Teenage boy rushed to hospital after being shot during exchange of gunfire in southeast Houston
Read full article: Teenage boy rushed to hospital after being shot during exchange of gunfire in southeast HoustonA teenage boy is in serious condition after a shooting that investigators say stemmed from an altercation in southeast Houston Thursday afternoon.
Crucial tip, DNA link leads to capital murder arrest in 1990 ‘Lovers’ Lane’ cold case that shook Houston
Read full article: Crucial tip, DNA link leads to capital murder arrest in 1990 ‘Lovers’ Lane’ cold case that shook HoustonA double murder case that went cold for 36 years has finally resulted in an arrest.
Capital murder charge filed in 1990 ‘Lovers’ Lane’ cold case nearly 36 years later
Read full article: Capital murder charge filed in 1990 ‘Lovers’ Lane’ cold case nearly 36 years laterA 64-year-old man has been charged with capital murder in connection to the 1990 killings of 22-year-old Cheryl Henry, and Andy Atkinson, 21, Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare announced.
‘MAKE THE SWITCH’: Houston Police Officers’ Union encourages TSA employees to join HPD amid shutdown
Read full article: ‘MAKE THE SWITCH’: Houston Police Officers’ Union encourages TSA employees to join HPD amid shutdownAs the partial federal government shutdown stretches into its 40th day, the Houston Police Officers’ Union is reaching out to TSA employees at Houston-area airports, highlighting career opportunities at the Houston Police Department.
Houston police, SWAT respond to barricade near Washington Avenue
Read full article: Houston police, SWAT respond to barricade near Washington AvenueHouston Police responded to a shooting near Center and Studemont Streets in Houston, where one person was injured and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Hit-and-run suspect taken into custody that killed Fort Bend County Deputy Kenneth Lewis
Read full article: Hit-and-run suspect taken into custody that killed Fort Bend County Deputy Kenneth LewisDennis Xavier Arguello-Acosta, 22, has been arrested and charged in connection with the hit-and-run death of off-duty Fort Bend County Deputy Kenneth Lewis, who was fatally struck while assisting stranded motorists on Interstate 10.
Houston ‘Spiderman’ suspect arrested following string of Montrose burglaries
Read full article: Houston ‘Spiderman’ suspect arrested following string of Montrose burglariesHenry faces four felony burglary charges and is accused of targeting homes while residents were at work, stealing valuables to sell at pawn shops; he has a lengthy criminal history and outstanding warrants in other counties.
Neighbors’ complaints lead to after-hours club raid in Northeast Houston
Read full article: Neighbors’ complaints lead to after-hours club raid in Northeast HoustonOfficers found up to 90 people present and executed a search warrant, discovering the club lacked proper permits. One man was detained, though his identity and charges have not been disclosed, and the investigation is ongoing.
Officers investigating suspicious death after man’s body found just north of Downtown Houston
Read full article: Officers investigating suspicious death after man’s body found just north of Downtown HoustonHouston police are investigating what they are calling a suspicious death after a man’s body was found just north of downtown Wednesday.
HPD releases bodycam footage of man fatally shot after pointing rifle at officers
Read full article: HPD releases bodycam footage of man fatally shot after pointing rifle at officersThe Houston Police Department has released bodycam and surveillance footage of a standoff that led to a fatal shooting outside a southwest Houston hotel last month.
Community groups push back after Houston mayor shuts down HPD Community Affairs Division
Read full article: Community groups push back after Houston mayor shuts down HPD Community Affairs DivisionCommunity leaders and civil rights advocates are speaking out after a major change inside the Houston Police Department that they say could impact trust between officers and the public.
13 years later, family still searching for answers in killing of Donald ‘Donnie’ Lapointe
Read full article: 13 years later, family still searching for answers in killing of Donald ‘Donnie’ LapointeMore than a decade after Donald “Donnie” Lapointe was found dead in Houston, his family is still searching for justice in the unsolved case.
One dead in alleged drive-by shooting in North Houston: Police
Read full article: One dead in alleged drive-by shooting in North Houston: PoliceA man was killed in an alleged drive-by shooting in North Houston on Sunday morning, with police receiving a 911 call at 11:07 a.m. regarding the incident near Bauman Road and Sunnyside Street. The victim, a Hispanic man, was pronounced dead at the scene after being shot multiple times. There is currently no information available about a suspect, and HPD homicide detectives are conducting an investigation.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with minivan on Houston’s South Side
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in crash with minivan on Houston’s South SideA motorcyclist in their 30s was killed in a collision with a minivan at the intersection of Almeda Road and Hepburn Street on Sunday morning. The minivan was moving from a stop sign when the motorcycle crashed into it, resulting in the motorcyclist's death on the scene. The Houston Police Department's Drug Recognition Unit confirmed the minivan driver was not under the influence, and it remains unclear if speed was a factor in the crash.
Woman accused of helping murder suspect on the run for weeks
Read full article: Woman accused of helping murder suspect on the run for weeksSamone Dionne Emerson, 42, faces felony charges for allegedly hindering the arrest and tampering with evidence related to Johna Robinson, 49, a murder suspect in Houston. Robinson, accused of killing Terribia Dembry on February 24, was mistakenly released before murder charges were filed, later apprehended on March 13. Both Emerson and Robinson are set to appear in court on Monday.
White Mercedes SUV sought in Midtown hit-and-run crash
Read full article: White Mercedes SUV sought in Midtown hit-and-run crashHouston police are seeking information on a hit-and-run incident involving a white Mercedes SUV that occurred on February 24 at the 2200 Bagby Street intersection in Midtown. Surveillance footage shows the SUV causing another car to swerve and crash. The public is urged to contact the HPD Hit-and-Run unit with any information.
Suspect who died in shootout with HPD SWAT officers identified as convicted sex offender
Read full article: Suspect who died in shootout with HPD SWAT officers identified as convicted sex offenderHouston police have confirmed the identity of the suspect who was fatally shot by a Houston Police Department SWAT officer during a shootout.
Sharpstown 18-year-old dies after being shot while handling gun, 18-year-old witness providing statement
Read full article: Sharpstown 18-year-old dies after being shot while handling gun, 18-year-old witness providing statementHomicide detectives are responding to a deadly shooting Wednesday morning in southwest Houston, HPD confirmed.
Man charged with capital murder after Heights robbery, police chase
Read full article: Man charged with capital murder after Heights robbery, police chaseDarius Dewayne Hall, 18, is charged with capital murder for allegedly shooting Marietta Allison during a robbery in the Heights. He led police on a chase in a stolen vehicle, ending in a standoff at an apartment complex before his arrest. Hall faces additional charges of evading arrest with a vehicle and tampering with evidence. He is scheduled for a preliminary court appearance on Monday.
Woman killed in Heights robbery; suspect arrested after chase near Southwest Freeway
Read full article: Woman killed in Heights robbery; suspect arrested after chase near Southwest FreewayA woman was shot and killed in the Heights during a possible robbery, according to the Houston Police Department. The incident occurred around midnight in the 500 block of West 20th Street, where officers found the victim with a gunshot wound on the sidewalk. Despite lifesaving efforts, she was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Investigations are ongoing with detectives interviewing witnesses, but no suspect information is available yet; the public is urged to contact authorities with any information.
Argument on METRORail platform in Houston’s Midtown leads to man being shot
Read full article: Argument on METRORail platform in Houston’s Midtown leads to man being shotHouston police say a man is in serious condition after being shot multiple times during an argument on a METRORail platform in Midtown Thursday.
Man dies after being shot at southwest Houston apartment complex
Read full article: Man dies after being shot at southwest Houston apartment complexHouston police are investigating after a man in his 20s was shot and killed early Monday morning at a southwest Houston apartment complex on South Gessner Road.
Man shot dead outside business in Southwest Houston
Read full article: Man shot dead outside business in Southwest HoustonA man was shot and killed outside a business in the 11400 block of Bissonnet Street, southwest Houston, on Friday night. Police responded to a shooting call at around 10:30 p.m. and found the deceased man in the parking lot. Details about the victim or suspect are currently unavailable, and the Houston Police Department Homicide division is investigating.
Midnight moo-vers: Cows wander onto Houston road before police herd them home
Read full article: Midnight moo-vers: Cows wander onto Houston road before police herd them homeA group of cows escaped onto Oats Road and U.S. 90 in Houston late Thursday night, leading to a response from local police and the sheriff's office to ensure their safety.
Homeowner shot and killed during reported burglary in west Houston
Read full article: Homeowner shot and killed during reported burglary in west HoustonA homeowner was killed during a burglary at a Memorial area residence in Houston early Saturday morning. The incident began when a caller reported hearing glass breaking, leading to an altercation and gunfire. Both the homeowner and the suspect were shot and taken to the hospital, where the homeowner died. The suspect has been charged with murder, and the investigation is ongoing.
Delta flight returns to Houston’s Hobby Airport after passenger tries to access cockpit, assaults another passenger
Read full article: Delta flight returns to Houston’s Hobby Airport after passenger tries to access cockpit, assaults another passengerA report of a possible cockpit breach on a Delta flight is under investigation after Houston police confirmed receiving a call related to the incident.
Man accused of killing Houston smoke shop owner charged with capital murder
Read full article: Man accused of killing Houston smoke shop owner charged with capital murderAdan Gracia, 21, has been charged with capital murder for allegedly killing smoke shop owner Fernando Gallardo during an attempted robbery in northwest Houston. Gallardo was found dead at the Daze Elevated smoke shop by an employee who noticed suspicious signs. Gracia was detained after being identified through surveillance footage and is scheduled to appear in court on February 16.
Court documents: Suspect arrested after shooting man 9 times in Downtown Houston
Read full article: Court documents: Suspect arrested after shooting man 9 times in Downtown HoustonNicholas Youngblood, 21, was arrested after shooting another man nine times following an argument in Downtown Houston. The incident occurred at 909 Texas Avenue, and the victim was hospitalized in critical condition. Youngblood faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and is scheduled to appear in court on February 16.
18-year-old critically injured after gunman opens fire into north Houston home
Read full article: 18-year-old critically injured after gunman opens fire into north Houston homeAn 18-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot in a north Houston home on Granville Drive early Sunday morning. The suspect, believed to be the ex-boyfriend of a resident, fired shots into the home, injuring the young man while other occupants remained unharmed by dropping to the floor. The relationship between the suspect and the victim is currently unknown, and the police are seeking information on the incident.
Houston Christmas day double murder: $6,000 reward for tips in 45-year-old mom and son cold case
Read full article: Houston Christmas day double murder: $6,000 reward for tips in 45-year-old mom and son cold caseNew DNA technology is bringing renewed attention to a 45-year-old Christmas Day double murder in Houston. The Texas Department of Public Safety says evidence in the 1980 killings of Estella and Andrew Salinas has been submitted for modern analysis, and a $6,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to an arrest.
Man, woman found shot to death inside downtown Houston after neighbors spot blood coming from inside apartment
Read full article: Man, woman found shot to death inside downtown Houston after neighbors spot blood coming from inside apartmentTwo people were found dead Thursday night at an apartment complex in downtown Houston.
Arrests made in SE Houston nightclub shooting, 2 suspects remain at large
Read full article: Arrests made in SE Houston nightclub shooting, 2 suspects remain at largeHouston police have arrested two suspects and are searching for two more in connection to a mass shooting at a nightclub, where two people were killed and 15 injured. The arrested suspects are Jessie Alfred and Curvis Lenton, while Jaquavian Alfred and Joseph Raines remain at large, all charged with murder.
HPD releases surveillance images of suspects in armed robbery at Houston convenience store on New Year’s Eve
Read full article: HPD releases surveillance images of suspects in armed robbery at Houston convenience store on New Year’s EveHouston Police Department has released surveillance footage of two men accused of carrying out an armed robbery at a Bellaire convenience store on New Year’s Eve.
Former Prairie View police officer arrested after allegedly sexually harassing woman during traffic stop
Read full article: Former Prairie View police officer arrested after allegedly sexually harassing woman during traffic stopA former Prairie View police officer is wanted after being accused of using his authority to sexually harass a civilian during a traffic stop, according to court records.
HPD officer hospitalized after driver runs red light, crashes into unmarked police vehicle downtown
Read full article: HPD officer hospitalized after driver runs red light, crashes into unmarked police vehicle downtownHouston police are searching for the driver who ran a red light and crashed into an unmarked police vehicle Thursday night, sending an officer to the hospital.
Houston detective injured in stolen vehicle crash in Midtown
Read full article: Houston detective injured in stolen vehicle crash in MidtownA Houston detective was injured in a Midtown crash involving a stolen vehicle that overturned and caught fire. The incident began earlier in the day when the vehicle was reported stolen and later spotted by police, leading to a chase. The detective, unrelated to the chase, collided with the stolen car, resulting in minor injuries and burns, while the suspect, who escaped the burning vehicle, was taken into custody and faces multiple charges. Both the detective and the suspect were hospitalized but are expected to recover.
Deadly shooting at Houston trail riding gathering renews community concerns
Read full article: Deadly shooting at Houston trail riding gathering renews community concernsFamily members are speaking out after 24-year-old Cory SirDarius Young was fatally shot during a large trail riding gathering in a Northeast Houston strip center parking lot.
NEW FOOTAGE OF ATTACK: HPD releases surveillance video in fatal shooting on Rolleston Lane
Read full article: NEW FOOTAGE OF ATTACK: HPD releases surveillance video in fatal shooting on Rolleston LaneAuthorities in Houston have released new surveillance footage, in hopes of learning more information on a fatal shooting last year.
4 people reported dead in Houston as low temperature conditions continue
Read full article: 4 people reported dead in Houston as low temperature conditions continueHouston police are investigating multiple deaths reported downtown over the past two days, though officials say no foul play is suspected in any of the cases.
Detroit man wanted after woman killed in failed $125K cocaine deal involving her common-law husband
Read full article: Detroit man wanted after woman killed in failed $125K cocaine deal involving her common-law husbandCharges have been filed against a Detroit man who allegedly traveled to Houston and returned to Michigan after fatally shooting a woman multiple times at an Eastex Freeway storage unit in November.
Vandal captured on video breaking Pride flags, throwing them on ground at Houston’s Montrose Center
Read full article: Vandal captured on video breaking Pride flags, throwing them on ground at Houston’s Montrose CenterA report has been filed to Houston Police Department after an unknown person was captured on video vandalizing Pride flags outside of Houston’s Montrose Center.
VIDEO: Body camera, surveillance footage show events leading to HPD shooting in NW Houston traffic stop
Read full article: VIDEO: Body camera, surveillance footage show events leading to HPD shooting in NW Houston traffic stopNewly released body camera and surveillance footage show how a routine traffic stop for expired registration on Dec. 4 near Antoine Drive and West 34th Street in northwest Houston escalated into a police shooting.
No charges filed in deadly Houston car chase incident
Read full article: No charges filed in deadly Houston car chase incidentHouston police released a man with no charges after he allegedly chased a woman by car, ran a stop sign and fatally struck a 43-year-old bystander on Corder Street in Houston's south side.
Houston robbery leads to multi-area police chase; suspect arrested after fleeing into stranger’s home
Read full article: Houston robbery leads to multi-area police chase; suspect arrested after fleeing into stranger’s homeA Houston man accused of an aggravated robbery and carjacking was taken into custody Tuesday morning following a lengthy police pursuit that spanned multiple parts of the city.
Houston funeral home owner accused of $2M theft, forgery, and fraudulent estate claims in new search warrant
Read full article: Houston funeral home owner accused of $2M theft, forgery, and fraudulent estate claims in new search warrantHouston police have revealed new details in the ongoing investigation into Unique Green, the owner of a funeral home that was raided during an active funeral service last month.
Driver charged after video shows she hit 2 women fighting in SE Houston and drove off
Read full article: Driver charged after video shows she hit 2 women fighting in SE Houston and drove offHouston police say a driver has been charged after allegedly running over two women fighting in the street on Cullen Boulevard, then leaving the scene.
Man left critically injured after gunfire exchange with Houston police during traffic stop on Antoine Drive
Read full article: Man left critically injured after gunfire exchange with Houston police during traffic stop on Antoine DriveHouston police are investigating an officer-involved shooting on Antoine Drive after a suspect fired at officers during a traffic stop
Houston police K-9 injured after being choked by squatter who refused to leave apartment
Read full article: Houston police K-9 injured after being choked by squatter who refused to leave apartmentA Houston Police Department K-9 is recovering after being choked to the point of unconsciousness, according to court records, by a man who was homeless and refused to leave an apartment unit near NRG Park.
Houston council member proposes change to HPD policy on ICE warrants; police union calls it ‘impossible’
Read full article: Houston council member proposes change to HPD policy on ICE warrants; police union calls it ‘impossible’Houston City Council Member Letitia Plummer is proposing a change to HPD’s general orders that would give officers discretion over when to contact immigration authorities. The Houston Police Union is rejecting the idea, saying officers are legally required to notify agencies about open warrants.
Houston police union seeks New York police officers following mayoral election
Read full article: Houston police union seeks New York police officers following mayoral electionThe Houston Police Department is looking to recruit officers from the New York Police Department who may be upset with the outcome of the 2025 mayoral election.
Investigation underway after 2-year-old girl found dead at west Houston apartment
Read full article: Investigation underway after 2-year-old girl found dead at west Houston apartmentHouston police are investigating the death of a 2-year-old girl found unresponsive at an Ashford Point Drive apartment. Authorities are awaiting autopsy results.
Man gets 25 years after elderly Houston woman kidnapped, assaulted, and dumped in bayou
Read full article: Man gets 25 years after elderly Houston woman kidnapped, assaulted, and dumped in bayouA Houston man, Talib Smith, has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for kidnapping, assaulting, and carjacking an elderly woman in May 2023.
HPD officer injured in suspected DWI crash on North Freeway
Read full article: HPD officer injured in suspected DWI crash on North FreewayA Houston police officer was injured early Saturday morning after a pickup truck crashed into his patrol vehicle while he was assisting with traffic control on the North Freeway.
4-year-old boy in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in head in SE Houston
Read full article: 4-year-old boy in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in head in SE HoustonA 4-year-old child was rushed to a hospital Monday afternoon after suffering from a gunshot wound at a southeast Houston apartment complex.
Teen killed in possible shootout at Fifth Ward apartment complex
Read full article: Teen killed in possible shootout at Fifth Ward apartment complexHouston police are investigating a fatal shooting at the Cleme Manor Apartments on Thursday night, where an 18-year-old man was shot in the upper abdomen and later died at the hospital.
Westbound lanes of Katy Freeway shut down at Beltway 8 after pedestrian struck and killed
Read full article: Westbound lanes of Katy Freeway shut down at Beltway 8 after pedestrian struck and killedThe westbound lanes of the Katy Freeway have been shut down at Beltway 8 after a pedestrian was struck and killed by an 18-wheeler.
Security shoots man armed with pipe during fight at Houston wastewater treatment facility, HPD says
Read full article: Security shoots man armed with pipe during fight at Houston wastewater treatment facility, HPD saysPolice say a man armed with a pipe was shot by security after a fight at a Houston water treatment facility Friday morning.
HPD cold case detectives seek tips in murder of Joann Zamora, identified after 30 years
Read full article: HPD cold case detectives seek tips in murder of Joann Zamora, identified after 30 yearsHouston police have identified Joanne Zamora as the woman found murdered in 1992, and investigators are now piecing together her life and relationships as they reopen the decades-old cold case.
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.
Three decades later, Jane Doe identified; death now investigated as homicide
Read full article: Three decades later, Jane Doe identified; death now investigated as homicideAfter 32 years, the identity of a woman known as "Harris County Jane Doe," found in a Houston wooded area in 1992, has been confirmed as Joann Zamora through investigative genetic genealogy by Moxxy Forensic Investigations
Ex-boyfriend shot, killed by woman’s friend after refusing to stop beating her, Houston PD says
Read full article: Ex-boyfriend shot, killed by woman’s friend after refusing to stop beating her, Houston PD saysDoorbell video showed the ex-boyfriend assaulting the woman, leaving her with bruises and scars, according to investigators. When the friend tried to intervene, police said the ex turned on him as well.
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."