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Man found shot to death at North Harris County apartment complex
Read full article: Man found shot to death at North Harris County apartment complexAuthorities are investigating a fatal shooting at an apartment complex in North Harris County, where a man in his mid to late 20s was found shot dead by an off-duty police officer on Tuesday night.
Bystander intervenes, shoots and kills man fighting with ex-girlfriend at N. Harris County apartment complex
Read full article: Bystander intervenes, shoots and kills man fighting with ex-girlfriend at N. Harris County apartment complexIt happened at approximately 2:45 a.m. in the 17200 block of Hafer Road.
Man fatally attacked, left lying face down on the road in N. Harris County
Read full article: Man fatally attacked, left lying face down on the road in N. Harris CountyAuthorities in North Harris County are seeking public assistance after a man was killed in an overnight assault near the intersection of Green Ranch Drive and Balmorhea Avenue.
Man arrested after hoax bomb shuts down FM 2920 for hours in North Harris County
Read full article: Man arrested after hoax bomb shuts down FM 2920 for hours in North Harris CountyA man named Travis Austin Alexander was arrested for placing a hoax bomb on FM 2920 in north Harris County, causing a major road closure and significant disruption.
Man dies, woman injured after being stabbed by man who flagged them down in N. Harris County
Read full article: Man dies, woman injured after being stabbed by man who flagged them down in N. Harris CountyA man is in custody after authorities said he stabbed two people after flagging them down as they were driving by in North Harris County. One of the two victims died.
Man found dead with gunshot wound after car crashes on ramp from Beltway 8 to IH-45
Read full article: Man found dead with gunshot wound after car crashes on ramp from Beltway 8 to IH-45A man was found dead inside a crashed car in North Harris County and law enforcement said he appeared to have a gunshot wound.
Convicted felon accused of kidnapping N. Harris County park-goer for trip to ATM, sexual assault
Read full article: Convicted felon accused of kidnapping N. Harris County park-goer for trip to ATM, sexual assaultA Houston man who has severed several state prison sentences is now accused of six violent felonies after a string of crimes that left three North Harris County park-goers terrified.
Convicted felon accused in violent carjacking that injured 83-year-old Harris County woman
Read full article: Convicted felon accused in violent carjacking that injured 83-year-old Harris County womanA convicted felon is in the Harris County Jail after he is accused of violently carjacking an 83-year-old woman as she finished loading groceries in North Harris County last week.
Could Houston-area family face charges for attacking Uber driver after baby killed? Legal expert explains
Read full article: Could Houston-area family face charges for attacking Uber driver after baby killed? Legal expert explainsKPRC 2’s Bill Barajas spoke with KPRC 2 Analyst Brian Wice about the case.
North Shore High School football star killed in drive-by shooting will be honored Wednesday during balloon release
Read full article: North Shore High School football star killed in drive-by shooting will be honored Wednesday during balloon releaseA balloon release is being held on Wednesday for a North Shore High School football player who died in a drive-by shooting while he was at a party.
Who killed Austin Kanuch? Search for suspect underway after man stabbed to death at north Harris County home
Read full article: Who killed Austin Kanuch? Search for suspect underway after man stabbed to death at north Harris County homeThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 39-year-old man was stabbed to death at his home in north Harris County on Friday.
Alleged car thief shot, killed during gunfight with car owner in north Harris County
Read full article: Alleged car thief shot, killed during gunfight with car owner in north Harris CountyAuthorities said a man who was believed to be an alleged car thief was shot and killed in north Harris County following a gunfight early Thursday.
2 firefighters hurt, several families displaced after apartment fire in north Harris County
Read full article: 2 firefighters hurt, several families displaced after apartment fire in north Harris CountyTwo firefighters were hurt and several residents were displaced after a fire destroyed several units at a north Harris County apartment complex.
Man behind bars, charged after pregnant woman, unborn baby died in September shooting, docs say
Read full article: Man behind bars, charged after pregnant woman, unborn baby died in September shooting, docs sayAuthorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting death of a pregnant woman following a possible road rage shooting in north Harris County in September.
Railroad worker dies after explosion caused by fuel at tracks near Old Town Spring, authorities say
Read full article: Railroad worker dies after explosion caused by fuel at tracks near Old Town Spring, authorities sayA railroad worker died at the hospital after an explosion caused by fuel at a railroad track near Old Town Spring Saturday morning, authorities said.
‘They’re not scared’: Sex offender arrested after assaulting grandmother in gym parking lot in Spring; Bond set at $100
Read full article: ‘They’re not scared’: Sex offender arrested after assaulting grandmother in gym parking lot in Spring; Bond set at $100A registered sex offender is wanted for assaulting a woman in a gym parking lot in north Harris County, according to Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman.
HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Deputies searching for man who robbed 2 north Harris County restaurants in less than 40 minutes
Read full article: HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Deputies searching for man who robbed 2 north Harris County restaurants in less than 40 minutesDeputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a man who they say robbed two north Harris County businesses, within a few minutes from each other, on Sunday.
‘You cannot trust a skunk to investigate its own funk!’: Family seeks answers in ‘cold blood’ fatal police shooting of Roderick Brooks
Read full article: ‘You cannot trust a skunk to investigate its own funk!’: Family seeks answers in ‘cold blood’ fatal police shooting of Roderick BrooksCommunity leaders and attorneys for the family of Roderick Brooks are calling out the Harris County Sheriff’s Office about the investigation surrounding the death of the man who was fatally shot by a deputy following an incident of alleged shoplifting.
Motorcyclist injured in possible road rage incident in north Harris County
Read full article: Motorcyclist injured in possible road rage incident in north Harris CountyDeputies are investigating after a motorcyclist was injured during a possible road rage incident involving a driver Wednesday morning, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Mom of 17-year-old killed at pool party in N. Harris County speaks out, noting lack of communication from authorities
Read full article: Mom of 17-year-old killed at pool party in N. Harris County speaks out, noting lack of communication from authoritiesA pool party turned deadly has left two families in mourning as they work to find the person responsible for killing their teenage sons.
8-foot alligator blocks front doorstep of north Harris County home, Pct. 4 says
Read full article: 8-foot alligator blocks front doorstep of north Harris County home, Pct. 4 saysAn “unwanted guest” is blocking the front doorstep of a north Harris County home Monday afternoon, Harris County Pct. 4 said.
New Caney ISD officer injured in shooting involving catalytic converter theft suspects outside movie theater
Read full article: New Caney ISD officer injured in shooting involving catalytic converter theft suspects outside movie theaterA New Caney Independent School District officer working an extra job was injured trying to stop suspects believed to be trying to steal catalytic converters from vehicles outside a movie theater in North Harris County.
Shooting victim found dead inside vehicle in north Harris County, HCSO says
Read full article: Shooting victim found dead inside vehicle in north Harris County, HCSO saysDeputies are investigating after a man was found dead inside a vehicle parked outside a north Harris County business Friday afternoon.
Hit-and-run driver fatally strikes 23-year-old pedestrian in North Harris County
Read full article: Hit-and-run driver fatally strikes 23-year-old pedestrian in North Harris CountyThe Harris County Sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s assistance in finding the driver responsible for hitting and killing a woman in North Harris County.
Houston police seeking trio suspected in three-robbery spree over several hours in N Harris County
Read full article: Houston police seeking trio suspected in three-robbery spree over several hours in N Harris CountyHouston police are searching for three suspects they said carjacked a man before attempting to rob a convenience store and ATM in North Harris County.
Man accused of threatening to ‘shoot up’ Chicken Express restaurant in N Harris County, deputies say
Read full article: Man accused of threatening to ‘shoot up’ Chicken Express restaurant in N Harris County, deputies sayDeputies arrested a man at a Chicken Express restaurant in North Harris County Thursday after he allegedly threatened to harm the manager and “shoot up” the establishment.
Gunman who shot man outside gas station in north Harris County arrested, sheriff says
Read full article: Gunman who shot man outside gas station in north Harris County arrested, sheriff saysHarris County deputies said they have arrested a gunman who shot a man outside a gas station in North Harris County Monday.
Harris County Pct. 4 wants to start identifying judges who award low bonds to suspects
Read full article: Harris County Pct. 4 wants to start identifying judges who award low bonds to suspectsDeputy constables with Precinct 4 have received more than 3,000 messages of support to name judges who award low bonds to suspects.
Boy hailed a neighborhood hero after vacant house fire spreads through neighbor’s home in northwest Harris County
Read full article: Boy hailed a neighborhood hero after vacant house fire spreads through neighbor’s home in northwest Harris CountyA boy is hailed a neighborhood hero after he called police for a fire that occurred in northwest Harris County early Friday morning.
HCSO: 3-year-old child found unresponsive in pool, pronounced dead at hospital
Read full article: HCSO: 3-year-old child found unresponsive in pool, pronounced dead at hospitalA 3-year-old child was found unresponsive in a pool and was later pronounced dead at the hospital, according to Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
‘You little Asian girl’: Beauty supply store owner says racial insults hurled at her during attack by customer
Read full article: ‘You little Asian girl’: Beauty supply store owner says racial insults hurled at her during attack by customerHOUSTON – A beauty supply store owner in north Harris County was attacked inside of her store on St. Patrick’s Day, and the altercation was caught on surveillance video. Business owner Jung Kim said that she was punched in the face by a customer who hurled racial insults at her as she was pummeled. The trouble started after Kim said she asked Keaundra Young, Daquiesha Williams and three other women to leave her store after they knocked over several wig displays. (HPD)“They started saying something like some racial words like, ‘Asian people shouldn’t be in the Black market,’” Lee said. She helps when you come to the store with whatever you need.”Williams has been charged with assault, while Young has been charged with aggravated assault.
2 deputies, 1 firefighter injured in North Harris County apartment fire, officials say
Read full article: 2 deputies, 1 firefighter injured in North Harris County apartment fire, officials sayHARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Two Harris County deputies and one firefighter were hospitalized after responding to an early-morning fire at an apartment complex in North Harris County Saturday, officials said. Harris County deputies and fire crews were dispatched to the burning apartment building, located in the 5100 block of Farm to Market 1960 Road, around 1:30 a.m. On arrival, deputies rushed to evacuate the building while firefighters worked to knock down the blaze. Both deputies have since been released from the hospital and are in good spirits, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. “These guys were going door-to-door knocking and making sure all the residents got out,” said Rachel Neutzler, Communications Director with the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office. Initial reports suggest the fire spread to the apartment complex after a nearby vehicle ignited, Neutzler said.
Here’s what the last day of early voting looks like across Harris County
Read full article: Here’s what the last day of early voting looks like across Harris CountyHOUSTON – Friday is the last day of early voting in Texas and people across Harris County have been heading to the polls. “Nearly 1.4 million registered voters have already come out and made their voices heard in Harris County," Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins said. KPRC 2 reporter Cathy Hernandez was out at Victory Worship Center in North Harris County to speak with people voting overnight. Voters urged people to get out and make their voice heard and called Harris County an example of what it looks like to make voting accessible to everyone. Among those heading out this morning was Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins, who made the occasion a family affair.
Residents alarmed by excess sewage in waterway near treatment plant
Read full article: Residents alarmed by excess sewage in waterway near treatment plantHOUSTON – Residents were concerned over a stench in the air and murky water at the waterway near a sewage treatment plant in North Harris County, saying the smell is unbearable. However, earlier this week, they received a call from Harris County Pollution Control informing them about the excess sewage coming from the plant’s sewage overflow pipe. Within two hours, the company said, Douglas Utility Company contracted another company to clean it up. Douglas Utility Company representatives said the family inherited the business after the unexpected and tragic death of a family member. Douglas Utility Company said the upgrades are just about complete and residents should not have to worry about any excess sewage.
Voters: Harris County setting example on what making voting accessible to everyone should look like
Read full article: Voters: Harris County setting example on what making voting accessible to everyone should look likeHOUSTON – Friday is the last day of early voting in Harris County. As of midnight, the county clerk tweeted that 1.3 million people in Harris County had cast their ballots early. Eight locations in Harris County will be open 24 hours, including at the Victory Worship Center in North Harris County, where the county clerk shared a video of people waiting in line at midnight. #HarrisVotes pic.twitter.com/xuGnZet1ou — Harris County Clerk (@HarrisVotes) October 30, 2020NRG Arena is also a 24-hour polling location, where there was a drive-in concert Thursday night. All polling locations in Harris County were open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday.
More needs to be done to protect domestic violence survivors, Crime Stoppers says
Read full article: More needs to be done to protect domestic violence survivors, Crime Stoppers saysCommunity leaders are calling for more to be done to help domestic violence survivors, who are suffering from violent partners that may be out on bond. Harris County Sheriffs deputies said Curtis Allen Holliday killed his wife, Chi Thi Lien Le, who has been missing since April 3. Domestic violence amid a pandemicKahan said the pandemic is a concern for domestic violence survivors, who may not have a way to leave or seek resources for a potentially dangerous situation. Khan said more needs to be done to protect these victims from spouses who are out on felony bonds. Anyone seeking domestic violence resources can visit: www.crime-stoppers.org/domestic-violence/