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Houston Police Chief Troy Finner has confirmed Wednesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

A suspect is dead following a lengthy standoff with authorities after he allegedly shot an HPD officer in the leg early Saturday.

A day before the NRA convention is set to place in Houston, Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Police Chief Troy Finner and Houston Fire Chief Sam Pena discussed public safety and security.

Several videos show an intense shootout between two Houston police officers and the suspect that left all three injured, according to the Houston Police Department.

A man accused of shooting a Houston police officer during a traffic stop in southeast Houston on May 4 is now facing federal penalties, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

HOUSTON — A Houston police officer was shot and wounded on Wednesday while conducting a...

A man accused of shooting a Houston police officer during a traffic stop in southeast Houston Wednesday morning has been identified, according to the Houston Police Department.

Houston police said a suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting outside the Galleria over the weekend.

It was April 29, 2021, when the City of Houston announced a dramatic change aimed at greater transparency of officers at the Houston Police Department.

Police say the man crashed a stolen truck into an apartment building after running over its owner, then tried to attack a concierge and stabbed another man.

A construction worker is dead and two people were transported to the hospital after reports of a stabbing followed by an officer-involved shooting in front of an apartment complex in Montrose Tuesday, police said.

Elected officials and community leaders from around the city of Houston joined together on Saturday for a march to show solidarity as they work to decrease the rise in crimes around the area.

The Houston Police Department released surveillance video and bodycam videos from an officer-involved shooting in which a San Jacinto County deputy constable and the suspect died on Feb. 23 at PlazAmericas Mall in southwest Houston.

The lawsuit names the four officers who shot Lockett, along with HPD Chief Troy Finner and the City of Houston as defendants.

The Drug Enforcement Administration will join Houston Police, Texas Department of Public Safety to discuss the dangers of fake fentanyl pills as part of the ongoing fentanyl overdose crisis in Harris and surrounding counties.

Chavez was shot and killed by police in 2020, but an arbitrator said the city could not justify the officers’ firing.

The bail bond industry says the measure amounts to illegal price fixing.

These are the officer-involved shootings in the Houston area since the start of 2022.

Mayor Turner joined the Houston Police Department to kickoff the 38th annual “March on Crime” on Tuesday.

A suspect was shot by police Sunday after he carjacked a 19-year-old driver and led officers on a pursuit in the northeast side of town, according to Houston police.

U.S. Senator John Cornyn is meeting with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston Police Chief Troy Finner, and Houston Fire Chief Sam Peña to discuss the recently introduced Public Safety Officer Support Act. Following a roundtable discussion, a press conference is being held to discuss the initiative with the public.

A San Jacinto County Precinct 1 deputy constable who was fatally shot at PlazAmericas Mall in southwest Houston Wednesday afternoon has been identified, authorities said.

The San Jacinto County officer was off duty working a second job at the time of the shooting.

An officer was killed and one suspect was transported to the hospital Wednesday after a shooting at PlazAmericas Mall in southwest Houston, according to authorities.

At a news conference on road rage earlier this month at Houston City Hall, Mayor Sylvester Turner couldn’t contain his rage anymore regarding the violence impacting Houston area roads and the victims - young and old - caught up in the crossfire.

Mayor Sylvester Turner spoke at the “No More Crimes” news conference hosted by the MacGregor Super Neighborhood and the Riverside Civic Association in Third Ward Monday morning.

Authorities are on a mission to help find the shooter who critically injured a 9-year-old girl in a road rage incident on Highway 59.

Mayor Turner said the group will avoid studying what went wrong at the deadly 2021...

The man was inside of a vehicle parked in a driveway when the shooting began, police said.

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is scheduled to join Police Chief Troy Finner and community partners on Wednesday afternoon to make a "major announcement" about a citywide initiative to reduce violent crime.

Last year was the deadliest ever for U.S. law enforcement, with COVID accounting for 65% of total fatalities.

Last year was the deadliest ever for U.S. law enforcement, with COVID accounting for 65% of total fatalities.

Last year was the deadliest ever for U.S. law enforcement, with COVID accounting for 65% of total fatalities.

Houston Police Chief Finner Troy Finner did not hold back Thursday night while talking about violent criminals in the city.

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All three of the injured officers were in stable condition after being taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital.

All three of the injured officers were in stable condition after being taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital.

All three officers are in stable condition, police said.

The man accused of shooting and injuring three Houston Police Department officers surrendered to authorities Thursday night after an hours-long standoff, officials confirmed.

Oscar Rosales, 51, faces a capital murder charge in the shooting death of a Harris County...

Houston police and the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office have identified the suspected gunman and two accomplices connected to the shooting death of Cpl. Charles Galloway.

Houston police will handle the investigation.

Harris County Precinct 5 said early Sunday that one of its own was shot and killed during an apparent traffic stop.

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The Houston Emergency Center (HEC) announced Wednesday it will investigate the claim that it took officers four hours to respond to the shooting of George Floyd’s 4-year-old niece.

Here are things to know for Monday, Jan. 3:

Despite multiple warnings about the dangers of celebratory gunfire, Houston police received several calls about gunshots as the city rang in the new year.

Houston city leaders, including Mayor Sylvester Turner, police chief Troy Finner, and fire chief Sam Pena held a news conference on Wednesday encouraging residents to celebrate New Year’s safely.

Houston police are investigating after two officers and a sergeant shot and killed a suspect after he opened fire on them in southeast Houston Sunday morning.

Harris County, Texas – A suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting on October 16, 2021, that killed Precinct 4 Constable deputy Kareem Atkins and injured two others at a Houston nightclub. The Harris County District Attorney’s office announced that Eddie Miller has been charged with counts including capital murder, attempted capital murder of a peace officer, and aggravated assault. Kareem Atkins had served with Harris County Precinct 4 for 18 years. Deputy Darryl Garrett remains in ICU at a Houston area hospital. Miller remains in the Harris County Jail with no bond on the capital murder charge and a total of $1,000,000.00 for the other two charges.

A suspect has been arrested in connection to the October shooting death of Harris County Pct. 4 deputy Kareem Atkins and the wounding of two other deputies outside a north Houston bar, authorities said.

Houston police announced a collaborative plan to help motorists and shoppers stay safe this holiday season.

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner and other members of HPD are announcing the kickoff of HPD'S 36th Annual Comida/Food Drive to feed those in need during the holiday season.

A statewide task force will look for ways to beef up security at Texas concerts after the deaths of eight attendees at rapper Travis Scott’s performance during Astroworld Festival in Houston, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday.

HOUSTON (AP) — A 22-year-old college student who was critically injured in the crush of fans at the Astroworld festival in Houston has died, the family’s lawyer said Thursday, bringing the death toll [San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Bharti Shahani, 22, had been critically injured in Houston last week during a performance by Travis Scott. Hundreds of others were hurt as the crowd surged, and a criminal investigation is underway.

Bharti Shahani, 22, died nearly one week after the music festival.

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said he's confident his department can handle the complexity of the investigation but it may take some time.

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said he's confident his department can handle the complexity of the investigation but it may take some time.

A 22-year-old college senior who was critically injured at the Astroworld festival in Houston has died.

A bizarre theory about people being injected with drugs at last week's deadly Astroworld concert has finally been dispelled by police.

Authorities continue to investigate the music festival, where eight people were killed in a crowd surge.

During a news conference Wednesday, Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said there was no evidence a security guard was “pricked” in the neck before falling unconscious at Astroworld festival Friday, despite previous reports to police.

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said there was no need to hand over the criminal investigation to an outside agency.

Authorities continue to investigate the music festival, where eight people were killed in a crowd surge.

The chief put the theory forward Sunday.

Key questions remain unanswered after at least eight people were killed and hundreds more were injured in a massive crowd surge at the Astroworld music festival held Friday at NRG Park.

Three concertgoers remain in critical condition following a massive crowd surge during a...

Houston’s police chief says organizers of the Astroworld music festival haven't provided investigators with clear records about the private security that was working the grounds when a massive crowd surge led to at least eight deaths.

HOUSTON (AP) — A 56-page event operations plan for the Astroworld music festival included protocols for dangerous scenarios including an active shooter, bomb or terrorist threats, and severe weather, but it did not include information on what to do in the event of a crowd surge.

Artist Travis Scott made the offer on Monday as more than a dozen victims filed lawsuits against him and other festival organizers.

Experts in crowd safety say an investigation by neutral outsiders could help promote...

The Houston police and fire departments were deeply involved in safety measures for the music festival where a surging crowd killed eight people.

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston police and fire departments were deeply involved in safety measures for the music festival where a surging crowd killed eight people, playing key roles in crowd control meas[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Houston’s police chief said Monday that he expressed concerns about safety to Travis Scott before the rapper performed at a sold-out music festival where eight people died and hundreds more were injured in a crush of fans as Scott took to the stage.

The Houston police and fire departments were deeply involved in safety measures for the music festival where a surging crowd killed eight people.

Houston's police chief said Monday that he expressed concerns about safety to Travis...

Authorities in Houston have released the names of eight concertgoers who died last week at a music festival headlined by rapper Travis Scott.

Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner asked the public for time to conduct a "proper investigation" into the mass casualty event.

As rumors around Astroworld Festival circulate on social media, Houston Police Chief Troy Finner confirmed that a security guard at the event did feel a prick in his neck before falling unconscious.

Seven of the victims ranged from 14 to 27 years old, Mayor Sylvester Turner said during a Saturday afternoon press conference.

Houston authorities have confirmed the ages of those who died at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival.

Authorities in Houston said "scores" were injured and 11 people were transported to the hospital after going into cardiac arrest at a concert by rapper Travis Scott.

At least eight people died and numerous others were injured in what officials described...

Officials described a surge of the crowd at the Astroworld Festival Friday night while rapper Travis Scott was performing. An estimated 50,000 people were in attendance.

At least eight people are dead and several others were injured Friday night at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival at NRG Park, authorities said.

A 23-year veteran Houston police sergeant accused of sexually assaulting a child has posted a $260,000 bond.

Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner had a one-word reaction to KPRC 2′s latest investigation, “Unacceptable”.

A Houston police officer who lost a long battle with COVID-19 was laid to rest on Monday.

The illegal modification can essentially turn a semi-automatic handgun into a fully-automatic weapon, according to police.

The school's principal, Eric Espinoza, was transported to a local hospital after a bullet grazed him from behind," YES Prep Southwest Secondary said.

The man shot through a locked, glass door at YES Prep Southwest Secondary, then shot the...

HOUSTON (AP) — A former student of a Houston charter school shot and wounded a school employee on campus Friday morning before quickly surrendering to police, authorities said.

A former student of a Houston public charter school shot and wounded the campus principal Friday before quickly surrendering to police, authorities said. The 25-year-old man shot through a locked, glass door at YES Prep Southwest Secondary, Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said. Police initially identified the wounded as a school employee, but a statement from the YES Prep charter system later identified him as Principal Eric Espinoza.

HOUSTON (AP) — A Houston police officer was killed and another was wounded Monday morning during a shooting that also killed a 31-year-old man whom the officers were attempting to arrest on drug charg[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

A second officer was hospitalized, and the man they were trying to arrest was shot and killed by police.

HOUSTON (AP) — Firefighters found two adults and two children dead of apparent gunshot wounds after extinguishing a blaze at a home in Houston on Sunday.

There weren't any signs of forced entry.

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