ICEHouston Mayor John Whitmire says he is considering all options after receiving a letter from the State of Texas threatening to pull $110 million in state public safety grants from the city over its recently passed ordinance limiting when the Houston Police Department can call U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Texas EquuSearch joins search for missing 8-month pregnant woman last seen in Houston
Read full article: Texas EquuSearch joins search for missing 8-month pregnant woman last seen in HoustonTexas EquuSearch has joined the search for a missing 23-year-old woman who is eight months pregnant and considered at high risk.
Driver killed after high-speed Cadillac hits two 18-wheelers in northeast Houston, HPD says
Read full article: Driver killed after high-speed Cadillac hits two 18-wheelers in northeast Houston, HPD saysA red Cadillac CTS, reportedly speeding, collided with two 18-wheelers late Friday night in northeast Houston. The car first went underneath one truck as it was exiting a private drive, resulting in severe damage, then struck a second 18-wheeler before stopping.
1 injured in shooting after trail ride event in Southwest Houston, HPD says
Read full article: 1 injured in shooting after trail ride event in Southwest Houston, HPD saysA man was injured in a shooting following an attempted trailer theft after a trail ride event in Southwest Houston. The incident began when the owner saw his trailer being taken and, along with others, pursued the suspected thief, eventually ramming the suspect's truck.
Wanted fugitive arrested after motorcycle chase ends in crash at Bush airport terminal
Read full article: Wanted fugitive arrested after motorcycle chase ends in crash at Bush airport terminalA wanted fugitive, Michael Vandeberghe, led Montgomery County deputies on a motorcycle chase that ended in a crash at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Teen killed, another in critical condition after shooting in Sharpstown
Read full article: Teen killed, another in critical condition after shooting in SharpstownA teenager was killed and another critically injured after a shooting in the parking lot of a venue on South Gessner Road in Sharpstown early Saturday morning.
Suspect fatally shot after struggle with HPD sergeant during traffic stop in north Houston
Read full article: Suspect fatally shot after struggle with HPD sergeant during traffic stop in north HoustonA suspect was fatally shot after a struggle with a Houston Police Department sergeant during a traffic stop on Airline Drive early Saturday morning, according to police.
Houston police release video of 6 persons of interest in deadly Paradise City shooting
Read full article: Houston police release video of 6 persons of interest in deadly Paradise City shootingHouston police are seeking six persons of interest—three men and three women—in connection with a fatal shooting outside the Paradise City gentleman’s club on April 4, where Miguel Angel Padilla Franco was killed and another man injured.
1 killed, 1 hospitalized after ‘road-rage-style’ fight leads to car crash, shooting near Beltway 8
Read full article: 1 killed, 1 hospitalized after ‘road-rage-style’ fight leads to car crash, shooting near Beltway 8A shooting investigation is underway after a violent incident unfolded at a busy intersection in southwest Houston Thursday morning.
Man hospitalized after allegedly being shot during verbal argument with woman in SE Houston
Read full article: Man hospitalized after allegedly being shot during verbal argument with woman in SE HoustonPolice are investigating a shooting that occurred late Wednesday morning near Telephone Road and the Gulf Freeway.
Houston City Council passes ordinance limiting when HPD can call ICE
Read full article: Houston City Council passes ordinance limiting when HPD can call ICEThe Houston City Council is set to vote Wednesday on a revised immigration ordinance aimed at clarifying how the Houston Police Department interacts with federal immigration agents.
Multiple suspects arrested for gun, drug charges as Houston FBI leads raids across Clinton Park neighborhood
Read full article: Multiple suspects arrested for gun, drug charges as Houston FBI leads raids across Clinton Park neighborhoodA major federal law enforcement operation is underway Tuesday in the Clinton Park neighborhood in east Houston, involving multiple agencies executing court-authorized search warrants.
Houston Silver Alert canceled after missing 68-year-old man located safely
Read full article: Houston Silver Alert canceled after missing 68-year-old man located safelyAuthorities have canceled the Houston Regional Silver Alert after 68-year-old Thanh Phong Ly was found safe. Ly, who had been missing since the morning of April 4 from Southwest Houston, was last seen on foot wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans. The Silver Alert was issued by the Texas Center for the Missing on behalf of the Houston Police Department.
Missing 67-year-old man in Houston’s Third Ward safely located
Read full article: Missing 67-year-old man in Houston’s Third Ward safely locatedCarddie Murray, a 67-year-old man with dementia, was reported missing after last being seen in Houston’s Third Ward on April 4. Authorities described him as a Black male, 5 feet tall, 130 pounds, with brown eyes and bald/gray hair, last seen wearing a black shirt, blue pants, and black tennis shoes. The Texas Center for the Missing issued and then canceled a Silver Alert after Murray was safely located.
Houston burglary suspect gets stuck in chimney, has to be rescued by fire department
Read full article: Houston burglary suspect gets stuck in chimney, has to be rescued by fire departmentA suspected burglar in Houston attempted to enter a home through the chimney but became stuck halfway down early Sunday morning. Police responded to reports of someone on the roof at a residence on Tooley Drive and found the man trapped in the chimney.
Gunshot, then a crash: man found dead in front yard in north Houston
Read full article: Gunshot, then a crash: man found dead in front yard in north HoustonHouston police are investigating a fatal incident in the 8700 block of Wheatley Street where a man in his early 20s was found dead after a gunshot and crash were reported around 4 a.m. Saturday.
One dead, one injured after gunfire rips through crowd outside Houston gentleman’s club
Read full article: One dead, one injured after gunfire rips through crowd outside Houston gentleman’s clubA shooting outside Paradise City Gentleman’s Club on Houston’s Gulf Freeway left one man dead and another injured early Saturday morning. Police believe the violence began with a disturbance inside the club before at least one gunman fired into a crowd in the parking lot, injuring bystanders.
Man armed with butcher knife ignored police commands, advanced towards officers before fatal shooting, HPD says
Read full article: Man armed with butcher knife ignored police commands, advanced towards officers before fatal shooting, HPD saysHouston police have released new details on the officer-involved shooting that left a man armed with a butcher knife dead in Southwest Houston.
Community groups urge Houston leaders to reverse closure of HPD Community Affairs Division
Read full article: Community groups urge Houston leaders to reverse closure of HPD Community Affairs DivisionHouston community groups are pressing city leaders to reverse the closure of the Houston Police Department’s long-running Community Affairs Division, saying the move weakens neighborhood relationships at a time the department is facing heightened scrutiny.
Houston police officer shoots man armed with butcher knife near SW Houston apartment complex
Read full article: Houston police officer shoots man armed with butcher knife near SW Houston apartment complexHouston police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday morning in southwest Houston.
Late-night shooting leaves man dead in Northwest Houston neighborhood, police say
Read full article: Late-night shooting leaves man dead in Northwest Houston neighborhood, police sayA man was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds Saturday night in a residential area in the 3600 block of Hollister Road in northwest Houston, according to police.
Downtown Houston collision overturns HPD K-9 unit en route to pursuit
Read full article: Downtown Houston collision overturns HPD K-9 unit en route to pursuitA Houston police K-9 officer responding to a pursuit was injured in a downtown collision after another vehicle struck the patrol unit, causing it to flip and roll nearly a block.
Suspect dead, officer shot in head with shotgun following chase in South Houston
Read full article: Suspect dead, officer shot in head with shotgun following chase in South HoustonA Houston police officer has been hospitalized after reports of and officer-invovled shooting in the city of South Houston on Friday morning.
Police seek person of interest in fatal shooting in Houston’s South Side
Read full article: Police seek person of interest in fatal shooting in Houston’s South SideHouston police are seeking a person of interest related to the fatal shooting of Isaiah Holiday, 25, on March 21 in the 7440 block of Calhoun Road.
Teenage boy rushed to hospital after being shot during exchange of gunfire in southeast Houston
Read full article: Teenage boy rushed to hospital after being shot during exchange of gunfire in southeast HoustonA teenage boy is in serious condition after a shooting that investigators say stemmed from an altercation in southeast Houston Thursday afternoon.
Crucial tip, DNA link leads to capital murder arrest in 1990 ‘Lovers’ Lane’ cold case that shook Houston
Read full article: Crucial tip, DNA link leads to capital murder arrest in 1990 ‘Lovers’ Lane’ cold case that shook HoustonA double murder case that went cold for 36 years has finally resulted in an arrest.
Capital murder charge filed in 1990 ‘Lovers’ Lane’ cold case nearly 36 years later
Read full article: Capital murder charge filed in 1990 ‘Lovers’ Lane’ cold case nearly 36 years laterA 64-year-old man has been charged with capital murder in connection to the 1990 killings of 22-year-old Cheryl Henry, and Andy Atkinson, 21, Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare announced.
Video shows armed guard firing at urban explorers during confrontation at vacant Houston hotel
Read full article: Video shows armed guard firing at urban explorers during confrontation at vacant Houston hotelA popular social media trend called “urban exploring” turned dangerous for a couple who entered a vacant hotel in Southwest Houston and were confronted by an armed security guard, according to Houston police investigators and video posted online.
‘MAKE THE SWITCH’: Houston Police Officers’ Union encourages TSA employees to join HPD amid shutdown
Read full article: ‘MAKE THE SWITCH’: Houston Police Officers’ Union encourages TSA employees to join HPD amid shutdownAs the partial federal government shutdown stretches into its 40th day, the Houston Police Officers’ Union is reaching out to TSA employees at Houston-area airports, highlighting career opportunities at the Houston Police Department.
Female customer injured in shootout with masked robbers at north Houston pawn shop
Read full article: Female customer injured in shootout with masked robbers at north Houston pawn shopA robbery at a north Houston pawn shop and jewelry store turned into a shooting Tuesday afternoon, leaving a female customer injured, according to the Houston Police Department.
Teen charged in hit-and-run that killed 76-year-old man in NW Houston
Read full article: Teen charged in hit-and-run that killed 76-year-old man in NW HoustonCharges have been filed against an 18-year-old suspect in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 76-year-old man in northwest Houston over the weekend.
Hombre en estado crítico tras forzar entrada a una casa en el suroeste de Houston, según la policía
Read full article: Hombre en estado crítico tras forzar entrada a una casa en el suroeste de Houston, según la policíaUn hombre se encuentra en estado crítico después de que, según la policía, forzó la entrada a una vivienda en el suroeste de Houston y fue baleado por el dueño de la casa. Investigadores dicen que aún no está claro qué ocurrió antes de ese momento.
Houston police, SWAT respond to barricade near Washington Avenue
Read full article: Houston police, SWAT respond to barricade near Washington AvenueHouston Police responded to a shooting near Center and Studemont Streets in Houston, where one person was injured and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Hit-and-run suspect taken into custody that killed Fort Bend County Deputy Kenneth Lewis
Read full article: Hit-and-run suspect taken into custody that killed Fort Bend County Deputy Kenneth LewisDennis Xavier Arguello-Acosta, 22, has been arrested and charged in connection with the hit-and-run death of off-duty Fort Bend County Deputy Kenneth Lewis, who was fatally struck while assisting stranded motorists on Interstate 10.
Houston ‘Spiderman’ suspect arrested following string of Montrose burglaries
Read full article: Houston ‘Spiderman’ suspect arrested following string of Montrose burglariesHenry faces four felony burglary charges and is accused of targeting homes while residents were at work, stealing valuables to sell at pawn shops; he has a lengthy criminal history and outstanding warrants in other counties.
Neighbors’ complaints lead to after-hours club raid in Northeast Houston
Read full article: Neighbors’ complaints lead to after-hours club raid in Northeast HoustonOfficers found up to 90 people present and executed a search warrant, discovering the club lacked proper permits. One man was detained, though his identity and charges have not been disclosed, and the investigation is ongoing.
2 Houston police officers injured after patrol vehicle T-boned, flipped over during crash
Read full article: 2 Houston police officers injured after patrol vehicle T-boned, flipped over during crashTwo Houston police officers were hospitalized Friday afternoon after a patrol vehicle was struck and flipped during a crash in southeast Houston, authorities said.
Texas Medical Board suspends Houston physician’s license after his arrest on child porn possession charge
Read full article: Texas Medical Board suspends Houston physician’s license after his arrest on child porn possession chargeThe Texas Medical Board has suspended the license of a Houston doctor following his arrest on a possession of child pornography charge.
HPD releases bodycam footage of man fatally shot after pointing rifle at officers
Read full article: HPD releases bodycam footage of man fatally shot after pointing rifle at officersThe Houston Police Department has released bodycam and surveillance footage of a standoff that led to a fatal shooting outside a southwest Houston hotel last month.
Community groups push back after Houston mayor shuts down HPD Community Affairs Division
Read full article: Community groups push back after Houston mayor shuts down HPD Community Affairs DivisionCommunity leaders and civil rights advocates are speaking out after a major change inside the Houston Police Department that they say could impact trust between officers and the public.
One dead in alleged drive-by shooting in North Houston: Police
Read full article: One dead in alleged drive-by shooting in North Houston: PoliceA man was killed in an alleged drive-by shooting in North Houston on Sunday morning, with police receiving a 911 call at 11:07 a.m. regarding the incident near Bauman Road and Sunnyside Street. The victim, a Hispanic man, was pronounced dead at the scene after being shot multiple times. There is currently no information available about a suspect, and HPD homicide detectives are conducting an investigation.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with minivan on Houston’s South Side
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in crash with minivan on Houston’s South SideA motorcyclist in their 30s was killed in a collision with a minivan at the intersection of Almeda Road and Hepburn Street on Sunday morning. The minivan was moving from a stop sign when the motorcycle crashed into it, resulting in the motorcyclist's death on the scene. The Houston Police Department's Drug Recognition Unit confirmed the minivan driver was not under the influence, and it remains unclear if speed was a factor in the crash.
Rowdy crowds prompt early closure of Houston Rodeo carnival Saturday night
Read full article: Rowdy crowds prompt early closure of Houston Rodeo carnival Saturday nightThe Houston Rodeo carnival was closed early on Saturday night due to safety concerns after crowds became rowdy and began to run, causing a chain reaction. Despite social media rumors of a shooting, both Houston Police and rodeo officials confirmed there was no gun involved, and a few fights were quickly dispersed by officers.
Woman accused of helping murder suspect on the run for weeks
Read full article: Woman accused of helping murder suspect on the run for weeksSamone Dionne Emerson, 42, faces felony charges for allegedly hindering the arrest and tampering with evidence related to Johna Robinson, 49, a murder suspect in Houston. Robinson, accused of killing Terribia Dembry on February 24, was mistakenly released before murder charges were filed, later apprehended on March 13. Both Emerson and Robinson are set to appear in court on Monday.
White Mercedes SUV sought in Midtown hit-and-run crash
Read full article: White Mercedes SUV sought in Midtown hit-and-run crashHouston police are seeking information on a hit-and-run incident involving a white Mercedes SUV that occurred on February 24 at the 2200 Bagby Street intersection in Midtown. Surveillance footage shows the SUV causing another car to swerve and crash. The public is urged to contact the HPD Hit-and-Run unit with any information.
Suspect who died in shootout with HPD SWAT officers identified as convicted sex offender
Read full article: Suspect who died in shootout with HPD SWAT officers identified as convicted sex offenderHouston police have confirmed the identity of the suspect who was fatally shot by a Houston Police Department SWAT officer during a shootout.
Southwest pilot deboards plane at Hobby Airport after taser found, triggering TSA rescreening
Read full article: Southwest pilot deboards plane at Hobby Airport after taser found, triggering TSA rescreeningA taser was discovered aboard a Southwest Airlines plane at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport, prompting passengers to be removed and re screened before departure.
Sharpstown 18-year-old dies after being shot while handling gun, 18-year-old witness providing statement
Read full article: Sharpstown 18-year-old dies after being shot while handling gun, 18-year-old witness providing statementHomicide detectives are responding to a deadly shooting Wednesday morning in southwest Houston, HPD confirmed.
Houston father accused of shooting son during argument over vehicle keys, police say
Read full article: Houston father accused of shooting son during argument over vehicle keys, police sayA man is in critical condition after being shot by his father during an argument over vehicle keys Wednesday morning.
2 women killed, 2 hospitalized after vehicle collides with Tesla in Post Oak area
Read full article: 2 women killed, 2 hospitalized after vehicle collides with Tesla in Post Oak areaTwo people died following a major car crash in the Post Oak area Tuesday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department.
Man pinned under Hermann Park train rescued, hospitalized with serious injuries
Read full article: Man pinned under Hermann Park train rescued, hospitalized with serious injuriesA man was seriously injured after he was struck by a train at Hermann Park Monday, according to the Houston Police Department.
Man charged with capital murder after Heights robbery, police chase
Read full article: Man charged with capital murder after Heights robbery, police chaseDarius Dewayne Hall, 18, is charged with capital murder for allegedly shooting Marietta Allison during a robbery in the Heights. He led police on a chase in a stolen vehicle, ending in a standoff at an apartment complex before his arrest. Hall faces additional charges of evading arrest with a vehicle and tampering with evidence. He is scheduled for a preliminary court appearance on Monday.
Woman killed in Heights robbery; suspect arrested after chase near Southwest Freeway
Read full article: Woman killed in Heights robbery; suspect arrested after chase near Southwest FreewayA woman was shot and killed in the Heights during a possible robbery, according to the Houston Police Department. The incident occurred around midnight in the 500 block of West 20th Street, where officers found the victim with a gunshot wound on the sidewalk. Despite lifesaving efforts, she was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Investigations are ongoing with detectives interviewing witnesses, but no suspect information is available yet; the public is urged to contact authorities with any information.
New crime dashboard gives Houston residents real-time access to local data
Read full article: New crime dashboard gives Houston residents real-time access to local dataHouston residents now have an online tool to track crime in their neighborhoods thanks to a new interactive dashboard launched by the City of Houston.
Man dies after being shot, making it to nearby store for help in north Houston
Read full article: Man dies after being shot, making it to nearby store for help in north HoustonHouston police are investigating a fatal shooting in north Houston after a man who was shot late Sunday night made it to a nearby store for help before dying at the hospital.
Man shot dead outside business in Southwest Houston
Read full article: Man shot dead outside business in Southwest HoustonA man was shot and killed outside a business in the 11400 block of Bissonnet Street, southwest Houston, on Friday night. Police responded to a shooting call at around 10:30 p.m. and found the deceased man in the parking lot. Details about the victim or suspect are currently unavailable, and the Houston Police Department Homicide division is investigating.
Mother of man found in Buffalo Bayou still searching for answers nearly two months later
Read full article: Mother of man found in Buffalo Bayou still searching for answers nearly two months laterNearly two months after a man’s body was found where White Oak Bayou meets Buffalo Bayou in downtown Houston, his family says they are still waiting for answers about how he died.
Man shot, killed from officer-involved shooting in Downtown Houston
Read full article: Man shot, killed from officer-involved shooting in Downtown HoustonA man was hospitalized following an officer-involved shooting in Downtown Houston on Sunday morning. The incident occurred at Main and Bell Streets around 8:54 a.m., and the officer involved was unharmed.
Off-duty FBCSO deputy dies, days after being struck by vehicle while helping stranded motorist
Read full article: Off-duty FBCSO deputy dies, days after being struck by vehicle while helping stranded motoristA Fort Bend County Sheriff's deputy, Deputy Lewis, was critically injured in a hit-and-run incident while assisting a stranded motorist on I-10 near Eldridge in Houston. The vehicle that struck him fled the scene, and the Houston Police Department is investigating. Deputy Lewis, who was in his personal vehicle at the time, was taken to a hospital and is in critical but stable condition. The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office expressed their support for Deputy Lewis and his family.
Man shot, killed outside gas station in Southeast Houston
Read full article: Man shot, killed outside gas station in Southeast HoustonA man was shot and killed in the parking lot of a Valero gas station on MLK Boulevard and Southlea Street in Southeast Houston around 10 p.m. on Friday. Houston police found the victim with gunshot wounds and he died at the scene. A suspect was taken into custody, although the charges were not specified. Investigators are seeking information from the public and have requested tips to be directed to Crime Stoppers.
After-hours bar raid ends with 2 arrests in Northwest Houston
Read full article: After-hours bar raid ends with 2 arrests in Northwest HoustonPolice raided Mambo’s Sports Bar in northwest Houston, which was reportedly operating as an illegal after-hours club causing neighborhood disturbances. Two individuals were arrested for serving alcohol during prohibited hours, and further investigations by multiple agencies may lead to additional charges and penalties.
Homeowner shot and killed during reported burglary in west Houston
Read full article: Homeowner shot and killed during reported burglary in west HoustonA homeowner was killed during a burglary at a Memorial area residence in Houston early Saturday morning. The incident began when a caller reported hearing glass breaking, leading to an altercation and gunfire. Both the homeowner and the suspect were shot and taken to the hospital, where the homeowner died. The suspect has been charged with murder, and the investigation is ongoing.
Driver crashes Corvette into building during police chase through northwest Houston
Read full article: Driver crashes Corvette into building during police chase through northwest HoustonA man and a woman were hospitalized after leading officers on a chase through northwest Houston early Thursday morning.
Man accused of killing Houston smoke shop owner charged with capital murder
Read full article: Man accused of killing Houston smoke shop owner charged with capital murderAdan Gracia, 21, has been charged with capital murder for allegedly killing smoke shop owner Fernando Gallardo during an attempted robbery in northwest Houston. Gallardo was found dead at the Daze Elevated smoke shop by an employee who noticed suspicious signs. Gracia was detained after being identified through surveillance footage and is scheduled to appear in court on February 16.
Court documents: Suspect arrested after shooting man 9 times in Downtown Houston
Read full article: Court documents: Suspect arrested after shooting man 9 times in Downtown HoustonNicholas Youngblood, 21, was arrested after shooting another man nine times following an argument in Downtown Houston. The incident occurred at 909 Texas Avenue, and the victim was hospitalized in critical condition. Youngblood faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and is scheduled to appear in court on February 16.
18-year-old critically injured after gunman opens fire into north Houston home
Read full article: 18-year-old critically injured after gunman opens fire into north Houston homeAn 18-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot in a north Houston home on Granville Drive early Sunday morning. The suspect, believed to be the ex-boyfriend of a resident, fired shots into the home, injuring the young man while other occupants remained unharmed by dropping to the floor. The relationship between the suspect and the victim is currently unknown, and the police are seeking information on the incident.
Co-dueño de tienda es hallado muerto a tiros en el norte de Houston; persona de interés detenida
Read full article: Co-dueño de tienda es hallado muerto a tiros en el norte de Houston; persona de interés detenidaUn co-dueño de una tienda en el norte de Houston fue encontrado muerto a tiros dentro del negocio, lo que llevó a una investigación por homicidio. Un hombre, que coincide con la descripción del sospechoso captado por las cámaras de vigilancia, fue detenido después de ser encontrado conduciendo el vehículo desaparecido de la víctima. Hasta ahora, no se han presentado cargos formales y la policía continúa investigando los eventos que llevaron al tiroteo. La causa y manera de muerte aún están siendo revisadas por el Instituto de Ciencias Forenses del Condado Harris.
Legendary Houston sketch artist ‘unretires’ for Nancy Guthrie case
Read full article: Legendary Houston sketch artist ‘unretires’ for Nancy Guthrie caseA former Houston Police Department sketch artist, recognized by Guinness World Records as the most successful in her field, has volunteered her expertise to help identify a masked individual captured in the Nancy Guthrie video.
Houston Christmas day double murder: $6,000 reward for tips in 45-year-old mom and son cold case
Read full article: Houston Christmas day double murder: $6,000 reward for tips in 45-year-old mom and son cold caseNew DNA technology is bringing renewed attention to a 45-year-old Christmas Day double murder in Houston. The Texas Department of Public Safety says evidence in the 1980 killings of Estella and Andrew Salinas has been submitted for modern analysis, and a $6,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to an arrest.
Man shot and killed at north Houston apartment complex
Read full article: Man shot and killed at north Houston apartment complexPolice in north Houston are searching for three Hispanic male suspects involved in the fatal shooting of a 33-year-old man at an apartment complex on Jensen Drive around 4:35 a.m. Wednesday. The suspects, armed with handguns and a rifle, fled southbound in a small blue vehicle. The victim's identity is pending next of kin notification, and witnesses reported two of the suspects shot the victim before escaping.
‘Gun jugging’: Man shoots suspect after robbers follow his car from gun range in SW Houston
Read full article: ‘Gun jugging’: Man shoots suspect after robbers follow his car from gun range in SW HoustonHouston police are investigating a shootout that left one suspect injured after an attempted jugging near a gun range in southwest Houston.
HPD releases surveillance images of suspects in armed robbery at Houston convenience store on New Year’s Eve
Read full article: HPD releases surveillance images of suspects in armed robbery at Houston convenience store on New Year’s EveHouston Police Department has released surveillance footage of two men accused of carrying out an armed robbery at a Bellaire convenience store on New Year’s Eve.
Former Prairie View police officer arrested after allegedly sexually harassing woman during traffic stop
Read full article: Former Prairie View police officer arrested after allegedly sexually harassing woman during traffic stopA former Prairie View police officer is wanted after being accused of using his authority to sexually harass a civilian during a traffic stop, according to court records.
‘Irate’ customer shoots at restaurant, strikes woman after being refused service, Houston police say
Read full article: ‘Irate’ customer shoots at restaurant, strikes woman after being refused service, Houston police sayAn irate customer at Chaco’s Mexican restaurant in Houston shot at the building after being refused service, injuring an unrelated woman in the parking lot. The incident occurred around 9:06 p.m. on Saturday, and the woman is in stable condition at the hospital. The suspect fled before police arrived, and authorities are seeking information from the public.
Union Pacific contract workers shot, beaten during robbery near railroad tracks, HPD says
Read full article: Union Pacific contract workers shot, beaten during robbery near railroad tracks, HPD saysHouston police are investigating after two contractor workers for Union Pacific were attacked and left injured during an armed robbery near railroad tracks in northeast Houston.