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Seizure or sinister? Man’s death in north Houston under investigation
Read full article: Seizure or sinister? Man’s death in north Houston under investigationInvestigators said the man's family lives nearby and likes to hang around the area, so when someone recognized him they initially believed he had a seizure — but police said he has head and neck trauma.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Security guard charged with shooting coworker outside strip center in SW Houston
Read full article: Security guard charged with shooting coworker outside strip center in SW HoustonThe security guard who was taken into custody after allegedly shooting his coworker outside of a strip center in southwest Houston has been charged with murder.
Body found in SW Houston after police respond to shooting call
Read full article: Body found in SW Houston after police respond to shooting callThe Houston Police Department says officers were called to a shooting just before 7 a.m. at Harwin Dr. in the Mahatma Gandhi District, where they found a person's body.
Deputies investigating man’s body ‘with possible trauma’ found in NW Harris County
Read full article: Deputies investigating man’s body ‘with possible trauma’ found in NW Harris CountyHomicide detectives are looking into what led up to a man's death on Louetta after his body was found "with possible trauma."
Lake Jackson Enterprise Rent-A-Car employee found dead in shopping center; police investigating as homicide
Read full article: Lake Jackson Enterprise Rent-A-Car employee found dead in shopping center; police investigating as homicidePolice in Lake Jackson are investigating after an Enterprise Rent-A-Car employee was found dead in a shopping center.
Disturbing details emerge in Houston twins’ death ruled homicide, parents charged
Read full article: Disturbing details emerge in Houston twins’ death ruled homicide, parents chargedCourt records claimed the parents assaulted the infants with and against a blunt object, neglected to ensure their safety and supervision, failed to provide necessary medical attention, and nourishment, and used a deadly weapon during the incident.
‘Trying to make sense of it all’: Family demanding justice after 18-year-old found murdered along Buffalo Bayou
Read full article: ‘Trying to make sense of it all’: Family demanding justice after 18-year-old found murdered along Buffalo BayouThe family of an 18-year old woman found dead along Buffalo Bayou near downtown is demanding justice.
Victim of 37-year-old homicide identified in Montgomery County thanks to advancement in DNA technology
Read full article: Victim of 37-year-old homicide identified in Montgomery County thanks to advancement in DNA technologyThe body of a man who authorities said was the victim of a homicide has been identified 37 years after being found in Montgomery County.
Parents charged in 4-year-old girl’s death at Alvin motel; child showed signs of long-term abuse
Read full article: Parents charged in 4-year-old girl’s death at Alvin motel; child showed signs of long-term abuseA man and woman have been charged in the death of their 4-year-old daughter at a motel in Alvin, the Alvin Police Department announced Thursday.
Florida police release reconstructed image of murder victim after human remains found in 3 suitcases
Read full article: Florida police release reconstructed image of murder victim after human remains found in 3 suitcasesPolice in Florida are asking the public for help after they said human remains were found in three suitcases along a body of water.
29-year-old son charged with stabbing his father to death in League City
Read full article: 29-year-old son charged with stabbing his father to death in League CityLeague 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.
Houston mother calls for changes at Harris County Jail after son’s in-custody death; new inspection report lists several deficiencies at facility
Read full article: Houston mother calls for changes at Harris County Jail after son’s in-custody death; new inspection report lists several deficiencies at facilityA Houston mother is calling for changes at the Harris County jail after her son died almost a year ago at the facility.
Longtime Clear Creek ISD teacher killed by son outside League City home, police say
Read full article: Longtime Clear Creek ISD teacher killed by son outside League City home, police sayA man was taken into custody after killing his father, a Clear Creek ISD teacher, then broke into a home while trying to evade police in League City.
‘Unfounded’ abduction investigation in Seabrook leads to arrest of Illinois man wanted on multiple warrants, including homicide, police say
Read full article: ‘Unfounded’ abduction investigation in Seabrook leads to arrest of Illinois man wanted on multiple warrants, including homicide, police sayThe 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.
Crimestoppers of Houston honors murder victims and their families on National Day of Remembrance
Read full article: Crimestoppers of Houston honors murder victims and their families on National Day of RemembranceOn Sunday, Crimestoppers of Houston held its annual National Day of Remembrance event to honor the hundreds of Houstonians whose lives were taken by an act of violence.
Driver charged after allegedly striking, killing bicyclist with vehicle in Galveston, police say
Read full article: Driver charged after allegedly striking, killing bicyclist with vehicle in Galveston, police sayA driver is facing charges after he allegedly struck and killed a bicyclist with his vehicle in Galveston Wednesday evening, Galveston police said.
1 dead, 1 injured after fight involving large group leads to shooting in New Caney, authorities say
Read full article: 1 dead, 1 injured after fight involving large group leads to shooting in New Caney, authorities sayAn investigation is underway after a man was found dead and another was injured after a shooting in Montgomery County early Monday.
HPD: 2 dead after shooting at SE Houston gas station leads to 2 separate car chases
Read full article: HPD: 2 dead after shooting at SE Houston gas station leads to 2 separate car chasesOne man was shot and killed and another was thrown out of a moving vehicle after a shooting at a southeast Houston gas station led to two separate police chases early Monday, according to police
Man arrested in connection to stabbing death of 24-year-old outside Galveston apartment complex, police say
Read full article: Man arrested in connection to stabbing death of 24-year-old outside Galveston apartment complex, police sayA man accused of stabbing a 24-year-old man that took place at an apartment complex in Galveston is now in custody, authorities said Saturday.
Transgender woman shot, killed outside vehicle in east Houston neighborhood, police say
Read full article: Transgender woman shot, killed outside vehicle in east Houston neighborhood, police sayTwo people are on the run after authorities say one of them shot and killed a transgender woman outside of a vehicle in an east Houston neighborhood early Friday.
1 teen dead, 2 others injured after shooting outside SE Houston gas station, police say
Read full article: 1 teen dead, 2 others injured after shooting outside SE Houston gas station, police sayA 19-year-old is dead and two other teens were injured after a shooting took place at a gas station in southeast Houston late Saturday night, Houston police said.
Gun trafficker accused of purchasing over 90 firearms used in homicide, drug trafficking incidents in Texas: Dept. of Justice
Read full article: Gun trafficker accused of purchasing over 90 firearms used in homicide, drug trafficking incidents in Texas: Dept. of JusticeAn 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.
Have you seen her? Woman wanted in deadly shooting of man at SW Houston apartments, HPD says
Read full article: Have you seen her? Woman wanted in deadly shooting of man at SW Houston apartments, HPD saysA woman accused of fatally shooting a man at a southwest Houston apartment complex is wanted by police.
Charges filed against woman accused in murders of couple, child killed in home invasion as 10-year-old plays dead
Read full article: Charges filed against woman accused in murders of couple, child killed in home invasion as 10-year-old plays deadA woman has been charged in a 2021 home invasion that left a couple and their 6-year-old child shot to death, and a 10-year-old girl injured, according to records.
‘Simply working and murdered’: Street sweeper shot, killed while clearing debris in Lowe’s parking lot in NW Harris County, sheriff says
Read full article: ‘Simply working and murdered’: Street sweeper shot, killed while clearing debris in Lowe’s parking lot in NW Harris County, sheriff saysHomicide detectives are investigating after a street sweeper was shot and killed outisde a Lowe’s in northwest Harris County early Friday.
Man charged with murder after man found dead in northwest Houston home
Read full article: Man charged with murder after man found dead in northwest Houston homeA 31-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder after another man was found dead with blunt trauma to the head in northwest Houston last Tuesday, Houston police said.
Disturbing details of K-9 stabbing suspect’s alleged confession of delivering dad’s fatal blow; lawyer withdraws from case
Read full article: Disturbing details of K-9 stabbing suspect’s alleged confession of delivering dad’s fatal blow; lawyer withdraws from caseRyan Mitchell Smith, who is accused of stabbing a K-9 officer with a butcher knife and killing his father with a dumbbell, appeared before a judge Friday.
Family of murdered 24-year-old mother say arrest of suspect doesn’t erase their pain
Read full article: Family of murdered 24-year-old mother say arrest of suspect doesn’t erase their painItalia McGregor’s family and loved ones are still trying to process her senseless murder one week later as they make plans to honor her life in the next few days.
Man found dead in vehicle on North Freeway after possible road rage shooting, HPD says
Read full article: Man found dead in vehicle on North Freeway after possible road rage shooting, HPD saysHouston police are investigating a homicide that briefly shut down all northbound lanes of I-45 just north of downtown Wednesday evening.
HCSO: Father of 6 gunned down moments after leaving apartment in northwest Harris County
Read full article: HCSO: Father of 6 gunned down moments after leaving apartment in northwest Harris CountyA man was shot and killed outside of his apartment early Monday morning, deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office say.
Innocent woman struck, killed by gunfire between security guards and reckless driver in SE Houston, police say
Read full article: Innocent woman struck, killed by gunfire between security guards and reckless driver in SE Houston, police sayPolice are investigating a chaotic chain of events that they say led to the shooting death of an innocent woman in southeast Houston early Sunday.
Death of 8-year-old boy found in hotel bathtub ruled a homicide, medical examiner’s confirm
Read full article: Death of 8-year-old boy found in hotel bathtub ruled a homicide, medical examiner’s confirmThe death of an 8-year-old boy who was found dead in a hotel bathtub has been ruled a homicide by the Medical Examiner’s Office in Houston.
18-year-old killed, 3 others injured in shooting at house party in north Houston
Read full article: 18-year-old killed, 3 others injured in shooting at house party in north HoustonAn 18-year-old woman is dead and three others are injured after a house party went violent late Saturday night, Houston police say.
Paternal grandmother of one of Gloria Williams’ children speaks to KPRC 2
Read full article: Paternal grandmother of one of Gloria Williams’ children speaks to KPRC 2The 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.
‘Too horrific to be real’: Court docs say 2 kids saw brother’s beating death -- just one disturbing revelation uncovered in west Harris County abandonment case
Read full article: ‘Too horrific to be real’: Court docs say 2 kids saw brother’s beating death -- just one disturbing revelation uncovered in west Harris County abandonment caseTwo boys described in gruesome detail how their brother was beaten to death, just days after authorities found the boy’s skeletal remains in an apartment in West Harris County.
‘Please get these people off the street’: Mom of son who was gunned down in her driveway pleads for public’s help in finding his killer
Read full article: ‘Please get these people off the street’: Mom of son who was gunned down in her driveway pleads for public’s help in finding his killerIt’s been more than a month without an arrest for the case of a Houston man who was murdered outside of his home on July 30.
‘Someone basically was stalking, and killed my baby’: Family of slain Instagram model speaks
Read full article: ‘Someone basically was stalking, and killed my baby’: Family of slain Instagram model speaksThe parents of slain Instagram model Janae Gagnier, known to her 2.6 million followers as “Mercedes Moor,” said Tuesday she was killed by a stalker.
HPD homicide rate shows decline after seeing surge is early months of 2021
Read full article: HPD homicide rate shows decline after seeing surge is early months of 2021Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner is giving props to his homicide division after seeing the homicide rate decrease over the last few weeks.
Houston leaders cite anger, COVID-19 pandemic, and bond reform as reasons behind rising crime rates
Read full article: Houston leaders cite anger, COVID-19 pandemic, and bond reform as reasons behind rising crime ratesWhen 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.
Former Galveston ISD teacher remembered in vigil after being stabbed to death
Read full article: Former Galveston ISD teacher remembered in vigil after being stabbed to deathThere were tearful hugging, singing and sharing of heartful moments following the tragic loss of a beloved wife, mother, and longtime Galveston ISD teacher 61-year-old Desiree Hartnett.
‘There is too much gun violence in our city’: Homicide rate 42% higher now than in 2020
Read full article: ‘There is too much gun violence in our city’: Homicide rate 42% higher now than in 2020As 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.
Homicide investigation underway after man’s body found in NW Houston apartment, police say
Read full article: Homicide investigation underway after man’s body found in NW Houston apartment, police sayHouston police are investigating a homicide Thursday in northwest Houston, the department said on Twitter.
East Texas homeowner fatally shoots woman who attempted to break into home, police say
Read full article: East Texas homeowner fatally shoots woman who attempted to break into home, police sayPolice in Beaumont are investigating a homicide that occurred during the early morning hours Sunday, KSAT reported.
‘We’ve had a very violent weekend:’ 10 homicides reported in Houston since Friday, HPD confirms
Read full article: ‘We’ve had a very violent weekend:’ 10 homicides reported in Houston since Friday, HPD confirmsHouston Police Chief Troy Finner did not hold back with his assessment of the holiday weekend.
‘Every minute, every second, I miss him’: Family mourns Lone Star College student killed in apparent robbery attempt
Read full article: ‘Every minute, every second, I miss him’: Family mourns Lone Star College student killed in apparent robbery attemptThey called him the “iPhone Repair King” on social media. At home, they called him Darryl. Most knew him as Emmanuel Brown.
Motorcyclist shot, killed by other bikers in NW Houston, police say
Read full article: Motorcyclist shot, killed by other bikers in NW Houston, police sayPolice are investigating the shooting death of a motorcyclist, who died after he was approached and shot at by three other bikers in northwest Houston.
2 men charged with murder after body found near Brazos River in Lake Jackson
Read full article: 2 men charged with murder after body found near Brazos River in Lake JacksonChristopher Paul Lydic, 37, and James Doyle Britton, 44. were arrested and charged with murder Thursday in connection to a 2020 homicide in Lake Jackson.
Who killed Imtiyazali Manasyia? Houston police seeking public’s help identifying a suspect
Read full article: Who killed Imtiyazali Manasyia? Houston police seeking public’s help identifying a suspectThe Houston Police Department and Crime Stoppers are requesting the public’s 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 Manasyia’s 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 public’s help identifying suspect
Read full article: HPD, family members of man shot to death in Midtown ask for public’s help identifying suspectFamily and Houston ask for public's help in identifying suspect involved in young man's death. HOUSTON – The Houston Police Department and the family members of a young man who was shot and killed in Midtown Saturday are asking for the public’s 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.”She 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.
Man’s body found surrounded by cash in northeast Houston cemetery
Read full article: Man’s body found surrounded by cash in northeast Houston cemeteryHOUSTON – Houston police are investigating Tuesday after a man’s 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 man’s 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 ‘perfect storm’ as he reports rise of homicides in city
Read full article: HPD Chief Art Acevedo calls 2020 a ‘perfect storm’ as he reports rise of homicides in cityHOUSTON – 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 “perfect storm” this year with COVID-19 and its fatigue, as well as staffing challenges, among a number of other factors. “We’re trying to focus on violent crime and it’s a balance,” 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.
Man’s body found in Children’s Museum of Houston’s parking garage, police say
Read full article: Man’s body found in Children’s Museum of Houston’s parking garage, police sayHOUSTON – Police are investigating after a man’s body was found in the Children’s Museum of Houston’s parking garage Friday. Police said the man’s 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,” said HPD Detective Stark. Investigators said the victim is a man in his 30′s.
Investigation underway after man found stabbed to death in street in Midtown, police say
Read full article: Investigation underway after man found stabbed to death in street in Midtown, police sayHOUSTON 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
Read full article: Deputies investigating after person found dead at hotel in N. Harris County: Pct. 4HOUSTON 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.