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Fight turns into deadly shooting outside SE Houston gas station, gunman at large
Read full article: Fight turns into deadly shooting outside SE Houston gas station, gunman at largePolice said two men got into a fight at the gas station, which carried into the parking lot until one of them pulled out a gun and shot the other before leaving him to die.
Man found shot to death in Crosby, person seen taken in for questioning
Read full article: Man found shot to death in Crosby, person seen taken in for questioningIt's unclear what led up to the man's death, but investigators found him lying in the driveway and are looking for whoever killed him.
Gunman kills 1, hurts another after being confronted for breaking into cars
Read full article: Gunman kills 1, hurts another after being confronted for breaking into carsPolice said the man was seen breaking into cars in downtown Houston when one car owner and his friends confronted him, that's when he pulled out a gun and started shooting.
Court records reveal disturbing details surrounding son accused of killing his mother in East Harris Co.
Read full article: Court records reveal disturbing details surrounding son accused of killing his mother in East Harris Co.Court records reveal a harrowing account of the events that unfolded in their home, highlighting a history of mental health struggles and past incidents.
Cold case solved: Forensics lab in The Woodlands identifies pregnant 24-year-old’s murderer
Read full article: Cold case solved: Forensics lab in The Woodlands identifies pregnant 24-year-old’s murdererAfter nearly three decades, the murder of 24-year-old Donna Oglive, who was strangled in Toronto in 1998, has been solved.
16-year-old girl found shot to death inside car in north Houston
Read full article: 16-year-old girl found shot to death inside car in north HoustonInvestigators said there were a total of three young men with the 16-year-old girl in the car when the shooting happened, but did not disclose how everything unfolded.
Teens accused of murdering Bacliff grandma cut and dyed hair before fleeing to Texas border town
Read full article: Teens accused of murdering Bacliff grandma cut and dyed hair before fleeing to Texas border townCourt documents are giving us more details as to what led up to the arrest of two teenagers accused in a woman’s murder in Bacliff.
Man pleads guilty to 2022 murder of woman whose body was found in box on Houston’s Bissonnet Street
Read full article: Man pleads guilty to 2022 murder of woman whose body was found in box on Houston’s Bissonnet StreetA man who was accused of killing a woman and putting her body in a box in 2022 has pleaded guilty.
New forensic sketch released of woman found murdered under Houston freeway in 1980
Read full article: New forensic sketch released of woman found murdered under Houston freeway in 1980In December 1980, a billboard crew discovered the body of an unidentified young African American woman beneath a freeway in Houston, adorned with distinct gold and orange bracelets and necklaces.
Granddaughter, boyfriend arrested in Laredo on capital murder charges in Bacliff woman’s death
Read full article: Granddaughter, boyfriend arrested in Laredo on capital murder charges in Bacliff woman’s deathThe Galveston County Sheriff’s Office have arrested two teenage suspects, Tara King and Uriah Urick, charged with capital murder in the death of Tammy King on February 5, 2025, in Bacliff, Texas.
Man shot, killed in Alief apartment parking lot, Houston police looking for gunman
Read full article: Man shot, killed in Alief apartment parking lot, Houston police looking for gunmanInvestigators are unsure why the man was killed, but based on how everything unfolded, police believe it was "premeditated."
Murder of man stabbed, shot inside his west Houston apartment still unsolved more than 40 years later
Read full article: Murder of man stabbed, shot inside his west Houston apartment still unsolved more than 40 years laterIt's been over 40 years since Chuck Wacaser was tragically murdered in his Houston apartment, yet the case remains a heart-wrenching mystery for his family.
New video released, reward increased in Cypress triple murder, arson investigation
Read full article: New video released, reward increased in Cypress triple murder, arson investigationFBI and Harris County officials have released new surveillance footage and increased the reward to $25,000 in their investigation of a triple homicide in Cypress.
Sheriff to announce $25K reward, new video to help solve Cypress triple murder, arson
Read full article: Sheriff to announce $25K reward, new video to help solve Cypress triple murder, arsonSo far, the clues have been slim, but Harris County investigators alongside the FBI are expected to release new surveillance that they say shows the suspect leaving in a black car driven by someone else.
Man shot, killed outside southside Houston gas station parking lot
Read full article: Man shot, killed outside southside Houston gas station parking lotIt's unclear how everything unfolded but police said a large group of people were in the gas station parking lot when things got tense and a man was found shot to death.
Mom whose son was murdered speaks out on mass deportation efforts
Read full article: Mom whose son was murdered speaks out on mass deportation effortsVictoria Garcia, a Houston mother, speaks out following the murder of her son, Ricardo Vega, who was shot in a road rage incident by Osman Solorzano Sanchez, an undocumented immigrant from Honduras.
Sheriff to announce $25K reward in Cypress triple murder, arson
Read full article: Sheriff to announce $25K reward in Cypress triple murder, arsonNeighbors called 911 in August after waking up that Sunday morning to find the home on Plains River Drive on fire. Inside, investigators found Kelly Masciarelli, her son Kolin Foster, and his girlfriend Cameryn Richard dead.
Man who recently moved from Louisiana shot, killed in north Houston
Read full article: Man who recently moved from Louisiana shot, killed in north HoustonPolice said the man, believed to be in his 20s, recently moved from Louisiana to Houston just two days ago, so it’s unclear why he was shot to death.
Man wanted for killing another during argument over Xbox in Houston’s Fourth Ward
Read full article: Man wanted for killing another during argument over Xbox in Houston’s Fourth WardHAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Corey Dontaye James, 21, is accused of shooting two people in Fourth Ward during an argument about an Xbox, killing one of them.
Memorial planned for Tomball woman killed in unsolved garage sale shooting
Read full article: Memorial planned for Tomball woman killed in unsolved garage sale shootingElizabeth “Liz” Barraza was tragically shot and killed during a garage sale outside her home in January 2019, a crime that remains unsolved.
No bond for man accused in fatal double shooting of ex-girlfriend and man in Atascocita
Read full article: No bond for man accused in fatal double shooting of ex-girlfriend and man in AtascocitaCourt filings show bond was denied for Yamil Javier Rivera-Perez, who is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and another man.
Reward increased to $6K for tips in cold case murder of Harris County mother
Read full article: Reward increased to $6K for tips in cold case murder of Harris County motherAuthorities have increased the reward to $6,000 in hopes of solving the 1981 cold case murder of 22-year-old Karen Lynn Douglas, who was found stabbed to death in her Harris County home.
WANTED: Man accused of killing woman found in SW Houston apartment still at large
Read full article: WANTED: Man accused of killing woman found in SW Houston apartment still at largeHouston police have charged 26-year-old Camilo Ayala with the murder of Kenia Guardado-Molina, who was found dead from a gunshot wound in her southwest Houston apartment on October 1, 2024.
Teen talked about buying gun on Instagram before killing 14-year-old in NW Houston
Read full article: Teen talked about buying gun on Instagram before killing 14-year-old in NW HoustonThe second suspect who was wanted in connection to the deadly shooting of a 14-year-old in northwest Houston back in July has been taken into custody.
Teen accused of buying gun on Instagram that led to 14-year-old’s death in NW Houston
Read full article: Teen accused of buying gun on Instagram that led to 14-year-old’s death in NW HoustonThe second suspect who was wanted in connection to the deadly shooting of a 14-year-old in northwest Houston back in July has been taken into custody.
Man killed in NW Houston, another hurt person found shot less than a mile away
Read full article: Man killed in NW Houston, another hurt person found shot less than a mile awayInvestigators believe the two shootings are related, but are working to find out how they're connected. It's also believed there was more than one shooter at the first crime scene.
Driver ‘hellbent on carnage’ kills 10, injures 30 in New Orleans on New Year’s Day
Read full article: Driver ‘hellbent on carnage’ kills 10, injures 30 in New Orleans on New Year’s DayA U.S. Army veteran driving a pickup truck that bore the flag of the Islamic State group has wrought carnage on New Orleans’ raucous New Year’s celebration.
Grocery store parking lot killing of Vietnam veteran in N. Harris County leaves family with questions
Read full article: Grocery store parking lot killing of Vietnam veteran in N. Harris County leaves family with questionsA family is desperate for answers after an 80-year-old Vietnam veteran died following an attack in a North Harris County grocery store parking lot on Dec. 6.
Man accused in deadly Houston road rage shooting held on $500,000 bond
Read full article: Man accused in deadly Houston road rage shooting held on $500,000 bondA Lyft driver, Armando Ruiz Diaz, has been charged with murder after allegedly killing Edward Jiminez in a Houston road rage incident on December 5.
Harris County DA seeks death penalty for men accused in 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray’s murder
Read full article: Harris County DA seeks death penalty for men accused in 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray’s murderHarris County District Attorney Kim Ogg has announced the decision to seek the death penalty for Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Pena, both Venezuelan nationals, charged with the abduction, assault, and murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in June.
Antonio ‘AJ’ Armstrong’s wife files for divorce a year after his conviction for killing parents
Read full article: Antonio ‘AJ’ Armstrong’s wife files for divorce a year after his conviction for killing parentsThe couple had been together since high school, and Ober remained by Armstrong’s side throughout each of his three murder trials. Court records indicate Kate Ober filed for divorce in September.
Argument about car damage leads to 1 killed, another hospitalized in Houston’s East End
Read full article: Argument about car damage leads to 1 killed, another hospitalized in Houston’s East EndInvestigators say several people were taken into custody and multiple firearms were recovered, but it all seems to have stemmed from an argument about car damage.
NW Harris County homeowner killed after argument with a resident he recently kicked out
Read full article: NW Harris County homeowner killed after argument with a resident he recently kicked outSheriff Gonzalez says it appears several people live at the home, ranging from young kids to adults. The shooter was recently kicked out but came back and an argument erupted between him and the homeowner.
29-year-old man who shot 16-year-old girlfriend to death because she no longer wanted to be with him sentenced to prison
Read full article: 29-year-old man who shot 16-year-old girlfriend to death because she no longer wanted to be with him sentenced to prisonA Houston man has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for the 2018 murder of 16-year-old
DNA ties 3rd suspect to murder of Harris County deputy picking up dinner for her family
Read full article: DNA ties 3rd suspect to murder of Harris County deputy picking up dinner for her familyAuthorities are searching for 22-year-old Douglas Wooten, the third suspect charged with murder in the 2022 fatal shooting of Deputy Omar Ursin in Atascocita.
Family wants no bond for convicted felon accused of beating wife to death at North Houston motel
Read full article: Family wants no bond for convicted felon accused of beating wife to death at North Houston motelA family is fighting for justice after a mother of three was killed the night before Thanksgiving at a North Houston motel.
Suspect arrested, accused in deadly August robbery turned shooting in W. Harris County
Read full article: Suspect arrested, accused in deadly August robbery turned shooting in W. Harris CountyA man has been arrested, accused in a deadly shooting which led to the death of a man in western Harris County back in August.
Mental health evaluation underway for man charged with Harris County Pct. 4 Corporal Maher Husseini’s murder
Read full article: Mental health evaluation underway for man charged with Harris County Pct. 4 Corporal Maher Husseini’s murderAthir Murady, 28, is accused of fatally shooting Harris County Precinct 4 Deputy Constable Maher Husseini at an intersection in Houston on September 3.
Capital murder charge filed in 2021 death of Houston man burned and stabbed
Read full article: Capital murder charge filed in 2021 death of Houston man burned and stabbedJose Ivan Mendoza, 37, has been charged with capital murder for the 2021 death of Jesus Salgado in Houston, where Salgado was allegedly stabbed, burned, and beaten during an attempted kidnapping.
Suspect arrested in drive-by shooting that killed 19-year-old on Eastex Freeway feeder
Read full article: Suspect arrested in drive-by shooting that killed 19-year-old on Eastex Freeway feederA 21-year-old Houston man, Antonio Prejean, has been charged with murder following a drive-by shooting in July that killed 19-year-old Jusnz Joseph on the Eastex Freeway feeder road.
Convicted sex offender charged with murder after wife beaten to death in north Houston
Read full article: Convicted sex offender charged with murder after wife beaten to death in north HoustonA $250,000 bond was set for a man accused of beating his wife to death inside a motel on the northside, according to Houston police who say after that, he called them.
Teen charged in brother’s fatal stabbing in North Harris County
Read full article: Teen charged in brother’s fatal stabbing in North Harris CountyA family dispute in North Harris County escalated into a murder investigation after 21-year-old Jyzell Atlee died from stab wounds inflicted by his 17-year-old brother, Keion Atlee.
Suspect wanted after 67-year-old man struck over 20 times in deadly machete attack
Read full article: Suspect wanted after 67-year-old man struck over 20 times in deadly machete attackA 67-year-old man named Charlie Wilson was killed in a machete attack in north Houston, with Alvaro Lovos, 52, charged with murder.
Shooter on the run after man found dead at north Harris County apartment complex
Read full article: Shooter on the run after man found dead at north Harris County apartment complexA man was fatally shot at an apartment complex on Uvalde Road in Harris County, leading to chaos as gunfire erupted from a nearby unit, hitting another building.
San Leon man sentenced to 40 years for beating ex-girlfriend to death
Read full article: San Leon man sentenced to 40 years for beating ex-girlfriend to deathWilliam Glenn Herron was convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Mary Elizabeth Hyman, in San Leon, Texas, and sentenced to 40 years in prison.
Harris County inmate accused of killing cellmate while awaiting trial for grandmother’s murder
Read full article: Harris County inmate accused of killing cellmate while awaiting trial for grandmother’s murderChad Maydwell, already jailed for the capital murder of his grandmother, now faces additional charges for allegedly killing fellow inmate Michael Griego at Harris County Jail.
Houston robbery victim dropped to his death from 6-story parking garage
Read full article: Houston robbery victim dropped to his death from 6-story parking garageA 21-year-old man, Enrique Malaquias Bonilla, has been charged with murder for allegedly dropping 23-year-old Sostenos Briones from a six-story parking garage during a robbery on September 26 at an apartment complex on Leona Street in Houston.
What put a Texas death row inmate’s case back in the spotlight?
Read full article: What put a Texas death row inmate’s case back in the spotlight?Robert Roberson was set to be the first person in the U.S. to be executed on a “shaken baby syndrome” diagnosis after getting convicted for killing his 2-year-old daughter. He maintained his innocence and in October 2024, his sentence was put on a temporary pause.
Man arrested, accused of stabbing wife to death in NW Harris County
Read full article: Man arrested, accused of stabbing wife to death in NW Harris CountyInvestigators said they were called to a family disturbance and found a woman stabbed to death by her husband, who was later found and arrested less than 10 miles away.
Assistant DA explains law after petition leads to Harris County murder suspect having bond raised
Read full article: Assistant DA explains law after petition leads to Harris County murder suspect having bond raisedA Houston man accused of fatally shooting his neighbor is now held on a $5 million bond after more than 500 local residents signed a petition requesting he be denied bail.
Houston man held on $5 million bond in neighbor’s murder after community petitions with 500+ signatures
Read full article: Houston man held on $5 million bond in neighbor’s murder after community petitions with 500+ signaturesA Houston man, Christopher Braziel, is charged with capital murder and held on a $5 million bond after allegedly shooting his neighbor, Heather Smith, during a home invasion.
Man killed on Halloween in Harris Co. months after estranged wife found murdered, detectives looking at possible links
Read full article: Man killed on Halloween in Harris Co. months after estranged wife found murdered, detectives looking at possible linksWhile homicide detectives were looking into a man's death, where a possible shooter wearing a Michael Myers "Halloween" mask was seen leaving the area, they learned his estranged wife was murdered back in August.
Person wearing Michael Myers Halloween mask seen leaving north Harris County murder scene, neighbors say
Read full article: Person wearing Michael Myers Halloween mask seen leaving north Harris County murder scene, neighbors sayA man's body was found in his garage, where he'd been shot several times and neighbors told deputies they saw a person with a Halloween mask, leaving the area but investigators aren't sure if they're the shooter.
A legacy of fear, 50 years after ‘The Candyman’ tainted trick-or-treating
Read full article: A legacy of fear, 50 years after ‘The Candyman’ tainted trick-or-treatingBy 2024 checking your children’s Halloween candy is a must for many parents. In 1974, checking candy wasn’t a concern until an 8-year-old Deer Park boy died from a tainted Pixie Stix.
Man arrested in Seabrook mother’s murder sought revenge for his brother’s death
Read full article: Man arrested in Seabrook mother’s murder sought revenge for his brother’s deathSeabrook police are actively searching for 22-year-old Dawayland Earnest Hurst, who is wanted in connection with the death of Mary Jayne Collins.
Trial date set for Sarah Hartsfield, woman accused of murdering husband in Chambers County
Read full article: Trial date set for Sarah Hartsfield, woman accused of murdering husband in Chambers CountyA Chambers County judge set an April trial date for 49-year-old Sarah Hartsfield during a hearing Monday morning.
Relatives of 2-year-old victim appeal to Texas lawmakers, stressing evidence against convicted killer Robert Roberson
Read full article: Relatives of 2-year-old victim appeal to Texas lawmakers, stressing evidence against convicted killer Robert RobersonThe family of Nikki Curtis, a two-year-old murder victim, is urging Texas lawmakers to consider the full extent of evidence against Robert Roberson, who was convicted of her 2002 murder.
‘She should not be forgotten’: Family remembers Houston area pediatrician, one year after brutal murder
Read full article: ‘She should not be forgotten’: Family remembers Houston area pediatrician, one year after brutal murderDr. Talat Jehan Khan was stabbed to death at her Conroe apartment complex.An event was held Sunday at the Masjid Hamza Community Center in Houston where dozens of people honored Dr. Khan.
‘You slept with my wife!’ Court docs detail history and fight between Houston brothers that led to one’s death
Read full article: ‘You slept with my wife!’ Court docs detail history and fight between Houston brothers that led to one’s deathA man wanted for allegedly shooting and killing his brother at a northwest Houston apartment in 2022 has been captured in Iowa.
Hotel footage leads to capital murder charge against Galveston mother in toddler’s death
Read full article: Hotel footage leads to capital murder charge against Galveston mother in toddler’s deathChannel Jasmine Yonko, 30, is being held without bond after being charged with capital murder for the death of her 17-month-old daughter, Hannah, in Galveston.
After Robert Roberson’s execution delayed, Texas AG’s Office releases autopsy report, other evidence in case
Read full article: After Robert Roberson’s execution delayed, Texas AG’s Office releases autopsy report, other evidence in caseAfter the execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson was delayed, the Office of the Texas Attorney General has released the autopsy report for Roberson’s daughter, Nikki Curtis, who he was convicted of killing and sentenced to die for.
Man found dead in SW Houston apartment with obvious signs of struggle, police investigating
Read full article: Man found dead in SW Houston apartment with obvious signs of struggle, police investigatingAuthorities in southwest Houston are piecing together what led up to a man's death after his body was found in an apartment with obvious signs of a struggle and visible injuries.
Houston man accused of killing pregnant wife released on $1 million bond
Read full article: Houston man accused of killing pregnant wife released on $1 million bond"We are deeply disappointed that the Defendant, [Lee Gilley] made bond just a week after Christa’s death, but we are focused on the safety and well being of Christa’s children," the family's attorney said in a statement.
Teen girl arrested, 17-year-old boy wanted in connection with July fatal shooting of 14-year-old
Read full article: Teen girl arrested, 17-year-old boy wanted in connection with July fatal shooting of 14-year-oldHouston police are searching for Joshua Garcia, 17, who is charged with murder in the July shooting of 14-year-old Abraham Choukair, found dead in a parked car.
Houston father faces capital murder charges for abuse that killed his twin babies
Read full article: Houston father faces capital murder charges for abuse that killed his twin babiesFernando Vega, a 21-year-old Houston man, faces two counts of capital murder for the deaths of his twin infants, who suffered blunt force trauma and long-term abuse.
Man found shot to death at North Harris County apartment complex
Read full article: Man found shot to death at North Harris County apartment complexAuthorities are investigating a fatal shooting at an apartment complex in North Harris County, where a man in his mid to late 20s was found shot dead by an off-duty police officer on Tuesday night.
‘It was horrible’: Landlord finds woman’s body inside home as search continues for wanted partner in Fort Bend County
Read full article: ‘It was horrible’: Landlord finds woman’s body inside home as search continues for wanted partner in Fort Bend CountyAn urgent manhunt is underway in Fort Bend County after a man is accused of stabbing his partner to death.
Man arrested, charged after woman found stabbed to death inside her Meyerland apartment
Read full article: Man arrested, charged after woman found stabbed to death inside her Meyerland apartmentMichael West, 48, has been charged with aggravated assault following the discovery of a 33-year-old woman stabbed to death in her Meyerland apartment.
2 arrested after chase with police following deadly shootout in north Houston
Read full article: 2 arrested after chase with police following deadly shootout in north HoustonPolice said the shootout involved two groups of people and found a man shot to death and caught two people after a brief chase that ended in a crash.
Man wanted for death of woman found in Seabrook apartment with children
Read full article: Man wanted for death of woman found in Seabrook apartment with childrenSeabrook police are actively searching for 22-year-old Dawayland Earnest Hurst, who is wanted in connection with the death of Mary Jayne Collins.
Murder charges filed against suspect in NE Houston chase that killed innocent driver
Read full article: Murder charges filed against suspect in NE Houston chase that killed innocent driverSebastian Sanchez, 25, has been charged with murder following a police chase in Humble, Texas, that resulted in a fatal crash.
3 arrested after mass shooting at Houston block party that killed 3, injured 8
Read full article: 3 arrested after mass shooting at Houston block party that killed 3, injured 8An arrest has been made following a mass shooting at a block party in Northeast Houston, which resulted in three fatalities and eight injuries.
Neighbors hear man screaming for help in SE Houston parking lot moments before he died
Read full article: Neighbors hear man screaming for help in SE Houston parking lot moments before he diedPolice say a man stabbed in southeast Houston was heard calling for help right before investigators arrived and tried treating him but it was too late.
Houston man, woman accused of severely abusing 5-month old baby to death
Read full article: Houston man, woman accused of severely abusing 5-month old baby to deathA Houston woman, Jasmine Marie Ellison, and a man, Glenn Wayne Smith, have been arrested and charged with causing serious bodily injury to a child following the death of a five-month-old infant from severe abuse.
Man admits to strangling woman, dumping body in Harris County field
Read full article: Man admits to strangling woman, dumping body in Harris County fieldChristopher Bernard, 25, has been charged with murder and tampering with evidence after admitting to strangling 29-year-old Cortney Hall and disposing of her body in a secluded area of northwest Harris County.
$30K reward offered for information on road rage shooter who killed 19-year-old on Katy Freeway in September
Read full article: $30K reward offered for information on road rage shooter who killed 19-year-old on Katy Freeway in SeptemberThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public's assistance in solving the heartbreaking shooting of 19-year-old Cody Johnson.
Jury to deliberate sentence for ex-HPD cop in Harding St. murder trial Thursday
Read full article: Jury to deliberate sentence for ex-HPD cop in Harding St. murder trial ThursdayThe sentencing phase for ex-Houston Police Department narcotics officer Gerald Goines continues after his conviction for the 2019 Harding Street raid that led to the deaths of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas.
‘He’s a very dangerous person’: Man accused of gunning down Pct. 4 Corporal makes first court appearance
Read full article: ‘He’s a very dangerous person’: Man accused of gunning down Pct. 4 Corporal makes first court appearanceAthir Murady, charged with the murder of Harris County Precinct 4 Corporal Maher Husseini, appeared in court for the first time on Monday.
Third arrest made in 2018 shooting death of 75-year-old outside SE Houston grocery store
Read full article: Third arrest made in 2018 shooting death of 75-year-old outside SE Houston grocery storeHouston police have charged a third suspect, Darius Limar Sonnier, with capital murder in connection with the fatal shooting of 75-year-old That Huu Le outside an H-E-B parking lot on January 20, 2018.
Authorities hold press conference seeking tips in 2021 deadly drive-by shooting in SE Houston
Read full article: Authorities hold press conference seeking tips in 2021 deadly drive-by shooting in SE HoustonHouston police and Crime Stoppers have increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of Giovanni Ornelas, wanted in connection with the deadly drive-by shooting of Albert Castillo Jr.