A 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.

Two suspects are on the run after Houston Police say a breastfeeding mother was robbed at gunpoint and her baby fell to the ground during the incident.

Houston police are searching for the driver accused of running over and killing a man who was crossing the street in Third Ward.

Officers responded to a call Sunday night for a man firing a gun at a hotel along the Southwest Freeway near West Sam Houston Parkway.

A 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.

A 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.

Police 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.

A 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.

Houston police are seeking public assistance to locate 72-year-old Margarita Juarez, who went missing from the 6700 block of De Moss Drive on Tuesday morning. Juarez, who may have dementia, is described as 5'6" tall, weighing 130 pounds, with brown eyes and brown/gray hair, and was last seen wearing green clothing. Anyone with information should contact the HPD Missing Persons Unit or the HPD patrol desk.

Houston police detectives are investigating a shooting at Zollie Scales Park that sent a 14-year-old and 17-year-old to the hospital.

A party in southeast Houston turned deadly after a shooting broke out Saturday night.

Adan 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.

Nicholas 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.

An 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.

A co-owner of a north Houston smoke shop was found shot to death inside the store, prompting a homicide investigation. Key developments occurred around midnight and noon, with surveillance footage capturing a man entering and leaving the premises. The victim's vehicle was initially missing but was later found, leading to the detention of a man matching the suspect's description. The investigation is ongoing, with no charges filed yet.

Houston police are investigating after an armed robbery turned deadly at an illegal gaming room in southwest Houston.

A teenager was killed early Monday morning after a shooting at a car meet in the Greenspoint area, according to Houston police.

Houston police are searching for the driver who ran a red light and crashed into an unmarked police vehicle Thursday night, sending an officer to the hospital.

A fatal incident occurred on southbound Highway 288 near Southmore Boulevard when a male pedestrian, involved in a minor accident, stepped into moving traffic and was struck by a vehicle, resulting in his death. The vehicle's driver remained at the scene and showed no signs of intoxication, while the investigation continues to determine if the pedestrian's actions were intentional or accidental.

A Houston detective was injured in a Midtown crash involving a stolen vehicle that overturned and caught fire. The incident began earlier in the day when the vehicle was reported stolen and later spotted by police, leading to a chase. The detective, unrelated to the chase, collided with the stolen car, resulting in minor injuries and burns, while the suspect, who escaped the burning vehicle, was taken into custody and faces multiple charges. Both the detective and the suspect were hospitalized but are expected to recover.

In northwest Houston, a 13-year-old girl was fatally stabbed during a conflict involving a large group outside an apartment on Grow Lane. A 10-year-old boy has been detained after allegedly admitting to the stabbing in self-defense, stemming from an earlier school disturbance. Police are investigating the incident, interviewing witnesses, and reviewing surveillance footage. The Harris County District Attorney's Office will determine whether the boy will face charges, as Texas law allows for criminal responsibility starting at age 10.

Authorities in west Houston are searching for Thomas Williams, a 78-year-old Black man also known as Eugene, who went missing on Saturday evening. Williams, six feet tall and weighing 150 pounds, was last seen on foot around 7 p.m. on January 31 in the 11900 block of Richmond Avenue, wearing a green sweater, green pants, and black tennis shoes.

A missing persons alert has been issued for 54-year-old Steve Ramirez, last seen on January 31 around 4:30 p.m. in the 8400 block of Wilcrest Drive in Houston. Authorities believe he may be in imminent danger. Ramirez, a Hispanic man with gray hair and a dragon tattoo on his right bicep, was wearing blue jeans, a black jacket, and red socks, and carrying a red blanket. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Houston Police Department.

A shooting and crash in northeast Houston resulted in the death of one teenager and left another critically injured. Police believe the incident was linked to a drug deal gone wrong, with the teens being shot at in an apartment complex before crashing their SUV into a concrete barrier. The suspect is thought to have been driving a white sedan, though details remain scarce.

Dylan Villanueva, 29, has been arrested and charged with murder for the fatal shooting of John Crockett, 54, in Houston's Sunnyside neighborhood on October 22, 2025, court records show. Crockett was found dead with a gunshot wound after crashing into a telephone pole, following a confrontation with the suspect, who fled the scene on foot. Villanueva is scheduled for a preliminary court appearance on January 20.

A 15-year-old student is back at school after being attacked on his way to class at the Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, according to HISD officials.

A driver died in a single-vehicle crash in northeast Houston early Sunday morning when a Honda Civic collided with a tree near Tidwell Road and Wayside Drive. The incident was reported at 3:43 a.m., with the driver found trapped inside the vehicle and not breathing, and was pronounced dead at the scene by the medical examiner's office.

Hundreds of people gathered near Post Oak and Westheimer in the Galleria-area of Houston Thursday night to protest against ICE after the fatal shooting of a woman in Minnesota.

Houston Police are at the scene where a man was found shot to death in a car in southeast Houston.

Man shot in the leg after an altercation in a parking lot near North Freeway and Crosstimbers; hospitalized in non‑critical condition. HPD seeks tips.

It happened in the 2900 block of Broadway Street

At least nine people were shot, including two fatally, in a series of New Year’s Day shootings across the Houston metropolitan area, marking a violent start to 2026 despite recent declines in the city’s crime rate.

Multiple weapons were found in the vehicle; it remains unclear if the man fired at officers.

A man is facing two charges in the shooting death of another man on Christmas morning.

The crash happened at the intersection of Wayside Drive and Market Street on Tuesday night. Houston Police said the bicyclist died from his injuries, and they do not suspect impaired driving.

A serial sniper was responsible for killing two armored truck couriers during a surge in commercial robberies in 2016. Intensive surveillance and a coordinated sting stopped a third attack, resulting in the death of Redrick Batiste and life sentences for his accomplices.

Sydney Marquez, 24, was last seen on December 11 on Bellaire Boulevard in Houston

Our 1-hour documentary on the investigation into a robbery crew led by a sniper airs Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7pm.

Officers believe the suspect was having a mental episode when he stabbed the officer.

Houston Police say one person is dead after being hit by a vehicle in southwest Houston Thursday evening.

A serious crash involving multiple vehicles unfolded in Southeast Houston after a man reportedly fired shots and stole somebody’s car.

Houston Police say Memorial Drive is shut down in both directions inside Memorial Park after a fatal crash Thursday evening.

Several westbound lanes of I-10 east are shutdown after multiple vehicles hit a large pothole and got flat tires Thursday night.

What started as a trash problem in one southeast Houston neighborhood has now become a safety concern for families who live there.

The crash happened the day after Christmas in 2021.

Two men and a woman were arrested.

Officers believe the suspect was having a mental episode when he stabbed the officer.

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.

Houston police are investigating after a man was found suffering from gunshot wounds inside a car that crashed outside a home in West Houston.

New data we obtained from Houston Police shows 2025 saw a record number of bodies found in the Buffalo Bayou.

With Halloween just around the corner, Houston's law enforcement is stepping up to ensure a safe trick-or-treating experience for everyone.

Houston police are investigating after a man was found suffering from gunshot wounds inside a car that crashed outside a home in West Houston.

Police were investigating after a suspected robber was shot and killed in the Heights area.

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.

Thursday, more details emerged about the mechanic and the life he leaves behind.

Police are investigating a deadly shooting that started outside a Southwest Houston nightclub and ended just a few blocks away.

Houston authorities say a METRO Police officer was grazed during a traffic stop Sunday in Museum Park. The suspect fired at the officer and is now in custody, and the officer is stable.

Harris County leaders have finalized funding to raise salaries for deputies and constables, bringing their pay in line with Houston Police Department officers.

A suspect is in custody after a stabbing on a METRO bus on Houston’s southeast side.

Houston police department data shows the number of guns stolen from vehicles has been decreasing over the last three years.

An investigation is underway after a man was found shot to death at a motel on Houston’s north side.

Police say a child was hit by a car in the Alief area of Houston Monday.

The 18-year-old suspect has been arrested, but Houston police say they are searching for the two remaining suspects.

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.

Several eastbound lanes of the Katy Freeway are closed after a 18-wheeler struck the Houston Avenue bridge Monday evening.

The Houston Police Department responded to a wooded area near Memorial Park after an “unexploded” bomb was found Monday afternoon.

A woman was taken to a hospital by private vehicle after she said she was shot while near a southeast Houston park Thursday evening.

A man is dead and authorities are looking for the teenager who shot him after they say a domestic disturbance escalated into a shooting at an apartment complex on Houston’s west side.

A man was hospitalized in stable condition after a shooting at a store in Northeast Houston.

Houston Police and Union Pacific Railroad Police obtained search warrants earlier this month for user details on two Instagram accounts that posted videos of the repainting as investigators look for evidence in the crime of graffiti.

Three suspects believed to be involved in the fatal shooting of a man in front of a business in the Alief area Tuesday are now in custody.

According to Houston Police, officers were called to a shooting on Richmond Avenue and Breezewood drive on Saturday night.  Investigators said a 31-year-old man was shot multiple times and died at the scene. Police said that officers recovered a gun. Officers detained several people for questioning, but no arrests have been made.

Police arrested three managers, and two bartenders after a raid at an after-hours club in north Houston.

The westbound lanes of I-10 E. are closed at Normandy Street after a person was fatally struck while trying to cross the highway.

Investigators said that deputies attempted to pull the driver of the F-150 over, but they sped off, running multiple red lights, until the driver crashed into a white Lexus that was traveling eastbound.

Details are limited but officers said that a woman was pushing her car along the North Freeway near W. Mount Houston Dr. when she was hit by the driver of another vehicle.

The family of Tony Underwood, a man who died after being shot during an incident on April 30, is speaking out.

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 woman was taken to the hospital after a fight broke out between family members at a home in northwest Houston Tuesday evening.

A man who was shot by Houston police officers during a chase back in April has died.

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 woman who has been driving around Houston claiming she needs money to flee a domestic violence situation has been charged with aggregate theft by deception after investigators say she stole more than $3,000.

One person is dead after crashing their SUV into a tree and then a home on Houston’s west side.

Houston Police and firefighters are out at the scene of an abandoned home that caught fire in the Third Ward.

According to Houston Police, Midwest Patrol officers responded to a shooting in a shopping center parking on South Gessner around 1:15 a.m. On Saturday.

According to Houston Police, officers with the South Central Division were called to a shooting around 8:15 p.m. On Friday night near south MacGregor Way and Calhoun Road.

Authorities in west Houston are trying to figure out what led up to a deadly, fiery crash late Sunday night.

Two teenagers have been taken to a hospital after authorities say a gun being handled by one of the teenagers went off, striking both of them.

Houston Police said they were dispatched to a business on Antoine Dr. and West Tidwell around midnight after reports of a shooting.

According to Houston Police, the victim was withdrawing money at an ATM around midnight when the suspect allegedly entered the bed of his truck.

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.

Investigators said the suspect barricaded himself inside of a home on Cavalcade St. for five hours before surrendering to authorities.

Houston's new traffic safety push is targeting road rage and reckless driving.

According to police, officers raided the “La Sierra” bar on South Post Oak road and Benning Dr. at 3 a.m. On Saturday.

Court records show Isiah Martinez, 20, was arrested on charges including failure to stop and render aid (involving death) and driving while intoxicated.

Houston Police say it happened in the 1500 block of W. Gray Street.

The Houston Police Department has released body worn camera video of a machete-wielding man being shot by an officer following a robbery at a Family Dollar.

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.

A 22-year-old man died after the vehicle he was driving left Highway 90, went into a ditch, and flipped over last Friday.

This happened in the 8600 block of Lomax Street, near the intersection of Berry Road.