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Officers responding to assault call shoot, kill suspect who fired gun after opening door
Read full article: Officers responding to assault call shoot, kill suspect who fired gun after opening doorA suspect was killed after the Houston Police Department said he fired gunshots at two officers who were responding to an assault call north of downtown Friday.
Robbery suspect arrested after leading officers on chase, crashing truck into NE Houston bayou
Read full article: Robbery suspect arrested after leading officers on chase, crashing truck into NE Houston bayouA robbery suspect was arrested on Wednesday after leading officers on a car chase in northeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
Copper wire theft suspect leads police on chase, runs into retention pond before being pulled out in east Houston
Read full article: Copper wire theft suspect leads police on chase, runs into retention pond before being pulled out in east HoustonA suspect who authorities said led police on a chase after being caught in the act of stealing copper wiring from a home ended up in a retention pond before being pulled out by officers in east Houston on Wednesday.
Video shows Texas US Rep. Ronny Jackson berating officers after being wrestled to ground at rodeo
Read full article: Video shows Texas US Rep. Ronny Jackson berating officers after being wrestled to ground at rodeoPolice video shows Texas U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson being taken to the ground by officers and profanely berating them during an altercation at a rodeo last month.
3 San Antonio police officers charged with murder in fatal shooting of woman at apartments
Read full article: 3 San Antonio police officers charged with murder in fatal shooting of woman at apartmentsThree San Antonio police officers have been taken into custody and are suspended without pay, pending further investigation following a deadly officer-involved shooting at an apartment complex early Friday morning.
VIDEO: Frightened baby found in ravine after abducted by car thief in Fort Worth
Read full article: VIDEO: Frightened baby found in ravine after abducted by car thief in Fort WorthFort Worth Police Department officers said they tracked down a 6-month-old baby after the child had been kidnapped during a car theft on Monday.
50-year-old man fatally shot while sitting in vehicle in front of parents’ Missouri City home, police say
Read full article: 50-year-old man fatally shot while sitting in vehicle in front of parents’ Missouri City home, police sayAn investigation is underway after a 50-year-old man was shot and killed while sitting in his vehicle with his girlfriend outside of his parents’ home in Missouri City, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
17-year-old driving wrong way in custody after leading officers on chase on Southwest Freeway: HPD
Read full article: 17-year-old driving wrong way in custody after leading officers on chase on Southwest Freeway: HPDA 17-year-old driver is in custody after the teen led police on a chase on the Southwest Freeway Tuesday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
Bicyclist, motorcyclist killed in crash in downtown Houston, HPD says
Read full article: Bicyclist, motorcyclist killed in crash in downtown Houston, HPD saysAn investigation is underway after a bicyclist and motorcyclist were killed in a crash in downtown Houston Sunday night, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
Homeless man dies after falling into fire pit while trying to stay warm in Houston’s Third Ward, police say
Read full article: Homeless man dies after falling into fire pit while trying to stay warm in Houston’s Third Ward, police sayA man has died after falling into a fire pit while trying to stay warm in Houston’s Third Ward Friday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
Uber driver shot by passenger following argument in northeast Houston, HPD says
Read full article: Uber driver shot by passenger following argument in northeast Houston, HPD saysOfficers with the Houston Police Department said they are investigating after an Uber driver was shot following an argument with passengers in northeast Houston Sunday.
2 relatives, including teen, fatally shot at west Houston apartment complex, police say
Read full article: 2 relatives, including teen, fatally shot at west Houston apartment complex, police sayAn investigation is underway after two male relatives were shot and killed at an apartment complex in west Houston Thursday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
Woman suspected of DWI crashes car into H&R Block storefront in northwest Houston, police say
Read full article: Woman suspected of DWI crashes car into H&R Block storefront in northwest Houston, police sayA woman suspected of driving while intoxicated was taken into custody after crashing into an H&B Block store in southwest Houston Thursday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
DWI suspect strikes police officer, suspect accused in hit-and-run incident in SW Houston, HPD says
Read full article: DWI suspect strikes police officer, suspect accused in hit-and-run incident in SW Houston, HPD saysAn investigation is underway after a DWI suspect struck a police officer and a suspect accused in a hit-and-run incident during a chase in southwest Houston Tuesday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
Motorcyclist fatally struck by 18-wheeler on Houston’s East End, police say
Read full article: Motorcyclist fatally struck by 18-wheeler on Houston’s East End, police sayA motorcyclist is dead after he was fatally struck by an 18-wheeler on Houston’s East End Thursday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
Suspect in custody after leading officers on chase in stolen U-Haul across southwest Houston, police say
Read full article: Suspect in custody after leading officers on chase in stolen U-Haul across southwest Houston, police sayA suspect is in custody after crashing a stolen U-Haul while leading police on a chase across southwest Houston Thursday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
Man fatally shot during altercation in northeast Houston, police say
Read full article: Man fatally shot during altercation in northeast Houston, police sayOfficers with the Houston Police Department are investigating after they said a man was fatally shot during an altercation in northeast Houston Tuesday.
Vehicle stolen by homicide suspects found during traffic stop in north Houston; 3 people arrested: HPD
Read full article: Vehicle stolen by homicide suspects found during traffic stop in north Houston; 3 people arrested: HPDHouston police are investigating after they said a vehicle stolen by homicide suspects was found following a traffic stop in north Houston Tuesday.
Suspect involved in chase killed in crash in northwest Houston, police say
Read full article: Suspect involved in chase killed in crash in northwest Houston, police sayA suspect who was reportedly involved in a pursuit with officers from the Houston Police Department has died after a crash in northwest Houston Tuesday, authorities said.
Man accused of kidnapping ex-girlfriend after fatally shooting her new boyfriend, HPD says
Read full article: Man accused of kidnapping ex-girlfriend after fatally shooting her new boyfriend, HPD saysOfficers with the Houston Police Department are investigating after a man was found shot to death near NRG Stadium Wednesday.
Galena Park ISD begins active shooting training at North Shore High School
Read full article: Galena Park ISD begins active shooting training at North Shore High SchoolGalena Park ISD leaders say it is important for officers to learn and for families to see students will be protected when they come to school.
HPD Charges filed against man who shot at officers responding to ‘suicide call’ at southwest Houston home
Read full article: HPD Charges filed against man who shot at officers responding to ‘suicide call’ at southwest Houston homeAn investigation is underway after a man who officers said initially tried to harm himself shot at police in southwest Houston Wednesday, according to the Houston Police Department.
Man fatally shot by officers after pulling out gun in Seabrook was also person of interest in homicide: Pasadena PD
Read full article: Man fatally shot by officers after pulling out gun in Seabrook was also person of interest in homicide: Pasadena PDA suspect is dead after officers with the Pasadena Police Department said he pulled a gun out on them as they were approaching him at an apartment complex in Seabrook Thursday.
Bodycam video shows deadly officer-involved shooting of suspect who allegedly took gun inside business in NW Houston
Read full article: Bodycam video shows deadly officer-involved shooting of suspect who allegedly took gun inside business in NW HoustonThe Houston Police Department released bodycam video of a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened on April 9 in northwest Houston.
WATCH LIVE: Search for car theft suspects underway after chase on East Freeway, police say
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Search for car theft suspects underway after chase on East Freeway, police sayOfficers with the Houston Police Department are searching for two car theft suspects they said is on the run after a chase on East Freeway Wednesday.
Houston activists denounce reinstatement of 4 HPD officers involved in deadly shooting of Nicolas Chavez
Read full article: Houston activists denounce reinstatement of 4 HPD officers involved in deadly shooting of Nicolas ChavezHouston activists denounce the recent reinstatement of a Houston police sergeant and three officers who were fired for their role in the deadly shooting of Nicholas Chavez.
Investigation underway after empty vehicle found in water in SW Houston, police say
Read full article: Investigation underway after empty vehicle found in water in SW Houston, police sayOfficers with the Houston Police Department are investigating after they said a vehicle was found in a body of water in southwest Houston Monday.
PHOTOS, VIDEO: This is what the scene looked like after 3 HPD officers shot near Midtown
Read full article: PHOTOS, VIDEO: This is what the scene looked like after 3 HPD officers shot near MidtownThree Houston police officers were shot near Midtown Thursday afternoon following a possible police chase, according to HPD.
Officer shoots suspect in stolen vehicle who rammed into patrol car, Jersey Village chief says
Read full article: Officer shoots suspect in stolen vehicle who rammed into patrol car, Jersey Village chief saysA suspect has been injured after an officer fired his weapon Wednesday afternoon, Jersey Village Police Chief confirmed.
Multiple people wounded in 2 shootings in Houston’s Acres Homes Area, police say
Read full article: Multiple people wounded in 2 shootings in Houston’s Acres Homes Area, police sayMultiple people were wounded in two shootings that occurred near each other Sunday evening in Houston’s Acres Homes Area, police said.
VIDEOS, PHOTOS: What we’re seeing across Houston after 2 HPD officers shot in northeast Harris County
Read full article: VIDEOS, PHOTOS: What we’re seeing across Houston after 2 HPD officers shot in northeast Harris CountyTwo officers have been shot in an incident in northeast Houston.KPRC 2 is providing comprehensive coverage of the scene and here are some of the videos and images we have of the scene and across Houston as emergency workers provide support.
HPD: Officers shoot, kill armed man in north Houston
Read full article: HPD: Officers shoot, kill armed man in north HoustonHOUSTON – Officers shot and killed an armed man in north Houston on Thursday night, according to police. According to Houston police, the officers were responding to reports of a person with a gun. Police said that when the officers arrived, they encountered a man with a gun. According to police, officers D. Shurtleff and D. Coppola both discharged their weapons and were not injured in the incident. Shurtleff was sworn in as an officer in September 2018 and Coppola was sworn in as an officer in January 2016.
17 people shot this weekend in Houston, including four teenagers
Read full article: 17 people shot this weekend in Houston, including four teenagersHOUSTON – Between Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 17 people including four teenagers were shot in Houston, the most of any weekend this year and part of a growing trend of violence in the city. “We haven’t seen this kind of violence, since the late 80s and early 90s when crack first hit the streets here in Houston,” said Doug Griffith, the president of the Houston Police Officers Union. Mayor Sylvester Turner began his Monday press conference addressing the shootings, instead of COVID-19, calling his administration’s commitment to reducing crime “our top priority.”“We cannot blame everything on the pandemic in Houston,” Turner said. “We have a situation that we need to address in our city.”Of the 17 people shot over the weekend, six did not survive their injuries. “Our community/region had too much gun violence this weekend.
HPD: Man found dead inside car parked on exit ramp in downtown Houston
Read full article: HPD: Man found dead inside car parked on exit ramp in downtown HoustonHOUSTON – A man was found dead inside a vehicle parked on a US-59 exit ramp in downtown Houston, according to Houston police. At approximately 11:30 p.m. Friday officers were dispatched to 100 block of Hamilton Street on a report of a shooting. When officers arrived on scene they observed a vehicle damaged with several bullet holes parked on an exit ramp. They found a man dead inside the vehicle. Detectives said it appears the man, a Black male 30 to 40 years of age, died from a gunshot wound.
PHOTOS: Sky 2 gives a bird’s eye view of scene where 2 HPD officers were shot
Read full article: PHOTOS: Sky 2 gives a bird’s eye view of scene where 2 HPD officers were shot(KPRC 2)Two HPD officers were shot Tuesday. (KPRC 2)Two HPD officers were shot Tuesday. (KPRC 2)Two HPD officers were shot Tuesday. (KPRC 2)Two HPD officers were shot Tuesday. (KPRC 2)Two HPD officers were shot Tuesday.
41-year veteran HPD Officer Sgt. Harold Preston dies in shooting near NRG, officials say
Read full article: 41-year veteran HPD Officer Sgt. Harold Preston dies in shooting near NRG, officials sayHOUSTON – Houston authorities said veteran Houston Police Officer Sgt. Harold Preston has died after a shooting near NRG Tuesday morning. Harold Preston, who was shot and killed in the line of duty this morning. The responding officers -- a 3-year veteran officer, a 5-year veteran officer and Preston -- arrived at the scene and met the woman who had called police. The two officers who were shot -- Courtney Waller and Preston -- were transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital at 9:32.
For NBA players, Taylor grand jury decision 'not enough'
Read full article: For NBA players, Taylor grand jury decision 'not enough'And James was letting his team know that NBA players, who have spent months seeking justice for Breonna Taylor, did not get what they wanted. State Attorney General Daniel Cameron said the officers’ shots that killed Taylor were fired in self-defense. Many NBA players have met, virtually, with members of her family to offer support. ... What currently is happening isn’t good enough.”National Basketball Players Association executive director Michele Roberts went a step further. We’re going to continue fighting, we’re going to continue to push, we’re going to continue to use our voices.”___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Father and son share unbreakable bond as part of the Houston Police Department
Read full article: Father and son share unbreakable bond as part of the Houston Police DepartmentTaylor Roccaforte grew up idolizing his father Sam who has spent almost 40 years with the Houston Police Department. Its something that I always loved, Taylor Roccaforte said. Our camera crew caught up with the pair as they preparing to participate in the annual Houston Police Department Physical fitness test. For me, it was challenging, I still run every other day but the sprint is hard on me, Sam Roccaforte said. When anybody calls you and says your son has been shot you want to say are you kidding me?
Driver rams into police SUV during chase in north Houston, officers say
Read full article: Driver rams into police SUV during chase in north Houston, officers sayPublished: May 18, 2020, 7:46 am Updated: May 18, 2020, 8:31 amHOUSTON – Officers said a driver rammed into a police SUV during a chase in north Houston Monday. At around midnight, police said the driver took off when officers tried to pull them over on Fallbrook near Ella Boulevard. When the driver reached a dead-end and tried to turn around, officers said the police SUV blocked him in. Police said the driver rammed the SUV to try and escape but failed. No one was hurt during the incident, police said.
2 officers injured after patrol unit hydroplanes, crashes while trying to avoid disabled vehicle
Read full article: 2 officers injured after patrol unit hydroplanes, crashes while trying to avoid disabled vehicleHOUSTON – Two officers were injured after they were involved in a crash in west Houston. The incident happened around 1 a.m. Thursday on the Katy Freeway near Chimney Rock Road, authorities said. Police said the officers were heading westbound on the Katy Freeway when they came up on a disabled vehicle. The officers swerved from left to right to avoid the vehicle, which caused them to hydroplane and crash, authorities said. One of the officers may have suffered a broken wrist and a leg injury and the other may have a concussion, authorities said.
Suspect arrested after officer-involved shooting, SWAT standoff in Conroe
Read full article: Suspect arrested after officer-involved shooting, SWAT standoff in ConroeCONROE, Texas – A 24-year-old was arrested Monday after holding SWAT officers at bay at an apartment complex in Conroe. The incident started around 4 a.m. when officers responded to some sort of disturbance at Tall Timbers on S 7th St. and Silverdale. "Officers arrived, found the suspect outside, and the suspect immediately fled on foot," said Sgt. Conroe PD and swat team on scene after man holed up in apartment for hours in Tall Timbers Apt Complex. CPD say the suspect shot at Conroe Police Officer.