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.

A man who authorities say was allegedly exposing himself to passengers aboard a METRORail train is dead after a fight between him and responding deputies led to a shooting.

Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies were involved in a brief vehicle pursuit that ended with a crash involving a school bus carrying dozens of children, officials said.

A peculiar problem is plaguing residents in northwest Harris County: pigs on the loose and they’re outsmarting attempts to catch them.

A 25-year-old man named Julio Alberto Calero Ramirez died early Saturday after driving north in the southbound lanes of Tomball Parkway, colliding head-on with another vehicle, which then caught fire. The crash occurred near the 21600 block of Tomball Parkway, resulting in Ramirez's death and major injuries to the other driver, who was hospitalized. Quick actions by deputies and wrecker drivers prevented further harm by rescuing the injured driver, with three deputies sustaining minor injuries during the rescue.

A pedestrian was killed Friday night after being struck by a gray SUV while attempting to cross Kuykendahl Road in north Harris County in an area without a crosswalk. The driver and passenger of the SUV were not injured, remained on the scene, and cooperated with authorities. The Harris County Sheriff's Office does not suspect impairment on the driver's part, and the incident is under investigation by the Vehicular Crimes Division.

A vehicle struck two construction workers on Crosby Freeway, resulting in one fatality and one critical injury. The driver, a man in his early 20s, showed no signs of intoxication and stopped shortly after the incident. Deputies confirmed sobriety with a field test and reported no charges are being filed currently. Both workers were airlifted to a hospital, with one succumbing to injuries.

Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office arrested an off-duty Houston police officer after they say he was seen racing a vehicle on the Grand Parkway with his child in the back seat.

A Harris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 is back on duty, a week after a suspect tried to drown him during a pursuit.

Teen killed after minibike pursuit with Harris County Sheriff's Office in northeast Houston; crash at Uvalde and Wallisville is under investigation.

At least nine people were shot, including two fatally, in a series of New Year’s Day shootings across the Houston metropolitan area, marking a violent start to 2026 despite recent declines in the city’s crime rate.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says an 81-year-old in custody at the Harris County Jail died after suffering a medical emergency.

A driver with a flat tire was hit and killed on the North Freeway, according to investigators.

Harris County deputies raided an alleged Crosby animal‑fighting ring, finding about 300 live roosters and 50 dead; several people detained and possible charges pending.

Authorities are responding to a sulfuric acid spill at a Channelview plant after a catwalk collapse; two people are hospitalized, dozens evaluated, the leak is contained, and there is no threat to the public or ship channel.

A man is facing two charges in the shooting death of another man on Christmas morning.

A person is reportedly in custody after being involved in a chase with Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies that ended in a car crash.

A man accused of causing a deadly crash and then committing a series of armed carjackings along the Gulf Freeway has been arrested and appeared in court Friday, where a judge set his bond at $200,000.

Deputies said the driver of an Amazon 18-wheeler ran a red light and hit a car, killing a man in South Harris County.

A woman was charged with killing a bar owner in West Harris County.

Investigators have formally identified Houston singer D4vd as a suspect in the death of a teenage girl whose dismembered, decomposed body was found in the trunk of his impounded vehicle.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at the McDonald’s at 32323 SH-249, which is at the intersection with Decker Prairie Road.

The man, whose identity is being withheld in accordance with medical privacy laws, had been in the hospital since Tuesday, after he began displaying symptoms while housed in the 1200 Baker Street jail facility.

With holiday travel underway, AAA Texas and law enforcement urge drivers to slow down and move over for roadside responders. Last year, 46 emergency personnel were killed while helping motorists.

Two suspected drunk drivers allegedly hit two Harris County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles in Humble.

Deputies were working to find out if alcohol was a factor in a wrong-way crash that killed a 5-year-old girl in northeast Harris County.

Investigators were searching for the person who shot and injured a teenager in north Harris County.

A Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy and sergeant are being investigated over whether they followed department policy when they responded to a call about an injured man who was later found dead in the woods.

A man tied to a murder investigation in Louisiana was killed when a driver hit him in east Harris County.

Two people were in the hospital after a shooting and stabbing in east Harris County, near Baytown.

A man tied to a murder investigation in Louisiana was killed when a driver hit him in east Harris County.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a man has been detained after a man was found shot to death in front of a home in Katy.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said deputies and various partnering agencies were investigating the after hours bar on Veterans Memorial, which he described as a "hub for criminal activity."

Tuesday, October 1st marks the 2024 National Night Out.

Investigators said the chase went through several major roadways, including I-45, Hardy Toll Road, and Airline Drive. At one point, a deputy’s patrol unit collided with a motorcycle near Aldine Bender and Hardy Toll Road.

Three people were injured after a shooting at a homecoming party in Channelview.

Peace of mind is the goal in light of the tragedy in Michigan, prompting local law enforcement to step up security at churches in the Houston area, so families can feel safe going to their places of worship.

Sandeep Dhaliwal made history in 2009, becoming the first Sikh deputy with the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Six years after he was killed during a traffic stop, he continues to be remembered as a trailblazer.

Cell phone video caught dramatic footage of the flames shooting out of the vehicle, but fortunately, everyone was able to get out without serious injuries.

Harris County leaders have finalized funding to raise salaries for deputies and constables, bringing their pay in line with Houston Police Department officers.

It’s unclear exactly how the shooting unfolded, but preliminary information indicates the man was playing dice in a common area. An argument then broke out with at least one other man, and things escalated, and he was shot multiple times.

Responding deputies said two teens had been stabbed, one of whom died from his injuries. Family members confirmed the slain teenager’s identity as Braylen Ezell, 17.

Public records tie the property in Cypress, Texas, to D4vd.

DON'T FALL FOR IT! “The Harris County District Clerk’s Office does not send text messages requesting payment for court costs or fees. Let alone do we collect any payments for toll or traffic violations,” said District Clerk Burgess.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says authorities discovered a possible hand grenade at a home near the Tomball Parkway Monday.