Disturbing details emerge in Houston twinsโ death ruled homicide, parents charged
Court records claimed the parents assaulted the infants with and against a blunt object, neglected to ensure their safety and supervision, failed to provide necessary medical attention, and nourishment, and used a deadly weapon during the incident.
Independent investigation into Uvalde school shooting draws anger from parents
Anger and frustration filled the room as parents listened to the findings of the independent investigation into the Uvalde school shooting. The report focused on the response of city police officers and possible policy violations. #UvaldeShooting #SchoolSafety
Hempstead contractor tied to ex-mayor facing felony charges
A Hempstead area contractor is now facing first-degree felony theft charges that stems from a lengthy investigation into the townโs former mayor. Robert Glover was booked into the Waller County jail on a charge of theft by a government contractor.
โOther divisions are also using that code:โ HPDโs union reveals more cases within HPD are being suspended
The Houston Police Departmentโs Union President, Doug Griffith, is asking the same set of questions on Friday of HPD Chief Troy Finner that KPRC 2 Investigates asked of the chief on Thursday after Finner revealed to Houstonians that he knew about sex assault cases being suspended as far back as November 2021.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo accuses DA Kim Ogg of โdirty politicsโ in tampering investigation
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo spoke out Friday after Texas Rangers opened a new public corruption investigation involving โconcealedโ records that were subpoenaed in a grand juryโs review of how a multi-million dollar county contract was awarded.
FINAL REPORT: 2019 ITC fire in Deer Park caused by failure of tank circulation pump, Chemical Safety Board says
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released its final report Thursday on the March 17, 2019 tank farm fire at the Intercontinental Terminals Company, LLC (ITC) bulk liquid storage terminal in Deer Park.
No federal charges will be filed in Shanquella Robinsonโs death following investigation
U.S. officials in North Carolina will not federally prosecute the person suspected of killing Shanquella Robinson, a Charlotte-area woman vacationing in Mexico last year, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
DA Bragg investigating Trump received a threatening letter with white powder
The FBI and NYPD are investigating a letter containing a death threat and white powder that was mailed to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, whose office is investigating former President Donald Trump, law-enforcement sources told NBC News.
Gov. Abbott directs investigation into murders committed by 2 paroled inmates wearing ankle monitors, release says
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles (BPP) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to investigate any lapses in the release and parole supervision of two men who were reportedly wearing ankle monitors while they committed murders, a news release from the governorโs office said.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls on Texas Rangers to investigate how Gonzalo Lopez escaped TDCJ custody, killed family of 5
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called for the Texas Rangers to investigate how Gonzalo Lopez, a convicted murderer, was able to escape Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) custody, elude capture for 21 days, and perpetuate the brutal murder of Mark Collins and his four grandsons on June 2.
MUGSHOT: Man charged after locking child, girlfriend in room before setting apartment on fire, sheriff says
The child that was injured after a fire broke out at an apartment complex in northeast Harris County was locked in a room with the childโs mother when the womanโs boyfriend possibly set the apartment on fire, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said Tuesday morning.
Mother of 8-year-old boy, her common-law husband arrested in death of child
HOUSTON โ Houston police said they have arrested a mother and her common-law husband in the death of her 8-year-old son Tuesday. Police said 24-year-old Kayla Holzendorf and 28-year-old Dominique Lewis have been charged with injury to a child and tampering with evidence. Investigators said paramedics were already at the scene performing CPR on the child. Both paramedics and officers reported seeing multiple injuries on the boyโs body that were not consistent with drowning, investigators said. According to investigators, the childโs biological mother and her husband were in the room on the second floor at the time of what they told police was a drowning.
Investigation of Wyoming toddler found dead continues
Stuffed animals and notes of condolences are seen attached to a fence Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, around a dumpster at a Cheyenne, Wyo., apartment complex where a 2-year-old boy was found dead. โ Police in Wyoming continued Monday to investigate the death of a 2-year-old boy whose body was found in a dumpster at an apartment complex. Orona didn't return a Facebook message seeking comment and didn't have a listed phone number. AdPolice and firefighters conducted an extensive search Friday after hearing of the missing toddler. They used a reverse 911 call to tell people within a half-mile (1 kilometer) of the Lexington Hills apartment complex to be on the lookout for him.
Southwest Houston staple Fungโs Kitchen damaged in fire, officials say
HOUSTON โ A 31-year-old restaurant that is well-known in the Asian community in southwest Houston was damaged in a fire Sunday, firefighters said. Located in the 7320 block of Southwest Freeway, officials said the blaze broke out at Fungโs Kitchen around 11:47 p.m. According to firefighters, a Houston police officer was driving by when he saw the smoke coming from the restaurant. Strong winds gave firefighters a difficult time when putting out the blaze, officials said. Firefighters said no one was inside the building during the fire and it started from the inside of the building.
Who killed Imtiyazali Manasyia? Houston police seeking publicโs help identifying a suspect
The Houston Police Department and Crime Stoppers are requesting the publicโs 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 Manasyiaโs 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).
2 local defendants in Capitol riot appear in Houston federal court
HOUSTON โ Two defendants charged with taking part in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 made court appearances at the Houston federal building on Thursday. One of the suspects is former Houston police officer Tam Pham while the other is Joshua Lollar, 39, who came to the federal building to post bond. Federal prosecutors accuse Lollar of clashing with capitol police two weeks ago as he made his way into the Capitol building during the riot. Federal agents said Lollar posted photos of himself inside the Capitol and even broadcast a Facebook Live post as he made his way in. On Thursday, Lollar arrived at the federal building, posted a deposit on a 50,000 bond and was fitted with an electronic monitor.
Mom finds son dead at home in northeast Harris County, deputies say
HUMBLE, Texas โ Harris County sheriffโs deputies are investigating after they said a man was found dead by his mother at his home in northeast Harris County Sunday. Deputies said they were called to a residence located in the 9200 block of Red Castle Lane around 10:25 p.m. Badgerโs mother told deputies she entered the residence and located her son unresponsive in the bedroom. Deputies said EMS responded to the scene and determined the victim was dead from apparent gunshot wounds. Deputies said the case is being investigated by the Harris County Sheriffโs Office Homicide Unit.
Family looking for answers after 27-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run crash in NE Houston
HOUSTON โ The Chapa family is asking for the publicโs help in locating the person involved in a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of 27-year-old Jessica Chapa. โRight here, this face every day when I came home is not going to be there no more thatโs what Iโm going to miss,โ said Jessicaโs father Juvenal Chapa. Jessica was driving a green jeep when a Gold pickup traveling northbound struck her vehicle as she was headed westbound. โHe hit her and he left, left her there for dead,โ said Juvenal. โIโm asking for the citizens of Houston in the northeast community here to help somebody saw something, somebody knows something.โAnyone with information, in this case, is urged to call the Houston Police Department Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4072.
Man suffers mental health episode, dies after falling into ditch during encounter with police: HPD
HOUSTON โ An investigation is underway after detectives said a man died during an encounter with Houston police in northwest Houston Monday. Officers said they responded to a call of a man in his 50s in distress in the 1220 block of West 15 1/2 Street around 12:05 a.m.Investigators said the man was reportedly having a mental health episode. While talking to police, officers said he backed away and fell into a ditch, suffering some cuts. Police said they called for paramedics, and while waiting for them, the man collapsed. Houston police detectives are currently investigating the incident.
Man and mother of 3 fatally shot at apartment complex in SW Houston; gunman on the run: Police
HOUSTON โ Police are investigating after they said a man and a mother of three were shot to death at an apartment complex in southwest Houston Monday. Detectives said a man and woman were shot several times and their bodies were found by a dumpster. โThere was a lot of people trying to help render aid.โโShe was a great mother. Houston police said a witness said a black Chrysler 200 fled the scene at a high rate of speed immediately after the shooting. Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Police searching for 2 suspects in connection to manโs fatal shooting in southeast Houston
HOUSTON โ Houston police said they are looking for at least two people in connection to a manโs fatal shooting Sunday. Police said paramedics responded to a medical call at a home on Alvin Street near Scott Street and the South Loop. Officers said they found a man shot to death. According to investigators, the man got into an altercation with two other people who live in the home. Police said they are now looking for those residents but have not released a description of them.
Manโs body found in ditch near the North Freeway, deputies say
HOUSTON โ Harris County sheriffโs deputies said they are investigating after a manโs body was found in a ditch near the North Freeway. Deputies said they were called to the 16700 block of North Freeway about a manโs body found near the location in a ditch. @HCSO_D1Patrol deputies responded to 16741 North Freeway in reference to a deceased male found near the location in a ditch. Our Homicide and Crime Scene Unit investigators are responding to the scene. #hounews pic.twitter.com/08Bpe46n3G โ HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) November 15, 2020Homicide and Crime Scene Unit investigators are at the scene.
Ask 2: Houston, what should we investigate next? Let us know what you think.
HOUSTON โ At KPRC 2, weโre dedicated to keeping Houstonians informed. As part of our new Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. What would you like us to investigate next? Let us know in the poll below. Send it our way, and we will try to hunt down an answer.
Man found shot to death at gas station in southeast Houston, police say
HOUSTON โ A murder investigation is underway after police said a man was found shot in a truck at a southeast Houston gas station Wednesday night. Investigators said the man was found at a Citgo on South Loop East and Broadway around 8:45 p.m. According to officers, the victim was transported to a trauma center while CPR was in progress but was pronounced dead. As of now, police said they have no suspects and say they arenโt sure if the man was shot at the gas station or somewhere else and then drove to the gas station.
Manโs body recovered from Brays Bayou in southeast Houston, police say
HOUSTON โ Police are investigating after a body was found in Brays Bayou Wednesday. Officers said they were called to the scene at 6900 Lawndale around 9:30 a.m. According to investigators, the body of a man was recovered. HPD homicide investigators responding to a scene at 6900 Lawndale after @HoustonFire recovered the body of a deceased male from the bayou about 9:30 a.m.No other information is available at this time. #hounews โ Houston Police (@houstonpolice) October 14, 2020This is a developing story.
16-year-old shot, killed in northeast Harris County, deputies say
HOUSTON โ Deputies said they are investigating a shooting that left a 16-year-old male dead in northeast Harris County Wednesday. According to Deputy Thomas Gilliland, deputies arrived at the scene where the homeowner was performing CPR on a 16-year-old male that had been shot in the residence. The man told deputies he left the home one to two hours before and the 16-year-old was left inside the home by himself. Deputies said when the man arrived home, the door was ajar and he found that the 16-year-old had been shot inside the house. The man called 911 and attempted CPR before EMS arrived and pronounced the teen dead, deputies said.
Search underway for man after womanโs son finds her beaten to death, police say
HOUSTON โ An eight year-old-boy discovered his motherโs murdered body and now the search is on for her killer. Investigators charged 22-year-old Alexis Armando Rojas-Mendez with murdering 27-year-old Ashley Garcia in the 5500 block of DeSoto. They claim when the young boy found his motherโs body, Rojas-Mendez said she was just sleeping. The documents also state Rojas-Mendez beat Garcia to death with a steel toe boot inside his northwest Houston apartment early Saturday morning, while her son was nearby. According to investigators, after Mendez killed Garcia, he told her son she was just sleeping and not to wake her up.
3-year-old drowns in pool during house party in northeast Houston, police say
HOUSTON โ Police said a 3-year-old boy is dead after drowning at a home in northeast Houston Sunday. Police said it happened on Longview Street near Wayside Drive around 2:30 a.m. According to investigators, a party was going on at the home when the child was found face down in a pool. After the boy was pulled from the pool, CPR was performed on him until emergency crews arrived, officers said. Police said he was resuscitated and rushed to a nearby trauma center, where he later died.
Man found dead with gunshot wounds in burning home in SE Houston, police say
HOUSTON โ Homicide investigators are trying to piece together what happened after they said firefighters found a dead manโs body inside a burning home in southeast Houston Thursday. Police said the incident happened off Hogue Street near Bellfort around 5 p.m. Officials said Houston firefighters located a house with smoke coming out of it and searched the residence. According to investigators, firefighters found a man who appeared to have been shot several times and possibly stabbed. Police said it appears the fire was intentionally set.
Man found shot, run over by vehicle in NE Houston, police say
HOUSTON โ A man is dead after being shot and then run over by an SUV in northeast Houston Sunday, police said. Police said the man was found dead in the road shortly before 9 p.m. near North Wayside and Hensen Street. According to investigators, witnesses told them they saw the man being thrown out of a black Tahoe with chrome rims. Thatโs when they said the vehicle ran over him. Police said there is no word yet on a motive.
2 men found dead in parking lot of abandoned grocery store, police say
Published: September 14, 2020, 6:42 am Updated: September 15, 2020, 4:38 amHOUSTON โ Two men were found dead in a parking lot of an abandoned grocery store in northeast Houston Sunday, police said. Police said the men were found on Jensen Drive and Firnat Street shortly before 6 p.m. According to police, both men were found dead with multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators said there is no word yet on a motive or if any arrests were made. Anyone with information is urged to call the police.
Man shot and killed during robbery in southeast Houston: Police
HOUSTON โ A man was shot and killed during a robbery in southeast Houston Thursday, police said. Police said the shooting happened just before midnight on Windmill Lakes Boulevard near Windwater Drive. According to investigators, thereโs no suspect information or arrests yet. This is a developing story.
Innocent man dies after racing driver crashes into his truck, deputies say
HOUSTON โ An innocent man is dead after deputies said a car racing another one going nearly 100 miles per hour crashed into him Thursday. Deputies said the incident happened on Cutten Road near Cypress Creek Parkway in northwest Harris County around 6:45 p.m. Investigators say they have a good lead on the second suspect. โWe got yet another death on our road,โ Sean Teare with the Harris County District Attorneyโs Office said. As for the other driving that was racing, Teare has this to say: โThe absolute best thing that person can do is turn themselves in.โAnyone with information is urged to contact Harris County Sheriffโs Office.
Man fatally shot in parking lot of apartment complex in west Houston, police say
HOUSTON โ Police said they are searching for a gunman who shot and killed a man outside a west Houston apartment complex Wednesday. Police said the victim and the suspect met Wednesday night in the parking lot of the Paramont Apartments off Barker Cypress Road around 8 p.m. According to investigators, the victim was outside of his vehicle when he was shot multiple times. Police are now questioning the person who they say was with him at the time of the shooting. Witnesses said the suspects, three men, left in a dark sedan.
Teen injured in drive-by shooting near school playground; police say it may have been gang-related
HOUSTON โ Houston police are investigating a shooting that left an 18-year-old injured in southeast Houston Wednesday. Commander Lorenza with the Houston Police Department told KPRC 2 the victim was walking down Evergreen near Southmayd Elementary School around 9:50 a.m. when a dark green minivan pulled up and started shooting. BREAKING NEWS:@houstonpolice are on the 1800 block of Evergreen near Southmayd Elementary School. Officers said the victim stopped right on the sidewalk near the school after he was shot and school officials called for help. According to investigators, there were some children inside the school at the time of the shooting.
Man dies after being shot in the head while leaving gas station in SW Houston, police say
HOUSTON โ Police are investigating after a man was shot in the head while leaving a gas station in southwest Houston, police said. According to the gas station attendant, the suspect went inside the convenience store to buy beer, but it was after midnight, so he was denied and walked outside. Then the attendant said the victim bought cigarettes, walked back to his car and started driving away. However, it appeared the suspect was waiting and started shooting at the victim, according to the attendant. The victim then crashed into a sign at the gas station, police said.
Groom shot in chest on wedding day in northwest Harris County, deputies say
HOUSTON โ A shooting that left a groom injured on his wedding day Thursday is under investigation, Harris County sheriffโs deputies said. Deputies said the shooting happened in the 16800 block of Anna Green Street around 11:26 p.m. Deputies said the victim had a gunshot wound to the chest and was transported via Life Flight in critical condition. It was reported to the investigator that a person who was invited to the wedding party got into some sort of altercation with the groom. โMy daughter ran into my room and said, โMom, thereโs shots, thereโs shots, thereโs shots.โ So we came outside to see what was going on and we saw the bride come out and she started yelling, โWhere is he?
Family of 9 displaced after escaping large garage fire in Cypress
CYPRESS, Texas Firefighters are investigating a garage fire that left a family of nine displaced in Cypress Wednesday. Officials said the fire happened around 12:25 a.m. in the 20200 block of Pioneer Ridge Drive near Enchanted Creek Drive. According to firefighters, crews found flames coming from the garage and a vehicle in the driveway. Firefighters said the family was sleeping at the time and woke up to the noise and escaped. The Harris County Fire Marshals Office is investigating to find out the cause of the fire.