Here are things to know for Tuesday, March 8:
1. Body recovered during search for 16-year-old who fell into water while fishing in north Harris County, deputies say
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A body has been recovered during the search for a 16-year-old boy who fell into the water while fishing in north Harris County on Monday, deputies said.
Deputies were dispatched to an emergency call in the 21400 block of Cypresswood Drive.
Upon arrival, they learned a 16-year-old had fallen into the creek.
According to authorities, the teen’s uncle said he was trying to make his way across the 8 to 13 feet deep water when he went under. His uncle tried to save him, but the boy never resurfaced.
The HCSO Texas Marine Unit was sent to assist. Deputies said the marine unit used a remote operate vessel (ROV), which has video capabilities that can submerge into the bottom of the creek, to identify the exact spot the uncle last saw his nephew.
2. Dozens of deputies showed up to bail hearing of man charged in constable deputy’s death; judge denies bond
The man accused of killing Harris County Deputy Constable Kareem Atkins and injuring two other deputies has been denied bond.
Eddie Alberto Miller, 19, is charged with capital murder, two counts of attempted capital murder for the wounding of two other deputies, Darrell Garrett and Juqaim Barthen, and aggravated assault on a peace officer.
On Monday, dozens of deputy constables stood outside the courtroom as Miller appeared for his bond hearing.
According to court documents, Miller used an AR-15 rifle to open fire on the three deputy constables as they were trying to detain one of his associates.
3. Video: Suspect shoots ceiling of local hair salon, hits employee in head with gun during robbery, police say
Police are searching for a suspect who assaulted an employee during a robbery at a southwest Houston hair salon, according to the Houston Police Department.
The robbery was reported on Feb. 7 around 2:30 p.m. at the salon, located 10200 block of Club Creek Drive.
Police said the man walked into the salon, pulled out a handgun and demanded money from the register.
Surveillance video shows the gunman walking over to the counter and firing a bullet into the ceiling. Police said he told an employee to help him open the register. The employee walked around the counter and while trying to open the register, the suspect struck her in the head with his gun, causing a large laceration.
4. HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Missing 12-year-old boy was last seen in north Harris County
Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help with finding a missing 12-year-old boy who was last seen in north Harris County on Sunday, March 6.
Jai’Den was last seen in the 22900 block of Imperial Valley Drive around 10 p.m.
He was last seen wearing a white shirt, blue jean shorts and white Crocs.
Deputies said they believe Jai’Den ran away of his own accord from home, but no further information has been released.
5. 9 year old from Missouri City honored as Time Magazine Kid of the Year finalist
Khloe Joiner exudes some serious girl power. From the young age of just 4 years old, Joiner has been on a mission to give the gift of reading through her project A Book and a Smile. Five years later, that mission is still going strong, and the now 9-year-old Joiner has racked up numerous accolades including being recognized as a Time Magazine Kid of the Year finalist.
“It started when I was maybe 4 years old. I developed a love for reading,” said Joiner.
In the virtual event, which aired on Nickelodeon in February and was hosted by Trevor Noah, Joiner was honored as a top 20 finalist for the work she has accomplished through A Book and a Smile. As a finalist, Joiner was awarded a $100 Visa gift card, which of course she immediately used to purchase more books.
“It was crazy. I was so happy. It was one of the best moments of my life, honestly. It was really fun,” said Joiner.