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HPD Chief Troy Finner says he’s tested positive for COVID-19; asks others in close contact to get tested

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

Suspect dead following standoff with authorities after shooting HPD officer in leg, police say

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

Mayor Turner, law enforcement agencies address safety, security during NRA convention at GRB

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.

WATCH: Intense bodycam footage released of shootout between HPD officers, suspect near Gulf Freeway

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.

Suspect faces federal penalties in shooting of HPD officer during traffic stop on Gulf Freeway, police say

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 officer shot, wounded during stop tied to drug probe

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

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Man with lengthy criminal history identified as suspect accused of shooting HPD officer during traffic stop on Gulf Freeway, police say

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.

Suspect arrested, charged in shooting outside Galleria, HPD says

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

Houston Police Department’s body-worn camera policy explained; What is shown? What isn’t?

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.

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Alleged carjacker shot by police after running over one man and stabbing another, HPD says – Houston Public Media

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.

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HPD: Officers shoot carjacker who ran over, killed construction worker before stabbing Montrose apartment manager

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.

Leaders from around the city of Houston join in solidarity for half-mile march against crime

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.

GRAPHIC VIDEOS: Surveillance footage released of officer-involved shooting of suspect who was accused of killing a San Jacinto County deputy constable inside a mall

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.

Federal lawsuit filed against Houston police officers who shot Charion Lockett – Houston Public Media

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

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WATCH LIVE: Houston police, Drug Enforcement Administration discuss awareness of fake fentanyl pills

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 family and community activists call for justice after HPD reinstates officers – Houston Public Media

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

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Harris County bail bond fee minimum fails, despite broad support for the measure – Houston Public Media

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

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LIST: These are the reported law enforcement-involved shootings in the Houston area since start of 2022

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

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Mayor Turner, Chief Finner kickoff HPD’s 38th annual ‘March on Crime’ initiative

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

Update: Carjacking suspect who was shot after leading officers on vehicle, foot chase has died, HPD says

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.

National, local leaders discuss legislation to support public safety officers

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.

San Jacinto Co. Deputy Neil Adams remembered as a ‘wonderful man’ after deadly shooting at PlazAmericas Mall

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.

Deputy constable shot to death in Sharpstown mall by a man later killed by Houston police, HPD says – Houston Public Media

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

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San Jacinto deputy constable shot, killed at PlazAmericas Mall in SW Houston identified

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.

Road Rage in Houston: Law enforcement, experts taking multiple avenues for solutions

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.

‘We are fed up’: Third Ward community members call for Houston leaders to get crime under control after violent nightclub shooting

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.

Reward increased to $30K to help track down ‘cowardly’ road rage shooter of 9-year-old, mayor announces

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.

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Houston, Harris County officials launch joint special events task force after Astroworld Fest tragedy

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

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Police shoot and kill a man suspected of robbery in north Houston – Houston Public Media

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

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‘Violent crime is a public health crises’: Mayor Turner lays out 17-page initiative to help reduce violent crime

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.

Law Enforcement Deaths Are Sharply Rising

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

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Law Enforcement Deaths Are Sharply Rising

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

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Law Enforcement Deaths Are Sharply Rising

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

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‘No more excuses’: HPD chief believes increasing jail capacity could be a potential solution for rising crime in Houston

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

5 things for Houstonians to know for Friday, Jan. 28

Here are things to know for Friday, Jan. 28:

Police: Suspect In Custody After Wounding 3 Houston Officers

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

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Police: Suspect In Custody After Wounding 3 Houston Officers

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

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Police search for suspect after 3 officers shot in Houston

All three officers are in stable condition, police said.

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Suspect charged after shooting 3 Houston police officers, officials confirm

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

Houston police identify driver who killed Harris County deputy

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

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‘Bold and dangerous fugitive’: 3 suspects, including gunman, identified in shooting death of Pct. 5 Cpl. Charles Galloway

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.

Driver fatally shoots Houston-area deputy during traffic stop before fleeing

Houston police will handle the investigation.

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Harris County Pct. 5 Corporal shot, killed during traffic stop in SW Houston, authorities say

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

5 things for Houstonians to know for Friday, Jan. 7

Here are things to know for Friday, Jan. 7:

5 things for Houstonians to know for Thursday, Jan. 6

Here are things to know for Thursday, Jan. 6:

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George Floyd’s sister speaks, says it took HPD 4 hours to respond after 4-year-old niece was shot

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.

5 things for Houstonians to know for Monday, Jan. 3

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

Houston police arrest 9 people accused of firing guns into the air on New Year’s Eve

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 discourage celebratory gunfire, illegal fireworks ahead of New Year’s Eve

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.

Man dead after gunfire exchanged with HPD officers in SE Houston, police say

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.

Suspect Captured, Charged with Capital Murder in Shooting of Harris County Precinct 4 Deputy

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.

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Arrested with fallen deputy’s handcuffs: No bond for suspect in shooting death of Harris County Pct. 4 Deputy Kareem Atkins

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 announce initiative to help motorists, shoppers stay safe this holiday season

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

Watch live: HPD to Provide Holiday ‘Comida’ to Needy Families

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.

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In wake of Astroworld tragedy, Texas creates new task force on concert safety

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.

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Texas A&M student hurt at Astroworld dies; death toll at 9

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]

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A Texas A&M student injured at Astroworld has died, bringing the death toll to 9

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.

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Texas A&M student becomes ninth person to die in Astroworld tragedy, attorney says

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

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Police: Full Investigation Into Astroworld Tragedy Could Take Months

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

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Police: Full Investigation Into Astroworld Tragedy Could Take Months

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

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Texas A&M student hurt at Astroworld dies; death toll at 9

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

Houston police admit Astroworld security guard wasn’t injected with needle

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

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Astroworld security guard was hit in the head — not injected with drugs, police say

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

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No evidence security guard felt prick in neck before falling unconscious at Astroworld Festival, Houston police chief says

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 say no need for outside probe of Astroworld deaths

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

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Astroworld security guard was hit in the head — not injected with drugs, police say

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

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Astroworld security guard wasn't drugged, Houston police chief says

The chief put the theory forward Sunday.

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‘We’re not going to leave any stones unturned’: Houston police chief says investigation into Astroworld festival tragedy could take weeks or months

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.

Mayor Turner: 3 still in critical condition from Astroworld

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

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Security staffing at Travis Scott show unclear, chief says

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.

Crowd surge wasn’t mentioned in Astroworld operational plan

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.

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Travis Scott says he will cover funeral costs related to Astroworld Festival – Houston Public Media

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

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Astroworld festival deaths spur calls for independent review

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

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Astroworld deaths spur calls for independent review

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

Houston concert deaths spur calls for independent review

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]

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HPD chief Troy Finner says he met with Travis Scott before Astroworld Festival

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.

Houston concert deaths spur calls for independent review

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

Police Chief Troy Finner says he met with Travis Scott before Astroworld

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

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Barriers, crowd control in focus in Astroworld concert deaths

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

Police say Narcan was used on a security officer at Astroworld who passed out and had a prick on his neck that looked like a possible injection

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

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Astroworld Festival security guard felt prick in neck before falling unconscious, HPD Chief says

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.

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Officials confirm eight people, including two teens, are among the dead after Houston music festival stampede

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

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Astroworld Festival: Police confirm victims may have been injected with drugs, launch criminal probe

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

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8 people were killed at Houston's Astroworld Festival after crowd rushed the stage

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.

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8 dead, numerous injured at Astroworld Festival in Houston

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

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8 people dead and several are injured at a music festival in Houston

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.

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8 dead, dozens others injured at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival at NRG Park, officials say

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

23-year veteran HPD officer accused of sexually assaulting a child posts $260K bond

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

City blames staffing shortage after some Houston area 911 callers were sent to recording

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

Senior HPD Officer John Wilbanks, who died from COVID-19, laid to rest Monday

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

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HPD officer killed by handgun rigged like a machine gun, bodycam footage shows

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

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A former student was arrested after firing a rifle through the locked door of a Texas school, shooting the principal

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

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Police: Houston school employee shot by ex-student on campus

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

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Houston school employee shot by former student, police say

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.

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Houston school principal shot by ex-student on campus

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.

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Houston officer dead, another wounded while serving warrant

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]

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Houston Policer Officer Killed While Serving An Arrest Warrant At A Harris County Apartment – Houston Public Media

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

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Police: Four shot dead in Houston house that was set ablaze

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.

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Police: Four shot dead in Houston house that was set ablaze

There weren't any signs of forced entry.

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Off-duty New Orleans officer killed at Houston restaurant

A $10,000 reward is being offered for information about who shot and killed New Orleans Police Detective Everett Briscoe on […] The post Off-duty New Orleans officer killed at Houston restaurant appeared first on TheGrio.

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