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Neighbor coming home from work finds woman’s body lying in middle of street
Read full article: Neighbor coming home from work finds woman’s body lying in middle of streetInvestigators are piecing together what led up to a woman's death after her body was found, with a deadly gunshot wound, in the middle of the street.
Teen found shot to death in NW Harris Co. after witnesses hear gunfire, car speeding away
Read full article: Teen found shot to death in NW Harris Co. after witnesses hear gunfire, car speeding awayWitnesses told investigators they did not see what happened but heard the gunfire and saw a car speeding away from the scene, where they later found a 17-year-old boy shot to death.
Man shot, killed during gunfight while Harris County deputies, US Marshals were conducting domestic violence warrant
Read full article: Man shot, killed during gunfight while Harris County deputies, US Marshals were conducting domestic violence warrantA man was killed Wednesday when officers were conducting what has only been described as a “warrant service” that escalated into gunfire exchanged. It's unclear if the man shot was a suspect.
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.
Man found shot to death on sidewalk in west Houston, 2 others at large
Read full article: Man found shot to death on sidewalk in west Houston, 2 others at largeInvestigators are piecing together how a fight Tuesday night between three men escalated into one of them getting shot and left for dead in west Houston.
Homeowner shoots, kills man smashing windows at neighboring houses in NW Harris County
Read full article: Homeowner shoots, kills man smashing windows at neighboring houses in NW Harris CountyInvestigators say a man grabbed what appeared to be a shovel and broke a glass window to one of the houses but was shot by a nearby homeowner, killing him.
Roommate found shot to death in southeast Houston, police investigating
Read full article: Roommate found shot to death in southeast Houston, police investigatingOfficers believe there may have been 4 people in the home when the shooting went down. The third person was the roommate, who found the victim but investigators said he did not see what happened.
Man killed after apparent drug deal turned sideways at west Harris Co. McDonald’s, 3 children found inside his car
Read full article: Man killed after apparent drug deal turned sideways at west Harris Co. McDonald’s, 3 children found inside his carDetectives say two women and three children, ranging from ages 2 to 9-years-old were in the victim's car. Surveillance video also showed someone taking something from the victim after he was shot.
Deputies called to crash scene in west Harris Co., find man shot to death
Read full article: Deputies called to crash scene in west Harris Co., find man shot to deathThe initial call to the Harris County Sheriff's Office was for an auto-pedestrian accident but when deputies arrived, they found an unidentified man in his 40s with gunshot wounds. Witnesses also reported seeing 2 men running from the car he was in shortly after he was shot.
Man shot to death over $20 at SW Houston food truck, gunman still at large
Read full article: Man shot to death over $20 at SW Houston food truck, gunman still at largeHouston police said three men asked another for $20 at a food truck. That man went to get the $20, but investigators say he returned with a pistol -- he didn't shoot it but pointed it at the three others, and they shot him.
Search continues for gunman accused of killing man in front of pregnant wife in southeast Houston
Read full article: Search continues for gunman accused of killing man in front of pregnant wife in southeast HoustonPolice said the man tried to walk back to his house but collapsed before reaching it. He was later found by his pregnant wife, along with their small son, and tried to perform CPR, but he died from his injuries.
Man crashes into fence a couple miles away from where he was shot in east Houston
Read full article: Man crashes into fence a couple miles away from where he was shot in east HoustonInvestigators say at least 15 shots were fired at the original crime scene and several shell casings were recovered. A little more than 2 miles away, a man hit a fence and was found shot to death inside his crashed-out car.
Man shot, killed while visiting woman after her ex-husband showed up to Cypress apartment
Read full article: Man shot, killed while visiting woman after her ex-husband showed up to Cypress apartmentSheriff Ed Gonzalez said Kerry Cunningham tried breaking into his estranged wife's apartment and shot and killed Clifton Johnson, who recently arrived in Houston from Florida.
Man found shot to death inside vehicle in South Houston parking lot, person of interest detained
Read full article: Man found shot to death inside vehicle in South Houston parking lot, person of interest detainedInvestigators say the man was shot to death, but the shooting didn't happen in the parking lot. He was driven there and it's unclear
1 dead after gunfight possibly due to long valet line outside SW Houston bar
Read full article: 1 dead after gunfight possibly due to long valet line outside SW Houston barInvestigators say patrons were getting ready to leave " DnD (Do Not Disturb)" on Richmond Ave. and were told there was a long line at the valet when two people exchanged gunfire, one of them was killed.
‘He truly was a crime fighter’: Deputy killed in northeast Harris County remembered as ‘relentless’ by Sheriff Gonzalez
Read full article: ‘He truly was a crime fighter’: Deputy killed in northeast Harris County remembered as ‘relentless’ by Sheriff Gonzalez“He loved being a deputy. He loved serving and protecting the community. He truly was a crime fighter, the type of deputies we want.”
Man found shot to death at impound lot on North Fwy, suspected gunman detained
Read full article: Man found shot to death at impound lot on North Fwy, suspected gunman detainedInvestigators believe the victim was an employee who may have been shot over a car that was towed. Authorities were able to track that car down and at last check were investigating the occupants.
‘It’s terrible’: Manhunt ends in arrest after Harris County deputy’s ambush-style killing
Read full article: ‘It’s terrible’: Manhunt ends in arrest after Harris County deputy’s ambush-style killingThe Sheriff's Office says the undercover officer may have had radio issues but was on the phone with another deputy before he was ambushed. He was 28-years-old and a 5-year veteran with HCSO working as part of its Violent Person's Task Force.
Undercover Harris County deputy killed while searching for man who pistol-whipped Little Caesars employee
Read full article: Undercover Harris County deputy killed while searching for man who pistol-whipped Little Caesars employeeThe Sheriff's Office says the undercover officer may have had radio issues but was on the phone with another deputy before he was ambushed. He was 28-years-old and a 5-year veteran with HCSO working as part of its Violent Person's Task Force.
Teen accused of shooting Houston Farmers Market employee arrested, police announce
Read full article: Teen accused of shooting Houston Farmers Market employee arrested, police announceThe Houston community was shocked early Thursday morning when two men brutally murdered a Houston Farmers Market employee as the duo attempted to steal a golf cart. Just a day later, police have arrested the suspected shooter.
Houston Farmers Market worker murdered over golf cart, shot multiple times in front of security guard
Read full article: Houston Farmers Market worker murdered over golf cart, shot multiple times in front of security guardPolice said they were called to a shooting at the Houston Farmer's Market on Airline and found a person dead in the employee parking lot.
Man on his way to work found shot to death inside vehicle in northwest Harris County
Read full article: Man on his way to work found shot to death inside vehicle in northwest Harris CountyPreliminary details, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, are the man got in his car "set to go to work" when he was shot several times. Responding officers found his body in the driver's seat.
Murder charges dropped after “no-bill” ruling in shooting of Humble store clerk
Read full article: Murder charges dropped after “no-bill” ruling in shooting of Humble store clerkThe murder charge against Mario Young in connection to the shooting of a Humble store clerk has been dropped after a "no-bill" ruling by the grand jury.
Man shot to death by unknown driver in pick-up truck on North Fwy
Read full article: Man shot to death by unknown driver in pick-up truck on North FwyPolice say a good Samaritan near the scene caught the incident unfolding on their DashCam. The video showed a man at a stop sign before another driver pulled up beside his car, and fired several shots, killing him.
Man who killed father outside west Houston bowling alley sentenced to more than 60 years in prison
Read full article: Man who killed father outside west Houston bowling alley sentenced to more than 60 years in prisonCourt records say Dionate Banks, 31, shot Gregory Shead in the back during a fight and afterward "took to social media to claim the killing was in self-defense" and in an interview with HPD "made up facts about the incident because he did not realize it had been captured on video."
‘Just heartbreaking’: Mother identifies 12-year-old shot, killed at apartment complex in east Harris County
Read full article: ‘Just heartbreaking’: Mother identifies 12-year-old shot, killed at apartment complex in east Harris CountyA 12-year-old child is now dead after reportedly being shot in east Harris County.
‘I don’t think he had good intentions’: Witness recounts moments before man believed to be homeless shot, killed by teen
Read full article: ‘I don’t think he had good intentions’: Witness recounts moments before man believed to be homeless shot, killed by teenA possible burglary suspect was shot and killed Thursday morning in north Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
14-year-old shoots and kills homeless man who was possibly trying to break into his home in east Harris County
Read full article: 14-year-old shoots and kills homeless man who was possibly trying to break into his home in east Harris CountyA possible burglary suspect was shot and killed Thursday morning in north Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators search Conroe home believed to be connected to Lakewood Church shooter
Read full article: Investigators search Conroe home believed to be connected to Lakewood Church shooterA lot of questions followed the tragic shooting Sunday at Lakewood Church but one of the main ones is… WHY? What motivated a woman to open fire inside Lakewood Church?
‘That’s all my daughter’s life is worth?’ Family of Houston woman killed in road rage shooting criticizes low bond
Read full article: ‘That’s all my daughter’s life is worth?’ Family of Houston woman killed in road rage shooting criticizes low bondThe family of Maria Ramirez, a 59-year-old woman who was killed while her vehicle was stopped at a red light at the intersection on West Gulf Bank Road, is experiencing some relief after the man accused of shooting her was arrested.
Family of 19-year-old killed in road rage shooting says he had a bright future ahead of him
Read full article: Family of 19-year-old killed in road rage shooting says he had a bright future ahead of himHouston police are beefing up patrol when it comes to aggressive drivers, speeding and road rage. The department is adding more patrol officers on the roadways.
Police: Dying woman tells officer her ex-boyfriend shot her
Read full article: Police: Dying woman tells officer her ex-boyfriend shot herHouston police have arrested a man accused of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend. According to police, the shooting occurred on Jan. 17 at an apartment complex in west Houston.
ONLY ON 2: Witness recounts what cameras didn’t capture in deadly shooting of Humble gas station clerk over stolen chips
Read full article: ONLY ON 2: Witness recounts what cameras didn’t capture in deadly shooting of Humble gas station clerk over stolen chipsTonight we’re hearing from a witness who saw the moments before an Humble store clerk was shot and killed over a stolen bag of chips.
Reward increased to $20K for information on suspect who killed teen girl in road rage shooting in downtown Houston
Read full article: Reward increased to $20K for information on suspect who killed teen girl in road rage shooting in downtown HoustonCrime Stoppers of Houston and the Houston Police Department will host a news conference Thursday to ask for the public’s help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of 17-year-old Louise Wilson.
2 dead, 1 injured after shooting in Alvin; Police now searching for four others believed to be involved
Read full article: 2 dead, 1 injured after shooting in Alvin; Police now searching for four others believed to be involvedPolice are now investigating a shooting that left two men dead and one injured in Alvin Wednesday night.
Fort Bend County man takes lives of 3 adults and child in disturbing murder-suicide, authorities uncover motive
Read full article: Fort Bend County man takes lives of 3 adults and child in disturbing murder-suicide, authorities uncover motiveDeputies with Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office are providing an update on a murder-suicide in which four adults and one child were killed in Richmond.
San Antonio police arrest suspect’s stepmom in connection with Savanah Soto, Matthew Guerra shooting deaths
Read full article: San Antonio police arrest suspect’s stepmom in connection with Savanah Soto, Matthew Guerra shooting deathsThe San Antonio Police Department has made a third arrest in connection with the shooting deaths of Savanah Soto and her boyfriend, Matthew Guerra Wednesday, KSAT-TV reported.
Harris County grand jury declines to charge customer who shot, killed robber during taqueria heist
Read full article: Harris County grand jury declines to charge customer who shot, killed robber during taqueria heistA Harris County grand jury has declined to file charges against a man who shot and killed a robber who was believed to have been armed during a taqueria heist in southwest Houston in 2023.
Woman dies after being shot by her wife during fight at home in east Houston
Read full article: Woman dies after being shot by her wife during fight at home in east HoustonA woman is dead after she was shot and killed by her wife in east Houston on Thursday, according to the Houston Police Department.
Convicted sex offender who killed 3 people in week-long crime spree gets 5 life sentences
Read full article: Convicted sex offender who killed 3 people in week-long crime spree gets 5 life sentencesA Houston man who killed three people and robbed two others during a week-long crime spree in north Houston in 2018 was sentenced to five life sentences and $20,000 in fines Tuesday, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Teen killed in west Harris County shooting was former CyFair ISD student
Read full article: Teen killed in west Harris County shooting was former CyFair ISD studentA man was shot and killed in west Harris County Tuesday, prompting multiple Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District campuses to go into “Secure the Building” mode, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.
Family pleas for killer to be caught after road rage shooting that killed teen girl in downtown Houston
Read full article: Family pleas for killer to be caught after road rage shooting that killed teen girl in downtown HoustonThe Houston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a suspect who killed a 17-year-old girl and injured a teen boy in a possible road rage shooting in downtown Houston on Sunday.
Man found shot to death inside elevator at apartment complex near University of Houston
Read full article: Man found shot to death inside elevator at apartment complex near University of HoustonA man is reportedly dead after police said his body was found with gunshot wounds inside of an elevator at an apartment complex in Third Ward on Tuesday night.
Houston man gets life sentence for killing stranger in Independence Heights, having shootout with police
Read full article: Houston man gets life sentence for killing stranger in Independence Heights, having shootout with policeA Houston man was sentenced to life in prison Thursday after he was convicted of murdering a stranger in Independence Heights in 2021, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
‘She was so wonderful’: Family of 27-year-old mother killed in shooting at birthday party remembers her
Read full article: ‘She was so wonderful’: Family of 27-year-old mother killed in shooting at birthday party remembers herOne woman died, and three others were injured in a shooting outside of a bar in Third Ward in Houston on Sunday, the Houston Police Department said.
Suspect turns himself in after surveillance photos released in man’s fatal shooting at SE Houston convenience store
Read full article: Suspect turns himself in after surveillance photos released in man’s fatal shooting at SE Houston convenience storeA suspect who was charged in the fatal shooting of a man at a convenience store in southwest Houston has turned himself in, the Houston Police Department announced Thursday.
Suspect arrested for allegedly shooting, killing man in at north Houston apartment complex
Read full article: Suspect arrested for allegedly shooting, killing man in at north Houston apartment complexA man was arrested and charged for fatally shooting a man in north Houston in October, the Houston Police Department said.
Teen becomes second suspect arrested, charged in taco truck owner’s fatal shooting on Gulf Freeway
Read full article: Teen becomes second suspect arrested, charged in taco truck owner’s fatal shooting on Gulf FreewayA second suspect has been arrested and charged in the fatal shooting of a taco truck owner that happened near the Gulf Freeway in October, the Houston Police Department said.
PVAMU employee fatally shot by former co-worker at university’s farm: What we know so far
Read full article: PVAMU employee fatally shot by former co-worker at university’s farm: What we know so farAn employee at Prairie View A&M University was shot and killed by a former co-worker at the university’s farm in an isolated incident on campus Monday, officials said.
Houston man sentenced to 60 years for gunning down 2 men on East Freeway in 2019
Read full article: Houston man sentenced to 60 years for gunning down 2 men on East Freeway in 2019A Houston man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty to killing two men from Louisiana while stopping them in traffic on I-10 to shoot them, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Wednesday.
Man arrested, charged in fatal shooting of taco truck owner near Gulf Freeway
Read full article: Man arrested, charged in fatal shooting of taco truck owner near Gulf FreewayA man has been arrested for shooting and killing the owner of a taco truck near the Gulf Freeway earlier this month, the Houston Police Department said.
Houston woman sentenced to 35 years for killing friend during argument, ordering friend and brother to dump body
Read full article: Houston woman sentenced to 35 years for killing friend during argument, ordering friend and brother to dump bodyA Houston woman who admitted to shooting her friend to death during an argument has been sentenced to 35 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Thursday.
Suspect arrested in 2021 shooting where man was gunned down near vehicle in the Heights
Read full article: Suspect arrested in 2021 shooting where man was gunned down near vehicle in the HeightsA suspect accused of fatally shooting a man in the Heights in 2021 has been arrested and charged, the Houston Police Department said.
More suspects arrested in teen’s drive-by shooting death in west Houston
Read full article: More suspects arrested in teen’s drive-by shooting death in west HoustonCharges have been filed against two additional suspects who were arrested in the fatal shooting of a teen in west Houston, the Houston Police Department said.
For second time, grand jury declines to indict Houston police officer who fatally shot Jalen Randle in 2022
Read full article: For second time, grand jury declines to indict Houston police officer who fatally shot Jalen Randle in 2022A Harris County grand jury declined charges against Houston police officer Shane Privette in the April 2022 fatal shooting of Jalen Randle, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday.
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting, carjacking of man at northeast Houston gas station in July
Read full article: Suspect arrested in fatal shooting, carjacking of man at northeast Houston gas station in JulyA suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting and carjacking of a man outside of a gas station in northeast Houston, the Houston Police Department said.
Taco truck owner fatally shot during attempted robbery in southeast Houston; suspect still on the run
Read full article: Taco truck owner fatally shot during attempted robbery in southeast Houston; suspect still on the runAn employee at a taco truck was shot and killed during an attempted robbery in southeast Houston Friday, the Houston Police Department said.
Houston man sentenced to life without parole for shooting Sunnyside recording studio employee during armed robbery
Read full article: Houston man sentenced to life without parole for shooting Sunnyside recording studio employee during armed robberyA Houston man was sentenced to life in prison without parole Thursday after he was convicted of capital murder in the robbery and shooting of an employee at a Sunnyside recording studio in 2019, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Teen girl arrested in drive-by shooting where 17-year-old boy was killed in west Houston
Read full article: Teen girl arrested in drive-by shooting where 17-year-old boy was killed in west HoustonCharges have been filed against a teen girl arrested in the fatal January shooting of a 17-year-old in west Houston, the Houston Police Department said.
‘Boopac Shakur,’ who outed pedophiles online, fatally shot at restaurant after accusing suspect
Read full article: ‘Boopac Shakur,’ who outed pedophiles online, fatally shot at restaurant after accusing suspectA Michigan man who used social media to attempt to catch pedophiles was fatally shot during a dispute with a person he accused of being a predator over the weekend, police say.
17-year-old charged after robbing, killing man who posted about cashing $7K check on social media
Read full article: 17-year-old charged after robbing, killing man who posted about cashing $7K check on social mediaA man’s family believes he was targeted in a fatal shooting in northwest Harris County after a social media post he made about the cash he was carrying.
Suspect accused of fatally shooting man on patio of southwest Houston restaurant turns himself in
Read full article: Suspect accused of fatally shooting man on patio of southwest Houston restaurant turns himself inA suspect accused of fatally shooting a man outside of a restaurant in southwest Houston turned himself in to authorities Thursday.
17-year-old sought in fatal shooting of teen during possible carjacking in west Houston
Read full article: 17-year-old sought in fatal shooting of teen during possible carjacking in west HoustonThe Houston Police Department is searching for a 17-year-old accused of fatally shooting a teen during a possible carjacking in west Houston.
Suspect accused of fatally shooting man, injuring another during argument in NE Houston arrested
Read full article: Suspect accused of fatally shooting man, injuring another during argument in NE Houston arrestedA suspect has been arrested and charged for fatally shooting a man and injuring another in northeast Houston, the Houston Police Department said.
After 3-year-old rescued following shooting that killed his mom, sketch released of man wanted for questioning
Read full article: After 3-year-old rescued following shooting that killed his mom, sketch released of man wanted for questioningHouston police are searching for a man who they say is wanted for questioning in connection to a deadly double shooting in northwest Houston earlier this month.
Suspect charged in fatal shooting of woman at Spring Branch apartment complex
Read full article: Suspect charged in fatal shooting of woman at Spring Branch apartment complexA suspect has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a woman in the Spring Branch area, the Houston Police Department said.
Suspect arrested for allegedly shooting, killing man in vehicle on Southwest Freeway
Read full article: Suspect arrested for allegedly shooting, killing man in vehicle on Southwest FreewayA suspect has been arrested for fatally shooting a man on the Southwest Freeway in August, the Houston Police Department said.
Man sought for questioning in fatal shooting of woman at motel in southwest Houston
Read full article: Man sought for questioning in fatal shooting of woman at motel in southwest HoustonThe Houston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect wanted for questioning in the fatal shooting of a woman at a motel in southwest Houston Saturday.
‘This was not self-defense’: Houston man sentenced to 65 years for killing man outside Copperfield gas station
Read full article: ‘This was not self-defense’: Houston man sentenced to 65 years for killing man outside Copperfield gas stationA Houston man was sentenced to 65 years in prison for shooting a man in a gunfight outside of a gas station in the Copperfield area in 2020, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Tuesday.
Man killed, another injured in drive-by shooting at Spring Branch apartment complex
Read full article: Man killed, another injured in drive-by shooting at Spring Branch apartment complexA man was killed and another was injured during a drive-by shooting at an apartment complex in Spring Branch Monday, the Houston Police Department said.
Recognize him? Suspect sought for allegedly opening fire on woman in vehicle after argument, killing her in NW Houston
Read full article: Recognize him? Suspect sought for allegedly opening fire on woman in vehicle after argument, killing her in NW HoustonThe Houston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man accused of shooting and killing a woman while she was inside her vehicle in northwest Houston nearly two years ago.
Second suspect arrested for allegedly shooting, killing 2 men in southwest Houston in February
Read full article: Second suspect arrested for allegedly shooting, killing 2 men in southwest Houston in FebruaryA suspect was arrested for fatally shooting two men and injuring another in southwest Houston in February, the Houston Police Department said.
Police search for information after man was shot, killed in north Houston park
Read full article: Police search for information after man was shot, killed in north Houston parkPolice said a man was found shot to death at a park in North Houston on Monday night. According to Houston police, the body was found at about 10 p.m. close to Greens Bayou near Beltway 8.
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of man he was feuding with on Houston’s south side
Read full article: Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of man he was feuding with on Houston’s south sideA suspect who was wanted in the fatal shooting of a man on Houston’s south side was arrested, the Houston Police Department said.
Police make fatal discovery after stopped car smashed in Jersey Village traffic
Read full article: Police make fatal discovery after stopped car smashed in Jersey Village trafficA man was shot and killed during a dispute with someone he was in a vehicle with on Tuesday, the Jersey Village Police Department said.