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72-year-old business owner shot after mistaking deputy for burglary suspect in northwest Harris County, authorities say

HOUSTON – An investigation is underway after a 72-year-old business owner was shot Tuesday after mistaking a deputy for a burglary suspect in northwest Harris County, authorities said. Deputies said the 72-year-old man arrived at the scene after calling 911 and didn’t know deputies had already arrived. The owner mistook the deputy for the burglar and fired at the deputy, authorities said. Authorities said the deputy returned fired, hitting the man in the shoulder. Investigators said the business owner was wearing the same type of clothing as the burglar seen on camera.

‘My baby didn’t deserve to be shot’: Mother of 1-year-old boy hit by Houston police gunfire speaks

HOUSTON – The mother of a 1-year-old boy hit by gunfire from a Houston police officer who was shooting at a robber earlier this month spoke about the incident for the first time Tuesday. According to police, the robber jumped out of a vehicle and into another vehicle where a woman was pumping gas. Police said they spotted a weapon as they moved in on the man and a 15-year veteran of the Houston Police Department opened fire, killing him. Police said that a 1-year-old who was in the back seat of the vehicle at the gas pump was hit by gunfire. Crump said Legend was hit in the head by a bullet and not grazed as police have described.

Deputy shoots suspect while serving search warrant in Galveston, authorities say

GALVESTON, Texas – A deputy shot a suspect while serving a narcotics search warrant Thursday in Galveston, authorities said. The deputy shot the suspect, the Galveston Sheriff’s Office said, when the suspect brandished a weapon. The shooting happened on 51st and S1/2 in Galveston at about 9:30 Thursday morning“Multiple commands were given to him, he refused to put the gun down and our officers fired several rounds,” said Captain Dennis Macki of the Galveston County Sheriff’s office. The suspect who was shot was transported to UTMB with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The investigation is being turned over to Texas Rangers and the Galveston County District Attorney, the sheriff’s office said.

Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting in north Houston, police say

Investigators at scene of an officer-involved shooting in north Houston on Feb. 17, 2021. HOUSTON – A robbery suspect was killed in an officer-involved shooting in north Houston Wednesday evening, according to the Houston Police Department. Police said a two-man Houston police unit witnessed a black pickup truck speeding and began pacing the vehicle. The black pickup pulled into a driveway next to a taco truck, and a man exited the truck armed with a semi-automatic pistol, officials said. According to HPD, the officers told the suspect to drop his weapon and at some point, both officers fired their weapon, striking the suspect.

HPD: Officers shoot, kill armed man in north Houston

HOUSTON – Officers shot and killed an armed man in north Houston on Thursday night, according to police. According to Houston police, the officers were responding to reports of a person with a gun. Police said that when the officers arrived, they encountered a man with a gun. According to police, officers D. Shurtleff and D. Coppola both discharged their weapons and were not injured in the incident. Shurtleff was sworn in as an officer in September 2018 and Coppola was sworn in as an officer in January 2016.

Ohio police officer charged with murder in Andre Hill case

Andre Hill, fatally shot by Columbus police on Dec. 22, is memorialized on a shirt worn by his daughter, Karissa Hill, on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Karissa Hill said she considered her father an everything man because he did so many things. (AP Photo/Andrew Welsh-Huggins)COLUMBUS, Ohio – A white Ohio police officer was indicted Wednesday on murder charges in the December shooting death of 47-year-old Andre Hill. Police bodycam footage showed Hill emerging from a garage and holding up a cellphone in his left hand seconds before he was fatally shot by Coy. Hill was on the garage floor for several minutes without an officer on the scene coming to his aid.

1 of 2 people sought after officer-involved shooting near Spring taken into custody

SPRING, Texas – One of the two people being sought Wednesday after an officer-involved shooting near Spring has been taken into custody. Burse said that as the identification was being run, Goodson jumped back in the truck and began driving away while Orange fled on foot. Orange was later found and taken into custody, officials said. AdAuthorities said both Goodson and Orange have multiple warrants issued for their arrest. The Texas Rangers, the state’s investigative agency, is taking over the investigation of the shooting.

2 years after deadly Harding Street raid, family still fights for answers

HOUSTON – The families of Rhogena Nicholas and Dennis Tuttle said Thursday they are still fighting for answers as to exactly what happened during the botched Harding Street police raid two years ago. Nicholas, Tuttle and their dog were killed Jan. 28, 2019, when police stormed their home. Former Officer Gerald Goines is accused of using bogus information to get the warrant that led to the raid. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner also defended HPD, saying the actions of a few should not taint the many. Many civil rights and police reform activists said what happened on Harding Street further highlights the need for outside oversight.

Suspect accused of shooting Harris County deputy was free on multiple bonds

HOUSTON – The man accused of shooting a Harris County deputy in the back Tuesday night was free from jail on multiple bonds at the time of the shooting, according to court records. Harris County Deputy Association President David Cuervas said that problem of violent career criminals who re-offend after being granted multiple felony bonds has become epidemic in Harris County. “These rogue judges have made Harris County a sanctuary county for felons and criminals,” Cuervas said. “They absolutely don’t give a damn about anyone or any citizen in Harris County.”It’s a problem so acute, the legislature is considering action. State Sen. Paul Bettencourt is crafting a bill to stop judges from stacking multiple felony bonds for violent offenders who are continually arrested and released.

Acevedo speaks publicly about new Harding Street charges for first time

HOUSTON – Houston police Chief Art Acevedo spoke publicly Wednesday for the first time since a Harris County grand jury handed up indictments of six more Houston police officers in connection with the deadly Harding Street raid. “The charges, other than the one on Gallegos, has to do with overtime,” Acevedo said. RELATED: Attorney claims murder charge against HPD officer in Harding Street case is politically motivatedA total of 12 officers have been charged in connection with the investigation stemming from the raid. Acevedo said that his internal affairs division is now doing its own investigation into the allegations of an overtime scheme. “Would I be surprised that they charged people with allegedly stealing overtime, per se?” Acevedo said.

Attorney claims murder charge against HPD officer in Harding Street case is politically motivated

HOUSTON – A lawyer who is representing one of the officers charged in connection with the deadly Harding Street police raid claimed Tuesday that the charge is politically motivated. Gallegos was one of six Houston officers who were newly charged in the case Monday. He said the grand jury declined to hear from Gallegos before handing up the indictment. You can watch a replay of Griffith’s news conference below:Ogg respondsOgg said in a written statement that a grand jury made the determination to charge Gallegos. With two police officers now charged with murder, Houstonians are finally getting the truth about what really happened on Harding St.”

Man involved in fatal north Houston shooting shot by officer responding to scene, police say

HOUSTON – A Houston police officer shot a gun-wielding man Monday after the man shot and killed one person and brandished a weapon at a store, police said. The shooting was reported about 2:20 p.m. near the intersection of North Main and East 43rd streets. Finner said that an officer responded to the scene and the man began shooting at the officer. Finner said investigators are trying to determine if the man knew the person who was shot and killed. Finner said the officer involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative duties, which is standard practice.

Armed carjacking suspect shot by Houston police officer charged, police say

HOUSTON – Charges have been filed against an armed robbery suspect who fired shots at Houston police officers and was then shot by one of the officers Monday, authorities said. Investigators said the HPD officer who shot the suspect, E. Camacho, was not injured during the incident. Officer Camacho was sworn in as an HPD officer in July 2018 and is assigned to the Southeast Patrol Division, police said. Police said Officer Camancho took out her weapon and struck the suspect, causing him to drop his weapon and fall to the ground. Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and transported the suspect to the hospital in serious, but stable condition, police said.

Carjacking suspect shot by officer after firing weapon at police in SE Houston, HPD says

HOUSTON – Houston police are investigating after they said a robbery and carjacking suspect was shot by an HPD officer in southeast Houston Monday. Finner said one of the officers began firing back at the suspect, striking him once. Officers said they administered first aid on the suspect before he was taken to Ben Taub Hospital in serious condition. The female officer that shot Pope was not injured during the incident, investigators said. The man was in the store while his child and wife were forced out of the vehicle by two people, police said.

No charges against Wisconsin officer who shot Jacob Blake

(Kenosha County Court via AP, File)A Wisconsin prosecutor announced Tuesday that he will not file criminal charges against a white police officer who shot a Black man in the back in Kenosha last summer, leaving him paralyzed and setting off sometimes violent protests in the city. Officer Rusten Sheskey’s shooting of Jacob Blake on Aug. 23, captured on bystander video, turned the nation’s spotlight on Wisconsin during a summer marked by protests over police brutality and racism. Cellphone video shows Blake walking to the driver-side door of an SUV as officers follow him with guns drawn, shouting. Sheskey’s attorney, Brendan Matthews, said Sheskey fired because Blake started turning toward the officer while holding a knife. Bystander video showed Rittenhouse shooting Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber and wounding a third man.

Houston police identify officer involved in shooting that left 1 robbery suspect dead

HOUSTON – Houston police said a 27-year-old robbery suspect died Tuesday morning in an officer-involved shooting at a hotel off the North Freeway. Investigators said the shooting happened around 10:25 a.m. at 16510 North Freeway service road. Acevedo said the man who died -- who was suspected in multiple robberies -- was shot after he raised a pistol at officers. Hamilton said he heard the officers give the suspect verbal commands prior to the sound of an assault rifle. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo on Jan. 5, 2021 at the scene of an officer-involved shooting off the North Freeway.

La Marque police release bodycam video from fatal shooting of Joshua Feast

LA MARQUE, Texas – La Marque police released video Monday from the bodyworn camera of the officer who shot a man to death earlier this month. The City of La Marque said they received requests for Officer Jose Santos’ bodyworn camera footage in the Dec. 9 shooting of 22-year-old Joshua Feast. “We know our community has questions,” said La Marque Police Chief Kirk Jackson. “There have been calls from the community for the immediate termination of Officer Santos,” said La Marque City Manager Tink Jackson. We ask for your continued patience.”What happenedPolice said victim Joshua Feast had been named a person of interest in shootings in La Marque.

Groups call for HPD to release body camera footage from recent officer-involved shootings

HOUSTON The death of 27-year old Nicolas Chavez on Houstons east side was the first of six officer-involved shootings in nearly a month. Several civil rights and community organizations came together Monday at the Houston Police Department Headquarters calling for transparency. They requested Chief Art Acevedo to release body cam videos from all the shootings. The public has a right to know how and why it occurred, said Shelby Stewart, a former member of HPD for 28 years. KPRC 2 Investigates spoke briefly with a relative of Chavez and a woman who knew him at his memorial site.

TIMELINE: A breakdown of the 5 officer-involved shootings that have occurred in Houston in less than a month

HOUSTON There have been five officer-involved shootings in the city of Houston in under a month with the latest one on Saturday morning. The Houston Police Department has come under fire recently from advocacy groups calling for transparency on how the officer-involved shootings are being handled. After about 15 seconds, the suspect exited the car and pointed the knife toward the officer, Acevedo said. What Acevedo is saying about the shootingsWhile giving a briefing Thursday, Acevedo insisted that officer-involved shootings were actually on the downturn. You that what goes on in cities that people will count theres been one officer-involved shooting, five officer-involved shootings, Acevedo said.