29-year-old son charged with stabbing his father to death in League City
League City police said the crime happened on Tuesday. Police said at approximately 9:42 p.m. Tuesday, they responded to the 2500 block of W. Marina Bay Dr. They arrived and found the body of Thomas Hickey with visible stab wounds to his neck.
โUnfoundedโ abduction investigation in Seabrook leads to arrest of Illinois man wanted on multiple warrants, including homicide, police say
The investigation of an attempted abduction in Seabrook led to the arrest of a man wanted on multiple violent offenses out of Illinois, according to authorities.
Gun trafficker accused of purchasing over 90 firearms used in homicide, drug trafficking incidents in Texas: Dept. of Justice
An alleged gun trafficker who purchased firearms that were later used in multiple incidents in Texas, Canada, and other parts of the United States has been charged, the Department of Justice announced Monday.
Paternal grandmother of one of Gloria Williamsโ children speaks to KPRC 2
The grandmother of one of the children of Gloria Williams, the mother whose 8-year-old son's skeletal remains were found in a west Harris County apartment, spoke exclusively to KPRC 2 in an effort to help others understand how the story of the young children took a tragic turn.
โToo horrific to be realโ: Court docs say 2 kids saw brotherโs beating death -- just one disturbing revelation uncovered in west Harris County abandonment case
Two boys described in gruesome detail how their brother was beaten to death, just days after authorities found the boyโs skeletal remains in an apartment in West Harris County.
Houston leaders cite anger, COVID-19 pandemic, and bond reform as reasons behind rising crime rates
When KPRC 2 Investigates discussed the rising crime rates from the inner city to the suburbs, we received a range of responses from several law enforcement agencies. The data shows that no part of the region is immune to crime, but where a person lives can determine what type of crime they will face.
โThere is too much gun violence in our cityโ: Homicide rate 42% higher now than in 2020
As KPRC 2 Investigates reported Wednesday night, the Houston Police Department has only brought onboard 14 detectives since announcing on December 20 that new homicide detectives would soon be added to the division.
Who killed Imtiyazali Manasyia? Houston police seeking publicโs help identifying a suspect
The Houston Police Department and Crime Stoppers are requesting the publicโs help in identifying the suspect responsible for the murder of a 54-year-old man who died earlier this month. According to Crime Stoppers, Imtiyazali Manasyiaโs body was found at approximately 9:53 a.m. Jan 14. in the 6000 block of Rookin Street. Houston Fire Department paramedics responded and pronounced Manasyia deceased at the scene. Crime Stoppers may reward up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, charging and/or arrest of the suspects in this case. AdTips can be reported online or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app, or by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477).
HPD, family members of man shot to death in Midtown ask for publicโs help identifying suspect
Family and Houston ask for public's help in identifying suspect involved in young man's death. HOUSTON โ The Houston Police Department and the family members of a young man who was shot and killed in Midtown Saturday are asking for the publicโs help identifying the suspect involved. At 3 a.m. Saturday, officers said they were dispatched to the intersection of San Jacinto and McIlhenny streets in reference to a shooting. He was my baby.โShe asks for the public help to please say something if it will help lead to the arrest and identification of the gunman. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that can help lead to an arrest or conviction.
Manโs body found surrounded by cash in northeast Houston cemetery
HOUSTON โ Houston police are investigating Tuesday after a manโs body was found surrounded by cash in a northeast Houston cemetery. The body was found by workers at the Golden Gate Cemetery in the 8400 block of Hirsch Road. The man was described as African-American and between 45 and 50 years old. Police said there was no apparent trauma to the manโs body. Investigators said they are trying to determine if a black car that was parked nearby belongs to the victim.
HPD Chief Art Acevedo calls 2020 a โperfect stormโ as he reports rise of homicides in city
HOUSTON โ Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo held a press conference Friday to discuss the increase in year-to-date homicide numbers in the city. Acevedo said it has been a โperfect stormโ this year with COVID-19 and its fatigue, as well as staffing challenges, among a number of other factors. โWeโre trying to focus on violent crime and itโs a balance,โ Acevedo said, referring to issues with policing COVID-19 rules in area bars. KPRC 2 shared a livestream of the event in the video player at the top of this article. Video of the full press conference will be published below.
Manโs body found in Childrenโs Museum of Houstonโs parking garage, police say
HOUSTON โ Police are investigating after a manโs body was found in the Childrenโs Museum of Houstonโs parking garage Friday. Police said the manโs body was found on the second floor of the garage located near the 1400 block of Binz Street around 6:12 a.m. According to HPD homicide detectives, a maintenance worker discovered the body. Right now, we have no witnesses and no ID on the male,โ said HPD Detective Stark. Investigators said the victim is a man in his 30โฒs.
Investigation underway after man found stabbed to death in street in Midtown, police say
HOUSTON An investigation is underway after a man was found stabbed to death in the middle of the road in Midtown Thursday night, police said. Police said the incident happened at Sutton Street and Genesee Street at around 11:40 p.m.Officers said they had originally responded to the scene thinking the man had been hit by a car, but after the medical examiner took a look at him, they realized the victim was stabbed five to 10 times in the neck and chest. Police said the victim is a man in his 50s. An investigation into who killed the man is currently underway.
Deputies investigating after person found dead at hotel in N. Harris County: Pct. 4
HOUSTON Precinct 4 deputy constables are investigating a homicide at a hotel in north Harris County Wednesday. Deputies said it happened at the Frontier Inn on the North Freeway near North Vista Drive. Deputies are working the crime scene in the back of the hotel. Right now, investigators have not said how the person died. This is an ongoing investigation.