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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.
Do you recognize this teen or his tattoo? He may be connected to the murder of another teen in Brookshire
Read full article: Do you recognize this teen or his tattoo? He may be connected to the murder of another teen in BrookshireAn 18-year-old is dead after being shot and left in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Brookshire.
‘Looking for trouble:’ Men on horseback allegedly shoot at DoorDash driver in Fort Bend County
Read full article: ‘Looking for trouble:’ Men on horseback allegedly shoot at DoorDash driver in Fort Bend CountyA Houston-area DoorDash driver claims he was shot at after he tried to drive around a group of men riding horses.
Family devastated after teen found shot to death in parking lot of Brookshire apartment complex
Read full article: Family devastated after teen found shot to death in parking lot of Brookshire apartment complexAn 18-year-old is dead after being shot and left in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Brookshire.
Here’s what we know about Harris County Pct. 4 Corporal Maher Husseini who was gunned down at stoplight
Read full article: Here’s what we know about Harris County Pct. 4 Corporal Maher Husseini who was gunned down at stoplightAs the investigation continues to develop in the shooting death of Harris County Pct. 4 Deputy Constable Maher Husseini, here’s what we know so far about the victim.
‘I don’t have a radio:’ New recording shows former Uvalde school police chief called non-emergency line
Read full article: ‘I don’t have a radio:’ New recording shows former Uvalde school police chief called non-emergency lineThe top school law enforcement officer in Uvalde at the time of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in 2022 didn’t have his radio on him while responding to the shooting.
Harris County deputy constable released from hospital after being shot by AR-15 pistol by suspect in Spring
Read full article: Harris County deputy constable released from hospital after being shot by AR-15 pistol by suspect in SpringA Harris County deputy has been shot while pursuing an armed robber in Spring, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.
‘I wish he was still here:’ Balloon release remembering Damon Price, man killed at Houston Farmers Market
Read full article: ‘I wish he was still here:’ Balloon release remembering Damon Price, man killed at Houston Farmers MarketOne week after Damon Price was shot and killed while working at the Houston Farmers Market, those who loved him most remembered his life. Damon Price, 36, was shot after confronting two teens who were allegedly trying to steal a golf cart from the Houston Heights business early last Thursday morning.
Two vehicles struck by bullets in road rage shooting near South Freeway
Read full article: Two vehicles struck by bullets in road rage shooting near South FreewayAn investigation is underway after two vehicle were riddled with bullets after a possible road rage shooting in southeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
‘He was my person:’ Fiancé remembers man murdered while working at Houston Farmers Market
Read full article: ‘He was my person:’ Fiancé remembers man murdered while working at Houston Farmers MarketThe family of as man shot and killed while working at the Houston Farmers Market is opening up about the loss of their loved one.
Two 14-year-olds among 4 teens arrested in killing of beloved Houston convenience store clerk
Read full article: Two 14-year-olds among 4 teens arrested in killing of beloved Houston convenience store clerkA father, husband and friend was shot and killed while working the overnight shift at a gas station near Hobby Airport in Houston.
‘Help us find who did this:’ Security footage shows suspects, getaway car in fatal SE Houston gas station shooting
Read full article: ‘Help us find who did this:’ Security footage shows suspects, getaway car in fatal SE Houston gas station shootingThe family of a gas station clerk gunned down by three armed robbers while working at a southeast Houston business on Wednesday morning is calling on the community for help finding the alleged killers.
‘This one hurts:’ Friends remember store clerk killed in botched robbery near Hobby Airport
Read full article: ‘This one hurts:’ Friends remember store clerk killed in botched robbery near Hobby AirportA father, husband and friend was shot and killed while working the overnight shift at a gas station near Hobby Airport in Houston.
Houston police looking for suspects wanted in quadruple shooting outside Washington Corridor club that injured security
Read full article: Houston police looking for suspects wanted in quadruple shooting outside Washington Corridor club that injured securityPolice are looking for two suspects who injured four people in a shooting at a club and fired at off-duty Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies in west Houston on Saturday, according to officers.
What will security look like at Lakewood Church for first in-person worship since shooting?
Read full article: What will security look like at Lakewood Church for first in-person worship since shooting?The first in-person church services will be held at Lakewood Church since a woman walked into the Houston megachurch and began shooting.
‘Free Gaza Trump’ mask and ammunition among some of the evidence seized when searching Lakewood Church shooter’s home
Read full article: ‘Free Gaza Trump’ mask and ammunition among some of the evidence seized when searching Lakewood Church shooter’s homeOfficers said they also found a Neo-Nazi book and several other items inside the home.
VIDEOS: Sheriff’s office releases body cam videos of when deputies shot woman in her east Harris County apartment
Read full article: VIDEOS: Sheriff’s office releases body cam videos of when deputies shot woman in her east Harris County apartmentThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office released body camera videos Saturday of their deputies who shot a woman multiple times in her apartment in east Harris County, as they responded to a burglary call.
Harris Co. deputies investigating burglary shoot woman in own home. How did this happen?
Read full article: Harris Co. deputies investigating burglary shoot woman in own home. How did this happen?A woman was shot by Harris County Sheriff’s deputies in her apartment as they were investigating the report of a burglary.
‘Counted like 17, 18 shots:’ Witness recalls Harris Co. sheriff’s deputies shooting woman in her own apartment
Read full article: ‘Counted like 17, 18 shots:’ Witness recalls Harris Co. sheriff’s deputies shooting woman in her own apartmentWhen Harris County Sheriff’s deputies unloaded more than a dozen bullets into an apartment in East Harris County one man was as close to the gunfire as one could be.
Patient pulls gun on Houston Firefighters treating him. Should firefighters, EMS carry protection?
Read full article: Patient pulls gun on Houston Firefighters treating him. Should firefighters, EMS carry protection?Following an incident where a man pulled a gun on two firefighters responding to a call of a person having seizures at a southwest Houston apartment complex, a question comes up: do firefighters have any sort of protection when they respond to calls?
More law enforcement officers have been shot in the line of duty in Texas this year than in any other state
Read full article: More law enforcement officers have been shot in the line of duty in Texas this year than in any other stateData from 2023 reports show that more law enforcement officers have been shot in the line of duty in Texas than in any other state.
See how technology is linking guns used in crimes, helping investigators solve cases
Read full article: See how technology is linking guns used in crimes, helping investigators solve casesNIBIN, short for National Integrated Ballistic Information Network, is being used across the country. There are some limitations, but the evidence shows it's working.
$600K bond set for suspect accused of shooting man to death inside Bombshells restaurant in east Harris County
Read full article: $600K bond set for suspect accused of shooting man to death inside Bombshells restaurant in east Harris CountyThe gunman accused of shooting a man inside the Bombshells Restaurant in east Harris County Monday night has surrendered to deputies, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
11-year-old arrested and charged in shooting of 2 teens at Florida football practice
Read full article: 11-year-old arrested and charged in shooting of 2 teens at Florida football practiceAn 11-year-old boy allegedly shot two 13-year-olds after they had scuffled at a youth football practice in central Florida on Monday night, authorities said.
12-year-old dead after being shot multiple times in Sunnyside area; 18-year-old suspected gunman remains on the run
Read full article: 12-year-old dead after being shot multiple times in Sunnyside area; 18-year-old suspected gunman remains on the runA 12-year-old child was reportedly shot and killed on Monday night as he was walking home from the store with his friends in the Sunnyside area.
3 separate shootings overnight end in multiple deaths, injuries across the city of Houston
Read full article: 3 separate shootings overnight end in multiple deaths, injuries across the city of HoustonPolice are investigating a series of unrelated shootings that took place during a violent night across the city of Houston.
1 killed, 1 injured after shooting at gas station in Midtown; Police still searching for suspect
Read full article: 1 killed, 1 injured after shooting at gas station in Midtown; Police still searching for suspectA man reportedly died in the hospital after being hit by gunfire during a shooting at a gas station in Midtown.
The cost of gun violence and accidental shootings
Read full article: The cost of gun violence and accidental shootingsJune is Gun Violence Awareness month and data from the State Comptroller’s Office shows Texas spends tens of millions of dollars helping victims of this crime. However, data from the Harris Health system shows accidental shootings also have a heavy financial impact.
Man killed, woman injured in shooting behind Fort Bend ISD elementary school in SW Houston
Read full article: Man killed, woman injured in shooting behind Fort Bend ISD elementary school in SW HoustonA man has been pronounced dead and a woman has been injured after a shooting took place outside of a school in southwest Houston on Tuesday.
Bystander, 3 teen suspects injured when shootout erupts between customer, armed robbers at gas station near South Loop
Read full article: Bystander, 3 teen suspects injured when shootout erupts between customer, armed robbers at gas station near South LoopMultiple suspects and an innocent bystander were injured during a robbery that turned into a shooting at a gas station near the South Loop Thursday night.
Houston man sentenced to 30 years in prison after ‘argument over nothing’ leads to deadly shooting, DA says
Read full article: Houston man sentenced to 30 years in prison after ‘argument over nothing’ leads to deadly shooting, DA saysA Houston man has been sentenced to serve 30 years behind bars after murdering someone during a “botched drug deal,” according to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.
Family calls for justice after man’s murder at convenience store in downtown Houston
Read full article: Family calls for justice after man’s murder at convenience store in downtown HoustonFamily and friends gathered Saturday night to remember 26-year-old James Durr during a candlelight vigil just north of downtown.
Man shot while sitting inside vehicle near apartment complex in NE Houston, police say
Read full article: Man shot while sitting inside vehicle near apartment complex in NE Houston, police sayAn investigation is underway after one person was hit by gunfire while sitting in a vehicle outside a north Houston apartment complex Sunday afternoon, according to police.
Woman’s current boyfriend opens fire on her child’s father, his mother, his brother during custody exchange in NE Houston, police say
Read full article: Woman’s current boyfriend opens fire on her child’s father, his mother, his brother during custody exchange in NE Houston, police sayA child drop off just before the holiday reportedly turned violent in north Houston on Wednesday.
Surveillance photos released after 19-year-old shot in SW Houston, HPD says
Read full article: Surveillance photos released after 19-year-old shot in SW Houston, HPD saysAuthorities have released a set of images captured by a surveillance camera of a vehicle which they believe was involved in the shooting of a 19-year-old.
New TSU, UH poll examines ‘Texas trends’ on gun safety reforms
Read full article: New TSU, UH poll examines ‘Texas trends’ on gun safety reformsA new survey of Texans by Texas Southern University and the University of Houston appears to show support across the political divide for support for tightening controls on guns and gun ownership.
Homeless man found shot in the head outside furniture store in west Houston, HPD says; Suspect on the run
Read full article: Homeless man found shot in the head outside furniture store in west Houston, HPD says; Suspect on the runA man who was sleeping outside was reportedly found with a deadly gunshot wound to the head overnight Tuesday, according to police.
Man accused of fatally shooting woman, injuring her sister near Friendswood dies after shooting himself: Sheriff
Read full article: Man accused of fatally shooting woman, injuring her sister near Friendswood dies after shooting himself: SheriffA man accused of killing a woman and injuring her sister in a shooting near Friendswood Monday is in critical condition after turning the gun on himself, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said Tuesday.
2 of 3 victims killed by evicted resident after intentional fire in SW Houston identified, police say
Read full article: 2 of 3 victims killed by evicted resident after intentional fire in SW Houston identified, police sayNikki Stewart and her husband Lamonte visited the damaged housing complex on Dunlap Street a day after a horrific tragedy.
Man thankful to be alive after ambush shooting at rental property in SW Houston on Sunday
Read full article: Man thankful to be alive after ambush shooting at rental property in SW Houston on SundayA southwest Houston man is thankful to be alive after he was shot during an ambush-style attack at the rental property where he lives.
‘The first thing I thought about was my kids’: Driver says she knew woman pointing gun at her while driving in NW Houston
Read full article: ‘The first thing I thought about was my kids’: Driver says she knew woman pointing gun at her while driving in NW HoustonDespite how it seems in a witnesses video, the apparent victim in this situation says this was not a case of road rage, but instead, ongoing jealousy that has now become violent.
18-year-old dies after being shot multiple times at apartment complex in SW Houston, police say
Read full article: 18-year-old dies after being shot multiple times at apartment complex in SW Houston, police sayAn 18-year-old man was pronounced dead after a shooting at an apartment complex in southwest Houston Sunday afternoon, according to officials.
Man shot in front of boss’ home while picking up money in east Harris Co., HCSO says; 2 masked suspects wanted
Read full article: Man shot in front of boss’ home while picking up money in east Harris Co., HCSO says; 2 masked suspects wantedA man was reportedly shot multiple times in east Harris County while picking up money from his boss Saturday evening.
Houston-area boxer, father of 4 murdered inside restaurant after going with friend to talk with her estranged husband, family says
Read full article: Houston-area boxer, father of 4 murdered inside restaurant after going with friend to talk with her estranged husband, family saysThe family of 44-year-old Maurenzo Smith is trying to cope with his sudden and tragic death.
Over 50 school buses head toward Sen. Ted Cruz’s office to protest gun violence in children
Read full article: Over 50 school buses head toward Sen. Ted Cruz’s office to protest gun violence in childrenOver 50 school buses headed toward the offices of Sen. Ted Cruz in protest of gun violence in children.
Father found dead after being shot while inside his truck in NW Houston, HPD says
Read full article: Father found dead after being shot while inside his truck in NW Houston, HPD saysAn investigation is underway after police said a man was found dead with gunshot wounds inside his vehicle in northwest Houston Thursday.
Texas Senate Democrats renew calls for special session on gun violence
Read full article: Texas Senate Democrats renew calls for special session on gun violenceMembers of the Texas Senate Democratic Caucus renewed their pleas Monday for Governor Greg Abbott to call an emergency special session on gun violence in the aftermath of the Uvalde school shooting.
Shots fired inside emergency room at HCA Houston Healthcare in Conroe
Read full article: Shots fired inside emergency room at HCA Houston Healthcare in ConroeConroe police say after a woman was taken to HCA Houston Healthcare in Conroe for a mental health evaluation, she pulled out a gun and fired shots.
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.
Watch live: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Commissioner Rodney Ellis call for special legislative session to address gun violence
Read full article: Watch live: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Commissioner Rodney Ellis call for special legislative session to address gun violenceHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Commissioner Rodney Ellis will hold a news conference Tuesday morning calling for a special session to address the ongoing gun violence among children.
‘March For Our Lives’ protests against gun violence sweep nation following hundreds of mass shootings
Read full article: ‘March For Our Lives’ protests against gun violence sweep nation following hundreds of mass shootingsThousands of demonstrators are expected to take the streets in hundreds of protests across the country Saturday to push lawmakers to take action on gun violence in the wake of recent mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, New York.
Uncle fatally shoots 2 nephews before turning gun on himself inside trailer home in NW Harris County, HCSO says
Read full article: Uncle fatally shoots 2 nephews before turning gun on himself inside trailer home in NW Harris County, HCSO saysAuthorities are responding to a scene where they say an uncle reportedly shot and killed his two nephews before killing himself inside a trailer home in northwest Harris County.
Rest in Peace: Here’s what we know about the students, adults tragically killed during Uvalde elementary school mass shooting
Read full article: Rest in Peace: Here’s what we know about the students, adults tragically killed during Uvalde elementary school mass shootingAt least 19 children and two adults were shot and killed in a mass shooting Tuesday at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, officials said.
Judge Lina Hidalgo releases data on gun violence in Harris County ahead of NRA Convention in Houston
Read full article: Judge Lina Hidalgo releases data on gun violence in Harris County ahead of NRA Convention in HoustonJudge Lina Hidalgo and Commissioner Adrian Garcia held a news conference Tuesday to release new data showing an increase in guns being used in homicides in Harris County.
‘We’re pissed. The community is pissed’: Harris Co. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez reacts to rash of shootings involving children
Read full article: ‘We’re pissed. The community is pissed’: Harris Co. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez reacts to rash of shootings involving childrenHarris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the rash of shootings involving children across our area is reaching a crisis point.
2 suspects, believed to be 16 years old, detained after pointing gun at victim, HPD says
Read full article: 2 suspects, believed to be 16 years old, detained after pointing gun at victim, HPD saysA man opened fire on two suspects who he says pointed guns at him moments after he arrived at his apartment complex on Saturday night, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
Owner’s son shot, killed in front of Humble mechanic shop, police say
Read full article: Owner’s son shot, killed in front of Humble mechanic shop, police sayAuthorities with the Humble Police Department are searching for a shooter they believe is responsible for shooting and killing the son of a mechanic shop owner Monday afternoon.
Who killed Kendric Pipkins? Family asks for community’s help finding their loved one’s murderer
Read full article: Who killed Kendric Pipkins? Family asks for community’s help finding their loved one’s murdererAuthorities are searching for the suspects(s) accused of the death of a man in southwest Houston last year.
‘It’s heartbreaking’: Beloved clerk shot, killed while working in NE Houston store, witnesses say
Read full article: ‘It’s heartbreaking’: Beloved clerk shot, killed while working in NE Houston store, witnesses sayA clerk was shot and killed after witnesses say a gunman walked into the store he was working at and opened fire Sunday.
WATCH LIVE: Non-profit organization Giffords installs gun violence memorial in Discovery Green Park
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Non-profit organization Giffords installs gun violence memorial in Discovery Green ParkNon-profit organization Giffords is bringing its Gun Violence Memorial to Houston Thursday in commemoration of the thousands of lives lost to gun violence every year.
Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, Sheriff Gonzalez discuss anti-crime program designed to lower gun violence in Harris County
Read full article: Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, Sheriff Gonzalez discuss anti-crime program designed to lower gun violence in Harris CountyHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Sheriff Ed Gonzalez highlighted the county’s new “Clean Streets, Safe Neighborhoods” program in a news conference Wednesday morning.
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.
‘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.