Royce Witchet, a 15-year-old described by his mother as loving, protective and passionate about sports and music, was fatally shot near Westfield High School and the Spring ISD administration building on Tuesday.

A 15-year-old was fatally shot on a sidewalk near Westfield High School shortly after dismissal; investigators believe the victim attended the school but say the shooting did not occur inside campus.

A 5-year-old girl, Zah’layah, was killed and two other children injured when a vehicle carrying a mother and her five children was shot at around 11:30 p.m. on Grant Road near Jones Road in northwest Harris County.

A 5-year-old girl was killed and two other children injured after gunfire struck a vehicle carrying five children in northwest Houston late Saturday night, authorities said.

A 17-year-old, Anthony Castro, was arrested and charged with capital murder in the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Victor Thomas Gonzalez, who had been chasing suspects after an alleged armed robbery.

A teenage boy was taken to a hospital in critical condition Friday after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the HOV lane on the North Freeway, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

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A man was shot and killed in the 500 block of Gulf Bank Road in north Houston, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Harris County detectives executed coordinated search warrants at three locations tied to suspected chop shop operations, recovering four stolen vehicles and 252 vehicle parts while arresting a man who fled from one scene.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office says a man was found dead at a residence on Stone Side Drive. A 30-year-old suspect, identified as the victim's son, is in custody.

A child died after being ejected from a Toyota pickup during a collision with a Harris County sheriff’s vehicle in northwest Houston early Sunday morning.

A fatal crash involving a semi-truck and a pickup truck occurred early Saturday morning in the 2600 block of West Mount Houston Road in northwest Harris County.

Harris County is building a new Swiftwater Rescue Training Facility to provide local first responders with specialized water rescue training, eliminating the need to travel out of the region.

A fatal crash has led to the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 being shut down in east Harris County.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says it has suspended three deputy’s access to the Flock system and launched a review of their activities after a reporter inquired about potential questionable use of the system by the deputies.

A woman was fatally struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Highway 249 in northwest Harris County late Thursday night.

A Harris County deputy received an electric shock while checking a breaker box at an apartment complex dealing with a power outage.

Karlos Butler, 49, died after collapsing inside the Harris County Joint Processing Center while in custody on a drug possession charge.

A man was found with a gunshot wound at an apartment complex on Kingsland Boulevard in west Harris County and was hospitalized in critical condition.

Deputies responded to reports of gunfire at the Hacienda Bonita Apartments in northwest Houston Saturday night, where they found an unresponsive male, believed to be about 18, with a gunshot wound near a vehicle at the complex entrance.

Harris County deputies are investigating an apparent murder-suicide involving a married couple in their 70s at a Cypress home. The couple’s son discovered their bodies and called 911, leading authorities to the scene where both were confirmed dead.

Unique Green, a Houston-area funeral director also known as Michael, has been released on bond after being arrested on five felony charges for allegedly stealing over $2 million from the estate of Lawrence Gammon by posing as his spouse and filing fraudulent documents.

A 17-year-old girl and her 29-year-old brother were fatally shot outside a trailer in Harris County after the girl’s ex-boyfriend allegedly confronted them with a gun as she handed her toddler to a family member.

A man was found dead in a shooting on Duran Canyon Lane in northwest Harris County early Saturday, according to the sheriff’s office.

The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office says a man was fatally shot at an apartment complex off Ella Boulevard in north Harris County Friday evening.

A woman in her 60s was found dead in a dumpster behind a strip mall in northeast Harris County after her family, who had been searching for her, discovered her body.

Authorities executing an Internet Crimes Against Children search warrant at a southeast Houston home discovered a suspicious device believed to be an explosive.

A deadly house fire broke out Sunday in the 9600 block of Maple Leaf Drive in northwest Harris County, according to officials.

An argument between two groups outside a North Freeway business escalated into a shooting that left an 18-year-old dead and a 20-year-old hospitalized.

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on Maritime Drive in the Sheldon area just after 6:30 p.m. Saturday evening. They found a woman with gunshot would deceased at the scene.

A woman was found unresponsive outside an unoccupied trailer in northwest Harris County around 3 a.m. Saturday and was pronounced dead at the scene.

An investigation is underway after a man fell to his death after possibly being pushed into a 30-foot shaft Monday morning in east Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two people were shot during

Jaime Michael Garcia, 32, has been charged with the murder of repairman Christopher Walsh, who was found shot dead in a vacant home in Humble. At the time of the shooting, Garcia was out on bond for three separate cases, including an aggravated assault for a previous shooting and two misdemeanors related to an alleged assault on his girlfriend.

A 9-year-old was injured by a stray bullet from celebratory gunfire during a Fourth of July family gathering in Channelview, according to Harris County deputies.

An 8-year-old child was hospitalized in serious condition after a near-drowning incident in Humble, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A 5-year-old boy died after being found unresponsive in a crowded apartment complex pool in northwest Harris County on July 4, with authorities still investigating how long he was underwater and the circumstances leading to the drowning.

A man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds crashed his vehicle into a home on Mountain Dale Drive in Cypress, Harris County early Saturday. Deputies found the injured driver and transported him to a hospital, but his current condition is unknown. Detectives are investigating the circumstances of both the shooting and the crash. The situation is still developing.

A 34-year-old man was shot and killed outside the JV Ranch Ice House in northeast Harris County after a bar fight escalated early Friday morning.

A 31-year-old repairman was found dead from a gunshot wound inside a vacant Houston home on Crathie Drive after failing to return home from a job.

A man was shot by a Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy while deputies responded to a reported disturbance in the Humble area Wednesday afternoon, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

A man was found with a possible gunshot wound inside a vehicle on Freeport Street and later died at the hospital, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A woman was killed early Sunday in northeast Houston when her southbound sedan, allegedly speeding, crossed the median and was struck by an oncoming truck.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says investigators have found no evidence of a mechanical malfunction in the Tesla involved in a deadly crash that left a 76-year-old Katy woman dead after a vehicle slammed into her home Friday night.

Two teenagers were shot Monday in the Mission Bend area, with one of the victims transported by helicopter to a hospital in critical condition, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Tannis Harrington, 20, and Drake Fernandez, 17, are charged with endangering a child after a minor was found living in hazardous conditions at an apartment off Kuykendahl Road.

Two adult men were found dead in the back of a minivan at an auto body shop on Reeveston Road in north Harris County, after employees noticed a foul odor coming from the vehicle.

A Tesla allegedly on autopilot crashed into a Katy home, killing a 76-year-old woman inside, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A Harris County Precinct 4 deputy was shot during a gunfight with a shotgun-wielding suspect at an apartment complex in Humble. The deputy sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to have a lengthy recovery.

A man was fatally shot during a large fight at a party in Katy early Sunday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators say the dispute escalated when one participant retrieved a firearm from a vehicle and shot the approximately 45-year-old victim multiple times, targeting him specifically.

A joint Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force operation in north Harris County ended with one woman arrested and a man dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

An early morning shooting in north Harris County left one man dead and another hospitalized. Authorities say the violence began as a physical altercation between two men, which escalated to gunfire. A third man reportedly approached and shot both before fleeing on foot.

Two people were shot after vehicle crash and confrontation with carjackers.

Houston police responded to reports of a large crowd at Cowgirls Bikini Bar on the North Freeway, finding around 1,000 people present.

A shooting occurred during a large party early Saturday in northeast Harris County, leaving one man dead and two others injured.

An Amber Alert has been issued for 6-year-old Kiara Hsieh, who was last seen in Dickinson, Texas, on Friday evening. She is believed to have been abducted and may be with 36-year-old James Ramirez.

A man has been charged with murder after authorities say he shot and killed another man during a child custody exchange in northeast Houston on Tuesday, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A 21-year-old man was shot and killed outside a north Houston apartment complex Thursday night, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A multi-agency operation in Houston led to the seizure of 38 kilograms of methamphetamine, seven handguns, and one rifle.

Officials have now identified both the victim and the suspect after a 21-year-old woman was found shot to death inside a home near Crosby on Monday afternoon.

Authorities are investigating after a woman was found shot to death at a home in the Crosby area Sunday evening, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A suspect was taken into custody after barricading himself inside a home in northwest Harris County during a SWAT standoff.

Authorities say 22-year-old Kaitlyn Graves was found dead inside her Cypress Station apartment after family members requested a welfare check.

A man was found with gunshot wounds after a reported carjacking in the 14200 block of E. Sam Houston Parkway in northeast Harris County.

A man in his 20s was killed early Sunday after his speeding Tesla left the roadway, rolled several times, and struck a tree in Spring, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

A deadly shooting during an alleged home invasion in northwest Harris County is putting renewed attention on Texas’ Castle Doctrine and when homeowners can legally use force to defend themselves.

Yanira Nafin, 39, was shot and killed in her Cloverleaf home in east Harris County, with her common-law husband, Jose Arquimides Romero, 43, arrested and charged in connection with her death.

A five-vehicle crash on the southbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway between Cullen Street and Scott Street is causing major traffic delays Sunday afternoon.

A chaotic and dangerous situation unfolded in west Harris County after a crash involving multiple vehicles may have stemmed from a rolling disturbance and gunfire between drivers, according to deputies.

A shooting at an apartment complex in northwest Harris County left one woman dead and another injured on Sunday morning, according to Precinct 4 deputies.

A woman was killed and her husband injured after a firearm accidentally discharged inside a southeast Harris County home Saturday night, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

An investigation is underway after a man was found dead at a home he was renovating in northwest Harris County, with authorities now saying foul play is suspected.

Authorities are actively searching for a missing man after a boating incident in the Crosby area on Sunday.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after an adult man was found dead at a home in Spring on Sunday afternoon. Deputies responded to a dropped call at the residence on Goldensong Court and discovered the deceased individual.

A 44-year-old woman was shot and killed by her estranged husband during a domestic disturbance at a home in northwest Harris County, with two children present but unharmed, authorities said.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office said a 3-year-old child was critically injured in what authorities believe was an unintentional shooting at a Channelview home.

Deputies say a driver ran a red light in northwest Harris County, prompting a deputy's pursuit late Saturday night. The vehicle sped away, turned off its lights, and eventually crashed into a wooded area, where it caught fire.

A man in his late 40s to early 50s was struck and killed by a white vehicle while pushing a cart on Manor Street in east Harris County early Sunday morning, according to authorities.

A 21-year-old woman and her 9-month-old baby were rear-ended on the East Freeway after pulling onto the left shoulder, Harris County Sheriff's Office says.

Tyler John Jordan, 27, was convicted by a federal jury of possessing a machine gun after a fatal shooting at a Katy McDonald’s in March 2025, where a bystander, Jorge Arbaiza, was killed and another man wounded.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the unexpected death of longtime Deputy Melvin Foster.

Harris County Deputy Aileen Jimenez Barboza was indicted for murder following the fatal shooting of Levincer Swanson at a gas station in February 2025. Barboza and another deputy responded to reports of Swanson behaving erratically; after a struggle, Barboza shot Swanson, who later died. An Internal Affairs investigation found Barboza violated several policies, leading to her recommended termination and subsequent removal from law enforcement duty. Barboza, employed since 2010, may appeal her termination under civil service rules.

Three Harris County detention officers have been charged after allegedly being involved in an incident that caused bodily injury to an inmate.

Albert Williams, 34, has been arrested and charged with murder for the fatal shooting of Glenn Gray, 49, outside a convenience store in northwest Houston. The incident occurred on Friday morning, and despite deputies' efforts, Gray succumbed to his injuries on the scene. Williams reportedly admitted to the shooting during a verbal confrontation after arriving at a hospital with gunshot wounds. He was taken into custody without incident and is scheduled for a preliminary court appearance on Monday.

A man was arrested following a shootout with deputies during an attempted burglary in north Harris County. The suspect, after exchanging gunfire with deputies, fled to a residence where he barricaded himself with two adults and several children. The adults exited safely, and deputies secured the children and detained the suspect, who had gunshot wounds, and took him to a hospital. An investigation is ongoing.

Officials with Harris County Sheriff’s Office have arrived at a Houston hospital after a patient arrived with multiple gunshot wounds.

A Harris County Sheriff’s Office Deputy is dead after a crash on Wednesday morning, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

A man was hit and killed trying to cross a roadway in Atascocita.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with capital murder following the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Jayden Ford during an attempted robbery at a Cloverleaf area apartment complex on February 5. The suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed due to his minor status, was apprehended by the HCSO Violent Criminal Apprehension Team with support from K9 units and the Texas Department of Public Safety. He is currently detained at the Harris County Juvenile Detention Center, and the investigation is ongoing. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the HCSO Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers.

A man was shot outside an apartment on Rio Bonito Road near the Westpark Tollway in southwest Harris County on Saturday morning. The victim, who knocked on a door for help, was aided by deputies before being transported to a hospital and is in critical but stable condition. No suspect details have been released.

Florentino Ipina, 30, has been charged with murder for allegedly beating Oscar Garcia, 44, to death in east Harris County. Garcia was found unresponsive near Freeport and Renault Streets and was pronounced dead at the scene despite responders' attempts to save him. Ipina later returned to the scene and was detained by deputies who were still investigating. He has been booked into the Harris County Jail.

A 26-year-old man named Ben Jerry Gage Jr. has been charged with capital murder for allegedly robbing and shooting Rashad Gumbs, 31, in December 2026, in Spring, Texas. Gumbs succumbed to his injuries days later, and Gage Jr., who was already in custody for another capital murder charge involving a teenager found shot in a ditch, is currently held at the Harris County Jail.

A man was found dead in east Harris County, apparently beaten, prompting an investigation by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the scene near Freeport and Renault Streets on Wednesday evening, where the victim was pronounced deceased, and another man was detained. Crime Scene Investigators and detectives are involved, with limited details available as the story develops.

Authorities in northwest Harris County are searching for suspects involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident where a silver Toyota Rav4 struck pedestrians Michael Shannon and Mack Quinn. Shannon died from his injuries while Quinn remains in stable condition. Deputies urge the public to help identify the suspect vehicle or driver, directing tips to the HCSO Vehicular Crimes Division or Crime Stoppers.

A 14-year-old bicyclist is in critical condition after being struck by a Jeep Wrangler while attempting to cross Highway 6 near Pebble Lake Drive in northwest Harris County at 11:15 p.m. The driver remained on the scene, cooperated with authorities, and showed no signs of intoxication.

A Harris County Sheriff’s deputy who was shot with his own gun by a three-year-old family member will not face charges.

A 17-year-old male was fatally shot on Thursday night in the 200 block of Uvalde Road, east Harris County, near the Cloverleaf neighborhood. He was transported to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Homicide detectives and crime scene investigators are investigating the incident.

Harris County Sheriff's Office says two suspects, Joseph Plattenberg and Jordyn Wells, were arrested and charged with murder after the body of 33-year-old Jose Gonzalez was accidentally found at a motel in east Harris County. Authorities believe the suspects shot Gonzalez because he owed them money.

A bicyclist was killed in a chain-reaction crash near the Crosby Freeway when a Hyundai SUV failed to yield at an intersection, struck a Ford truck, which then hit the bicyclist.

A Harris County Sheriff’s Office sergeant who was arrested earlier this week on state charges, has now also been charged federally.