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Woman killed, man injured after shooting outside nightclub in Southwest Houston
Read full article: Woman killed, man injured after shooting outside nightclub in Southwest HoustonA woman was killed, and a man was injured after a fight lead to a shootout outside a nightclub in Southwest Houston.
Man’s body found in White Oak Bayou during reported drowning call, Houston PD investigating
Read full article: Man’s body found in White Oak Bayou during reported drowning call, Houston PD investigatingThe Houston Police Department said its officers were called to a drowning on White Oak Drive near Gladys.
2 arrested after high-speed chase with stolen truck in SE Houston
Read full article: 2 arrested after high-speed chase with stolen truck in SE HoustonTwo suspects were taken into custody after a stolen pickup led Houston police on a 90-mph chase overnight. Officers say a loaded gun was found inside the truck.
Passenger attempts to open door on United flight after landing at Bush Airport, police say
Read full article: Passenger attempts to open door on United flight after landing at Bush Airport, police sayA passenger was arrested Sunday evening after attempting to open a door on a United Airlines flight at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, officials said.
Controversial Houston police officer reinstated with backpay
Read full article: Controversial Houston police officer reinstated with backpayOfficer Lucas Vieira earned approximately $40,000 more than former Police Chief Troy Finner last year, following his reinstatement to the Houston Police Department. The reinstatement came after his termination was overturned, in part, on procedural grounds.
How Houston area law enforcement is stepping up security in light of Michigan church shooting
Read full article: How Houston area law enforcement is stepping up security in light of Michigan church shootingPeace 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.
Pedicab driver beaten up, robbed in downtown Houston; police looking for attackers
Read full article: Pedicab driver beaten up, robbed in downtown Houston; police looking for attackersHPD said they are looking for two men accused of beating up the pedicab driver after an argument about the price, but only one of them was caught on camera.
Woman’s body recovered from downtown Houston bayou; police rule out link to other cases
Read full article: Woman’s body recovered from downtown Houston bayou; police rule out link to other casesHPD is investigating after a woman’s body was found in a downtown bayou early Friday, though investigators say it does not appear connected to other recent recoveries.
Harris County finalizes salary parity for law enforcement officers
Read full article: Harris County finalizes salary parity for law enforcement officersHarris County leaders have finalized funding to raise salaries for deputies and constables, bringing their pay in line with Houston Police Department officers.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire addresses serial killer rumors after bodies found in bayous
Read full article: Houston Mayor John Whitmire addresses serial killer rumors after bodies found in bayousOver the past week, five bodies have been pulled from Houston bayous and the Houston Police Department plans to address the discoveries in a press conference.
‘His loss is felt deeply’: Houston police officer conducting traffic escort killed in crash
Read full article: ‘His loss is felt deeply’: Houston police officer conducting traffic escort killed in crashA Houston police officer conducting a traffic escort on a motorcycle died when he was struck by another vehicle Wednesday.
‘What’s going on?!’ Residents react to low-flying military helicopters across Houston
Read full article: ‘What’s going on?!’ Residents react to low-flying military helicopters across HoustonFrom Spring Branch to SE Houston and Clear Lake to Midtown and Downtown, a lot of people have posted videos on social media of military helicopters flying low to the ground.
Driver killed in fiery crash after hitting concrete barrier in SW Houston
Read full article: Driver killed in fiery crash after hitting concrete barrier in SW HoustonInvestigators said the car slid along the barricade for a little while before its wheel and suspension broke off and continued skidding down the roadway before coming to a stop.De
Houston police looking for man who robbed elderly victim using walker outside store
Read full article: Houston police looking for man who robbed elderly victim using walker outside storeRECOGNIZE HIM? Surveillance video from HPD shows the elderly man walking toward the store with his walker when an unidentified man suddenly reaches into his pocket and grabs his cash.
Bodycam video shows moments HPD officers fatally shoot armed robbery suspect after chase in southwest Houston
Read full article: Bodycam video shows moments HPD officers fatally shoot armed robbery suspect after chase in southwest HoustonThe Houston Police Department released body worn camera video of moments that led up to the deadly shooting of an armed robbery suspect on Aug. 10.
16-year-old boy charged after his father was found stabbed to death inside Pearland home
Read full article: 16-year-old boy charged after his father was found stabbed to death inside Pearland homeThe exact relationship between the driver and the dead man has not been disclosed yet, but is part of the ongoing investigation.
Man attacked during home invasion at apartment complex in Montrose; person detained
Read full article: Man attacked during home invasion at apartment complex in Montrose; person detainedA person has been detained following a home invasion Saturday night at an apartment complex in Montrose, according to the Houston Police Department.
Bond set at $1M for army veteran charged in deadly shooting of 11-year-old playing ‘ding dong ditch’
Read full article: Bond set at $1M for army veteran charged in deadly shooting of 11-year-old playing ‘ding dong ditch’We also learned that the suspect served in the Texas National Guard for more than four years.
Silver Alert issued for missing 64-year-old man last seen getting on Houston Metro bus
Read full article: Silver Alert issued for missing 64-year-old man last seen getting on Houston Metro busTexas Center for the Missing has issued a Houston Regional Silver Alert on behalf of the Houston Police Department for 64-year-old Dennis Michael Ramsey.
Homeowner charged with murder after shooting 11-year-old during ‘ding dong ditch’ prank
Read full article: Homeowner charged with murder after shooting 11-year-old during ‘ding dong ditch’ prankInvestigators said Gonzalo Leon, 42, has been charged with shooting 11-year-old Julian Guzman, who witnesses said was last seen running from a house, after ringing the doorbell, "just prior to suffering a gunshot wound."
11-year-old’s fatal ‘ding dong ditch’ prank reignites debate on Texas Castle Doctrine
Read full article: 11-year-old’s fatal ‘ding dong ditch’ prank reignites debate on Texas Castle DoctrineA prank that led to an 11-year-old boy being shot to death in Houston’s Eastside has left many questions unanswered. The case has sparked a lot of conversation about the Castle Doctrine in Texas, which is a part of the state’s self-defense laws.
Suspect detained after 11-year-old shot in back during Houston ‘ding-dong ditch’ prank dies
Read full article: Suspect detained after 11-year-old shot in back during Houston ‘ding-dong ditch’ prank diesA 10-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot late Saturday night while playing a prank known as “ding-dong ditch” at a home in the 9700 block of Mimbrough in Houston’s Eastside, police said.
Suspected burglar found dead outside north Houston home; 2 HPD officers hurt in crash en route
Read full article: Suspected burglar found dead outside north Houston home; 2 HPD officers hurt in crash en routeAccording to Houston Police, At 2 a.m., officers responded to a burglary in progress call on Blue Bell Road and Sweetwater lane.
Unexploded artillery shell from WWI era found in woods in near Memorial Park
Read full article: Unexploded artillery shell from WWI era found in woods in near Memorial ParkThe Houston Police Department responded to a wooded area near Memorial Park after an “unexploded” bomb was found Monday afternoon.
Houston police SUV crashes through fence, dangles in family’s pool in The Heights
Read full article: Houston police SUV crashes through fence, dangles in family’s pool in The HeightsOfficials and residents in The Heights say a police cruiser crashed through a fence dangled over a ledge at the pool of a home Sunday afternoon.
2 suspects dead after home invasion in SE Houston; police say men posed as officers
Read full article: 2 suspects dead after home invasion in SE Houston; police say men posed as officersA terrifying home invasion ended with two suspects dead late Friday night after they posed as police officers and opened fire on a Southeast Houston home.
Man dies after crashing into utility pole, knocks out power to dozens of customers near Washington Ave.
Read full article: Man dies after crashing into utility pole, knocks out power to dozens of customers near Washington Ave.A man died after police said he crashed into a utility pole and knocked out power to dozens of customers near Washington Avenue.
Man wanted for assaulting multiple women, including kicking pregnant woman, causing her to miscarry
Read full article: Man wanted for assaulting multiple women, including kicking pregnant woman, causing her to miscarryPolice released a sketch of the man, who they say is riding a bicycle in each incident.
Local advocacy group joins family, calls for justice for 18-year-old shot while burying dead guinea pig
Read full article: Local advocacy group joins family, calls for justice for 18-year-old shot while burying dead guinea pigThe family of 18-year-old Emmanuel Menchaca is demanding justice after he was shot three times by a neighbor while burying his pet guinea pig outside his home in Houston.
Harris County pay raise debate heats up as agencies compete for officers
Read full article: Harris County pay raise debate heats up as agencies compete for officersAfter the Houston Police Department boosted pay for officers, agencies across the region are scrambling to keep up and keep their people from leaving for better-paying departments.
Police search for man who attempted to kidnap 7-year-old from backyard in Oak Forest neighborhood
Read full article: Police search for man who attempted to kidnap 7-year-old from backyard in Oak Forest neighborhoodThe suspect is described as a White man, 30 years old, over 6 feet tall, with blonde hair, and a tattoo of a queen on his arm.
Surveillance video released of suspect in fatal stabbing of bicyclist at east Houston trail
Read full article: Surveillance video released of suspect in fatal stabbing of bicyclist at east Houston trailA pedestrian was both stabbed and struck by a vehicle in an early morning incident on N. Drennan Street in east Houston.
Suspected DWI driver arrested after wrong-way crash along Gulf Fwy
Read full article: Suspected DWI driver arrested after wrong-way crash along Gulf FwyDespite how severe the crash looked, police said the suspected drunk driver and the person in the van he crashed into did not suffer any injuries and declined to be taken to the hospital.
Houston dive teams among the nationwide effort to find remaining missing in Texas Hill Country flood
Read full article: Houston dive teams among the nationwide effort to find remaining missing in Texas Hill Country floodElite Houston dive teams are in the Texas Hill Country using rare underwater sonar to search 127 miles of the Guadalupe River for the final two victims of the deadly July 4 flood.
$500K bond set for man accused of killing contract worker outside Houston business
Read full article: $500K bond set for man accused of killing contract worker outside Houston businessA man accused in the shooting death of a contract worker early Wednesday morning outside of a Houston business has been taken into custody on Thursday, the Houston Police Department announced.
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of contract worker outside Houston business
Read full article: Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of contract worker outside Houston businessA man accused in the shooting death of a contract worker early Wednesday morning outside of a Houston business has been taken into custody on Thursday, the Houston Police Department announced.
Multi-agency task force arrests dozens in Houston-area jugging robberies
Read full article: Multi-agency task force arrests dozens in Houston-area jugging robberiesA multi-agency task force in the Houston area has arrested numerous suspects related to a series of violent "jugging" robberies, where victims are followed from banks and robbed
‘You wanna get killed?’ Woman bumps into car at red light, pulls a gun and threatens the man she hit
Read full article: ‘You wanna get killed?’ Woman bumps into car at red light, pulls a gun and threatens the man she hitA minor fender bender in the Galleria turned into a violent road rage situation in a matter of seconds.
Houston police seek public help identifying suspects in two smoke shop robberies
Read full article: Houston police seek public help identifying suspects in two smoke shop robberiesThe 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.
Man shot, killed while picking up family member at SE Houston METRO transit center
Read full article: Man shot, killed while picking up family member at SE Houston METRO transit centerInvestigators said a man was killed and a woman was hurt after a shooting when they were trying to pick up a family member.
1 killed in crash, another questioned for possible DWI in SW Houston
Read full article: 1 killed in crash, another questioned for possible DWI in SW HoustonAuthorities are investigating a deadly crash in southwest Houston, where one driver is being questioned for possibly driving while intoxicated early Saturday morning.
After 19-year-old shot in chest at Eleanor Tinsley Park, HPD responds to future safety measures
Read full article: After 19-year-old shot in chest at Eleanor Tinsley Park, HPD responds to future safety measuresA 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).
Crime concerns grow at Eleanor Tinsley Park: Park officials link rise in safety issues to illegal scooter vendors
Read full article: Crime concerns grow at Eleanor Tinsley Park: Park officials link rise in safety issues to illegal scooter vendorsFrom 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.
HPD continues traffic safety initiative, targeting I-45 North, US 59 North, Highway 249
Read full article: HPD continues traffic safety initiative, targeting I-45 North, US 59 North, Highway 249The Houston Police Department is continuing its traffic safety initiative this week, targeting busy Houston area highways
VIDEO: Accused frequent shoplifter seen casually walking out of CVS Pharmacy with merchandise in SW Houston
Read full article: VIDEO: Accused frequent shoplifter seen casually walking out of CVS Pharmacy with merchandise in SW HoustonCAUGHT 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.
Man shot, killed during argument with group of people in SW Houston; suspects on the run
Read full article: Man shot, killed during argument with group of people in SW Houston; suspects on the runPolice 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.
HPD sergeant shot while responding to call near Hobby Airport in SE Houston
Read full article: HPD sergeant shot while responding to call near Hobby Airport in SE HoustonTwo 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.
VIDEO: Woman in wheelchair robbed at gunpoint in northwest Houston
Read full article: VIDEO: Woman in wheelchair robbed at gunpoint in northwest HoustonThe 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.
Accidental shooting kills 12-year-old boy in southeast Houston home
Read full article: Accidental shooting kills 12-year-old boy in southeast Houston homeA 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.
Renovated Central Patrol Station set to reopen in Houston’s Washington Avenue Coalition area
Read full article: Renovated Central Patrol Station set to reopen in Houston’s Washington Avenue Coalition areaThe historic building, more than 100 years old, now houses both the Houston Police Department’s Central Patrol Station and Special Operations division.
2 dead, 15 wounded after drive-by outside SE Houston nightclub
Read full article: 2 dead, 15 wounded after drive-by outside SE Houston nightclubAuthorities 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.
Clear Alert issued for missing Houston man police believe to be in imminent danger
Read full article: Clear Alert issued for missing Houston man police believe to be in imminent dangerThe 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.
Barricaded woman shot, killed by Houston police officer during SWAT scene
Read full article: Barricaded woman shot, killed by Houston police officer during SWAT sceneHouston 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.
Armed burglary suspect shot, killed by police in SE Houston
Read full article: Armed burglary suspect shot, killed by police in SE HoustonInvestigators 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.
Motorcyclist seriously hurt after apparent road rage incident in north Houston
Read full article: Motorcyclist seriously hurt after apparent road rage incident in north HoustonInvestigators 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.
Video shows man choking puppy by collar in Spring Branch, Houston Police now investigating
Read full article: Video shows man choking puppy by collar in Spring Branch, Houston Police now investigatingA 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.
Felony charges dropped, right to refile reserved for man shot by police during chase
Read full article: Felony charges dropped, right to refile reserved for man shot by police during chaseHarris 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.
Police looking for robber seen on video stealing money from cash register at NW Houston smoke shop
Read full article: Police looking for robber seen on video stealing money from cash register at NW Houston smoke shopRECOGNIZE 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.
1 killed, another seriously hurt after crashing into concrete base under Gulf Bank Road exit sign
Read full article: 1 killed, another seriously hurt after crashing into concrete base under Gulf Bank Road exit signA 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.
2 retired men killed ambush-style in attack while walking trail near southwest Houston park
Read full article: 2 retired men killed ambush-style in attack while walking trail near southwest Houston parkAuthorities are piecing together what led up to a deadly shooting where two people were found in a southwest Houston park.
Houston police looking for gunmen accused of robbing SW Houston smoke shop, getaway vehicle found days later
Read full article: Houston police looking for gunmen accused of robbing SW Houston smoke shop, getaway vehicle found days laterThe Houston police department are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in an aggravated robbery in Southwest Houston.