A minor fender bender in the Galleria turned into a violent road rage situation in a matter of seconds.

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying four women suspected of committing two aggravated robberies at smoke shops.

Investigators said one of the thieves was shot in the face after a property owner confronted two men caught trying to steal copper wire.

Two teenagers have been charged in the fatal Dec. 2024 shooting of a Harris County man, according to the Houston Police Department.

Investigators said a man was killed and a woman was hurt after a shooting when they were trying to pick up a family member.

A 2-year-old girl was tragically killed after police said her brother accidentally ran her over in Southeast Houston.

Authorities are investigating a deadly crash in southwest Houston, where one driver is being questioned for possibly driving while intoxicated early Saturday morning.

A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 81-year-old woman last seen Thursday on Houston’s west side.

The family of Tony Underwood, a man who died after being shot during an incident on April 30, is speaking out.

A recent spike in violent incidents at Eleanor Tinsley Park has sparked urgent safety discussions between the Buffalo Bayou Partnership and the Houston Police Department (HPD).

From the sky, Eleanor Tinsley Park looks like a postcard — a peaceful green space nestled against Houston’s skyline, where families come to picnic and joggers loop along the trails.

The Houston Police Department is continuing its traffic safety initiative this week, targeting busy Houston area highways

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Houston police shared surveillance video showing two employees following the man as he walked out of the store with items in his hands that he didn't pay for.

Police say a man in a truck got into an argument with at least five people. At some point, someone in the group hurled a brick at his truck, and someone else then started shooting at his truck, killing the man inside.

An investigation is underway after a shooting left one person dead and another injured Sunday night in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

A woman was hit and killed on the East Freeway after an argument inside an SUV, police said.

Five people were injured after investigators said a driver plowed into a group of people near Uptown.

A 16-year-old boy was in the hospital after a shooting in Fourth Ward.

Two sergeants with the Houston Police Department were called to reports of a suspicious person with a weapon, and when they arrived, one of them was shot in the leg.

The woman told officers she was taking money out when an unidentified, armed man came out of nowhere and demanded the cash she withdrew from the ATM.

A 12-year-old was killed after an accidental shooting incident with his sibling at a home near southeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

The historic building, more than 100 years old, now houses both the Houston Police Department’s Central Patrol Station and Special Operations division.

Authorities said a crowd of people were outside the club when a car drove by and someone inside shot at the crowd, shooting about seven people, killing at least two of them. The motive is still under investigation, and the search for the gunmen continues.

The Texas Center for the Missing has issued a Houston Regional CLEAR Alert on behalf of the Houston Police Department for 61-year-old Alan Lee.

Houston police have not disclosed what led up to the incident, but said they are investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting involving a barricaded suspect, and no officers were hurt.

Authorities are on the hunt for a man accused of shooting and killing another man Monday night with an AR-15 in northwest Houston.

Investigators said they saw the burglary suspect with a gun in his hand when a nearby sergeant (responding to a separate call) came across the gunman and told him to put the gun down, which he refused, causing the officer to shoot him, killing him.

One person was killed at a large car meet in Northeast Houston.

Police found a man shot to death outside a July 4th party at a short-term rental in Third Ward.

Investigators said a witness saw the motorcyclist and an SUV driver engaged in some kind of road rage incident, where the SUV driver forced the rider off his bike after hitting the overpass and falling a couple of hundred feet from the flyover.

A video showing a man choking a puppy by dangling it by its collar on Monday in Spring Branch is now being investigated by the Houston Police Department.

Authorities are trying to figure out what led up to a deadly crash in west Houston Tuesday morning.

Harris County prosecutors have dropped three felony charges against Tony Underwood, who was shot by Houston police during a confrontation in April, citing his grave medical condition.

RECOGNIZE HIM? Video shared by the Houston Police Department showed the man going up to the counter, slipping the cashier a note, and then taking money from the cash tray. Hours earlier, however, the same man was seen posing as a customer.

A person is dead, and another has been seriously injured after crashing their car early Monday morning into a concrete base under a freeway sign, trapping the two of them inside.

A man crashed a stolen vehicle after driving into oncoming traffic after a shocking armed robbery in Houston.

Three men were arrested after fleeing a shooting in Houston’s East End on scooters.

The search intensifies for Donnell Cunningham, a hearing-impaired man missing from his Houston home since June 20.

Authorities are piecing together what led up to a deadly shooting where two people were found in a southwest Houston park.

The Houston police department are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in an aggravated robbery in Southwest Houston.

Houston police say a man stole an undisclosed amount of money from a person after showing a badge, posing as an ICE agent.

Investigators said they tried pulling over the driver in a stolen vehicle but he kept going for a few blocks until he went airborne and crashed, trapping him inside.

A shoplifter reportedly trying to run from Houston Police officers jumped from the second floor of the Galleria Mall and landed on the ice skating rink below, where he was found unable to move.

Investigators say two officers and the truck driver were hospitalized and found beer cans thrown from the truck and onto the street.

Help find Andrew Williams, missing since April 30 in Houston.

Houston police say the speeding driver crashed into another car, and then the driver and their passenger got out of the vehicle to try and make a run for it.

A family held a news conference on Juneteenth outside the Houston Police Department’s headquarters to demand charges for forgery and fraud after their home was stolen and demolished.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Houston Police Department are searching for a man accused of killing two other men during a robbery in 2023.

The City of Houston is tackling the road rage and aggressive driving problem on highways on Highway 288 and the South Loop (I-610) on Tuesday.

Houston's new traffic safety push is targeting road rage and reckless driving.

Authorities are piecing together what led up to a shooting Monday morning in north Houston, where at least one person was hospitalized.

RECOGNIZE THIS MAN? Authorities need your help finding a man caught on video breaking into a woman’s home in West University before robbing and sexually assaulting her.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced a new traffic safety initiative aimed at reducing reckless driving, road rage, and speeding on major highways like I-45 and US-59.

HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Family members said Shawn Bates, 48, was last seen leaving South Gessner Road in an unknown direction, but is a dialysis patient and his doctors are looking for him.

The Houston Police Department has released body worn camera video of a machete-wielding man being shot by an officer following a robbery at a Family Dollar.

Investigators said the man robbed a young couple, took their keys, and then shot at police during a brief chase.

Authorities are on the hunt for whoever shot and killed a man behind a Sunrise Grocery in west Houston Monday night.

Authorities said they were called to the field at 11800 Astoria Blvd. at around 2 p.m. Sunday after being called to a report of a man’s body in a field.

A man died late Sunday night after authorities say the driver crashed his truck on the North Freeway, causing it to catch fire and trapping him inside.

A man was killed during a family disturbance in northeast Houston early Saturday morning. While responding to that call, two Houston police officers were injured in a crash when their patrol vehicle was hit and caught fire. A nearby wrecker driver helped pull them to safety. Police say both incidents are connected. The suspect in the stabbing is in custody, while the driver who caused the crash fled the scene.

A man was arrested after he allegedly killed a woman believed to be his grandmother in Southeast Houston.

Xanthos, an 11-year-old Percheron, died Thursday from complications following a surgical procedure.

A major two-vehicle crash left multiple people injured and 300 customers without power after a powerline was hit during impact on a road in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

A major two-vehicle crash left multiple people injured and 300 customers without power after a powerline was hit during impact on a road in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

The Houston Police Foundation is set to break ground on a new firearms training center at the Houston Police Academy.

Neighbors and the leasing manager told investigators Paul Munoz, 52, has harassed other tenants in the apartment complex on several occasions, threatening to arrest them, have them evicted, or have their vehicles towed.

Authorities say a man is dead and his accused killer has been detained but have not released details on how everything unfolded.

A man was killed and another was injured after a hotel shooting in Northwest Harris County.

An attorney representing a shooting suspect is raising questions about edited body camera footage released by the Houston Police Department from an officer-involved shooting that occurred last month.

The Dallas Police Department is looking to recruit Houston area police officers in latest pitch.

Amid rising summer temperatures, a recent study from Rutgers-Camden highlights a correlation between heat and increased criminal activity. However, the Houston Police Department offers practical and affordable solutions for enhancing home security. Key recommendations include maintaining well-kept landscaping to eliminate hiding spots for potential intruders, securing entry points such as garages, and utilizing strategic lighting to deter criminal activity. Additionally, fostering strong community relationships through neighborhood watch initiatives can provide added security without financial cost. These simple yet effective measures can significantly bolster home security without the need for expensive systems.

Houston Police Department has ended a policy that required officers to issue at least one traffic citation per day.

Houston police officer Sheldon Theragood has held an outreach event for unhoused individuals living across the Houston area, as part of his non-profit Theragood Deeds. Volunteers and donations are always needed, and if you'd like to help, click the article to find out how!

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train Friday afternoon in northeast Houston, according to Houston Police Department.

Houston has launched a billboard campaign for Missing Children’s Day, featuring Devine Tollett, who disappeared five years ago.

Houston Police say a person is dead after a chase with a stolen vehicle ended in a crash on the city’s southwest side.

According to the ATF, purchasing a gun illegally—especially for someone who is prohibited from doing so—is what’s fueling gun violence and trafficking across state lines, and the penalties if caught result in someone serving up to 15 years in prison and up to $250,000 in fines.

Harris County constables are demanding pay equity for their deputies following the Houston City Council's approval of a five-year contract that raises Houston Police Department (HPD) officer salaries by 38%, making them the highest-paid in Texas.

The Houston Police Department will increase its starting salary to $81,600 annually beginning July 1, making it the highest-paying law enforcement agency in the region.

Houston police chief J. Noe Diaz called the new contract “generational” and said it will allow his department to recruit “homegrown talent.”

A man was shot and killed following an altercation with another man outside of a hotel in Houston’s westside.

Civil rights activists will be hosting a press conference at City Hall Tuesday afternoon to challenge city councilmembers about racial profiling within Houston Police Department.

Houstonians are invited to a town hall meeting Tuesday night about the city’s budget and how cuts impact them.

Investigators said two men tried to break into the woman's home when her boyfriend told her to hide and shot at them. One of the men tried fleeing, but the other, later revealed to be the woman's ex, died from the gunshots.

Preliminary evidence shared by Houston police is that there was a group of two men and a woman, one of whom got into an argument with an unidentified man and shot him to death before all three fled.

Crime scene tape was seen surrounding a home in Clear Lake after a search warrant led investigators to the body of a man on Tuesday afternoon.

Investigators said the off-duty cop was on his motorcycle, and a driver cut him off while he was trying to make a left turn at an intersection.

A man has died after being shot while attending a house party among coworkers in Houston’s southside.

According to the Houston Police Department, officers were called out to a home on 3600 Mainer around 4:45 a.m. On Sunday.

Police need help finding the person who shot and killed a woman in Southwest Houston.

According to Houston Police, officers were dispatched to the area of 6000 Cherry Hill after reports that multiple people had been shot.

The Houston Police Department says its dive team has recovered a person’s body which was seen floating in Buffalo Bayou Friday.

The Houston Police Officers’ Union voted to approve a new five-year contract, several provisions continue longstanding policies that shape the department’s operations and oversight.

Tensions erupted during a Harris County Commissioners Court meeting as deputies demanded urgent pay raises, highlighting a 20% pay gap compared to Houston Police Department salaries.

A historic new contract has been approved to help recruit new officers, as well as raise officers' salaries. Right now, starting officers are making $64K a year, but this new contract will bump that to $81K a year. On top of that, the new contract adds 500 more officers to the department.

Three young men, ranging between 18-20, were arrested after stealing a Mustang and leading officers on a brief chase.

Charges have been filed against an armed man who was arrested in a shooting incident in which Houston Police Department officers during a pursuit.

Houston began the month with police shooting a man who they say led them on a chase in a stolen SUV. The next day, Mayor John Whitmire announced a five-year contract agreement with the police officers’ union.

Authorities in northwest Houston are trying to piece together what led up to a double shooting late Tuesday night, where a woman was killed and left another man seriously hurt.

According to Houston Police, officers were dispatched to the area of 6000 Cherry Hill after reports that multiple people had been shot.