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Man dead, 2 kidnapped hostages rescued after police chase ends in deadly shooting on I-69
Read full article: Man dead, 2 kidnapped hostages rescued after police chase ends in deadly shooting on I-69Houston police say a woman and child are safe and unharmed after being kidnapped by a man, who initiated a chase and was ultimately shot and killed on I-69 Monday afternoon.
2 hospitalized including armed man shot by police while responding to domestic disturbance in Deer Park
Read full article: 2 hospitalized including armed man shot by police while responding to domestic disturbance in Deer ParkInvestigators said 911 operators could hear commotion in the background when they were called to the domestic disturbance. When they arrived, police said they saw a little girl running from the home and an armed man following her.
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.
Jury selection to begin for former Harris Co. sergeant charged with murder
Read full article: Jury selection to begin for former Harris Co. sergeant charged with murderThe confrontation between Garrett Hardin and Roderick Brooks was captured on body camera, showing the former officer chasing Brooks after an apparent shoplifting incident at a Dollar General on FM 1960.
‘Thanks for waking me:’ Texans share strong words for wanted man linked to early A.M. Blue Alert in Hall County 😬
Read full article: ‘Thanks for waking me:’ Texans share strong words for wanted man linked to early A.M. Blue Alert in Hall County 😬Everyone in Texas seems to have a mutual enemy after getting a Blue Alert early Friday morning to find a man accused of shooting an officer.
Danbury PD officer shot in Brazoria County while responding to domestic disturbance call
Read full article: Danbury PD officer shot in Brazoria County while responding to domestic disturbance callInvestigators say the shooter was taken into custody after an exhaustive search requiring two helicopters, a DPS plane, a SWAT team, and resources from numerous departments throughout the region.
Man seen waving handgun shot by Houston Police after pointing it at them on city’s north side
Read full article: Man seen waving handgun shot by Houston Police after pointing it at them on city’s north sideThe Houston Police Department said officers were involved in a shooting with an armed suspect who was waving around a gun on the city’s north side.
Houston PD releases identities of men arrested in home invasion, shooting of officer
Read full article: Houston PD releases identities of men arrested in home invasion, shooting of officerHouston Police Department has released the identities of the three men who were arrested for a Spring Branch home invasion that left an officer wounded by a gunshot.
Houston PD identifies officer shot during home invasion
Read full article: Houston PD identifies officer shot during home invasionA Houston police officer was shot while responding to a home invasion and armed robbery Spring Branch. Hours after the shooting, the officer has now been released from the hospital.
‘He’s a hero in my book:’ Houston police officer shot while responding to home invasion in Spring Branch; 2 arrested
Read full article: ‘He’s a hero in my book:’ Houston police officer shot while responding to home invasion in Spring Branch; 2 arrestedInvestigators said the officer was rushed to Memorial Hermann Hospital in unknown condition and two people were detained. A search is underway for a third person.
Armed man killed by Houston police after topless woman flagged cops down saying she was assaulted
Read full article: Armed man killed by Houston police after topless woman flagged cops down saying she was assaultedInvestigators say it's unclear if the armed man shot at officers but was hit several times in his torso.
Clear Lake Shores officer shot during chase in League City released from hospital
Read full article: Clear Lake Shores officer shot during chase in League City released from hospital“Our thoughts and prayers are with Sergeant Flores,” Mayor Randy Chronister said in a statement. “We commend his bravery and commitment to protecting our community, and we remain steadfast in our support for all our law enforcement personnel.”
Man accused of shooting officer in League City, arrested after brief chase in Houston
Read full article: Man accused of shooting officer in League City, arrested after brief chase in HoustonIt's unclear which department the officer worked for and how the shooting unfolded, but investigators were able to capture the gunman shortly after a chase.
‘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.”
‘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.
Mayor Whitmire, HPD Chief Satterwhite visit officer hospitalized after shooting
Read full article: Mayor Whitmire, HPD Chief Satterwhite visit officer hospitalized after shootingAfter a Houston police officer was shot Monday night, Mayor John Whitmire and Police Chief Larry Satterwhite paid the officer a visit in the hospital.
Man dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound after police respond to welfare check near NRG park
Read full article: Man dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound after police respond to welfare check near NRG parkThe Houston Police Department said the incident happened in the 7900 block of North Stadium Drive, between S. Braeswood Blvd. and Old Spanish Trail.
Man who threatened to take his own life shot by deputy after pointing rifle at law enforcement in NW Harris County
Read full article: Man who threatened to take his own life shot by deputy after pointing rifle at law enforcement in NW Harris CountyThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office said it happened in the 9600 block of Halkirk Street. near Bonnie Sean Drive.
Police responding to burglary at woman’s W. Houston apartment shoot family member who fired gun at them
Read full article: Police responding to burglary at woman’s W. Houston apartment shoot family member who fired gun at themA man has been taken to a hospital after being shot in the leg after police say he fired a gun at officers responding to a burglary call at a West Houston apartment complex.
18-year-old shot by deputy during gunfight at pool party in NW Harris County
Read full article: 18-year-old shot by deputy during gunfight at pool party in NW Harris CountyResponding officers said they heard gunfire in different directions and found several people at the pool partying, with visible guns in their hands.
NEW DETAILS: HPD releases identity of man accused of fighting officers, robbing pedestrian during on-foot pursuit
Read full article: NEW DETAILS: HPD releases identity of man accused of fighting officers, robbing pedestrian during on-foot pursuitA fleeing suspect who kept Houston police officers on their toes Monday morning has been captured after going on a string of crime sprees this month, according to the Houston Police Department
Hunt underway for man who killed girlfriend, shot at deputy, and took patrol car for joyride in Houston Museum District
Read full article: Hunt underway for man who killed girlfriend, shot at deputy, and took patrol car for joyride in Houston Museum DistrictLike something you’d see out of a movie; authorities say after a man shot his girlfriend, he got in a gunfight with officers before stealing one of their patrol cars but returned later to get his car back.
Harris County deputies kill gunman in north Harris County after shooter points weapon at officer
Read full article: Harris County deputies kill gunman in north Harris County after shooter points weapon at officerResponding deputies found a man pointing a gun toward a driver in another vehicle and after officers say they gave commands for him to drop his weapon, the gunman turned his attention toward one of the deputies.
Man surrenders after reportedly threatening his mother then barricading himself inside home in SW Houston
Read full article: Man surrenders after reportedly threatening his mother then barricading himself inside home in SW HoustonA person is reportedly barricaded after an officer-involved shooting in southwest Houston.
Woman shot by Harris County Sheriff’s deputies in her own apartment during burglary investigation was trying to get keys
Read full article: Woman shot by Harris County Sheriff’s deputies in her own apartment during burglary investigation was trying to get keysA woman who was shot by deputies responding to a burglary call had broken a window at her own apartment trying to get the key.
DPS trooper shoots man during narcotics investigation at Conroe gas station
Read full article: DPS trooper shoots man during narcotics investigation at Conroe gas stationAn officer has reportedly been A DPS trooper reportedly shot a man during a narcotics investigation at a gas station in Conroe Thursday.shot multiple times in Conroe.
Man charged after being shot by Houston police officer while reaching for gun in NE Houston
Read full article: Man charged after being shot by Houston police officer while reaching for gun in NE HoustonA man who was shot by a Houston police officer in northeast Houston after reaching for a gun while he was asked to get out of his vehicle has been charged, authorities said.
Body-cam footage shows man walking toward deputies with guns before law enforcement open fire in west Harris County
Read full article: Body-cam footage shows man walking toward deputies with guns before law enforcement open fire in west Harris CountyThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office has released body-cam footage from five different officers after they opened fire on a man who walked toward them while holding guns.
Man shot, killed by officer in League City Walmart parking lot was suspect in Houston vehicle robbery
Read full article: Man shot, killed by officer in League City Walmart parking lot was suspect in Houston vehicle robberyThe department said the shooting happened in the Walmart parking lot located at 1701 W. FM 646.
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.
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.
Robbery suspect arrested after firing shots at HPD officer near Hobby Airport
Read full article: Robbery suspect arrested after firing shots at HPD officer near Hobby AirportA robbery suspect is in custody after firing shots at an officer near William P. Hobby Airport Thursday, the Houston Police Department said.
Suspect dies in shooting involving officer, after allegedly pointing assault rifle at authorities in NE Houston
Read full article: Suspect dies in shooting involving officer, after allegedly pointing assault rifle at authorities in NE HoustonA teenager was shot and killed in a shooting involving an officer in northeast Houston Friday evening, according to the Houston Police Department.
Family concerned, hoping for compensation after home riddled with bullets during officer-involved shooting
Read full article: Family concerned, hoping for compensation after home riddled with bullets during officer-involved shootingA family in Third Ward said their home was caught in a crossfire as law enforcement tried to apprehend a murder suspect who ended up shot and killed last week.
Man killed in gun battle with authorities matches description of suspect in death of Spring ISD educator
Read full article: Man killed in gun battle with authorities matches description of suspect in death of Spring ISD educatorThe sheriff’s office said the shooting happened after authorities located the suspect in the 2600 block of Calumet Street.
Police release body cam footage of shooting involving officer which led to death of armed burglary suspect in Kingwood
Read full article: Police release body cam footage of shooting involving officer which led to death of armed burglary suspect in KingwoodHouston police have released body cam footage of a shooting involving an officer which led to the death of an armed burglary suspect in Kingwood in August.
Suspect accused of shooting 3 law enforcement officials charged with 4 counts of attempted capital murder
Read full article: Suspect accused of shooting 3 law enforcement officials charged with 4 counts of attempted capital murderThe suspect believed to have shot and injured a total of three law enforcement officials was arrested in northeast Harris County after an hours-long standoff.
Candlelight vigil to be held marking one-year anniversary of fatal shooting of Roderick Brooks
Read full article: Candlelight vigil to be held marking one-year anniversary of fatal shooting of Roderick BrooksA candlelight vigil is scheduled to be held Saturday evening to mark the one-year anniversary of the fatal shooting of a man by law enforcement in north Harris County.
‘Why did you do it?’: 11-year-old shot in chest by Mississippi police officer after calling 911 to help his mother
Read full article: ‘Why did you do it?’: 11-year-old shot in chest by Mississippi police officer after calling 911 to help his motherAn 11-year-old boy shot by a police officer in Mississippi after he called 911 to help his mother is speaking out for the first time since his release from the hospital.
Grand jury takes no action on indictment of HPD officer who fatally shot Jalen Randle
Read full article: Grand jury takes no action on indictment of HPD officer who fatally shot Jalen RandleA Harris County grand jury took no action Wednesday afternoon on potential charges against Houston police officer Shane Privette in the April 2022 fatal shooting of Jalen Randle, meaning the case will be presented to a new grand jury as soon as is practical.
Pasadena man, 24, receives nearly 20-year sentence for shooting HPD officer, trafficking meth
Read full article: Pasadena man, 24, receives nearly 20-year sentence for shooting HPD officer, trafficking methA 24-year-old Pasadena man has been sent to federal prison following his conviction of firearm and drug trafficking offenses related to his role in the shooting of a Houston Police Department officer, announced U.S. Alamdar S. Hamdani.
‘I’m still shaken up’: Innocent home struck by bullets during shootout with domestic violence suspect
Read full article: ‘I’m still shaken up’: Innocent home struck by bullets during shootout with domestic violence suspectA woman who lives in the neighborhood where a man shot and killed his girlfriend Sunday night in front of a police officer, says she is thankful to be alive.
Suspected car thief dies after being shot by HPD officer at Family Dollar in SE Houston
Read full article: Suspected car thief dies after being shot by HPD officer at Family Dollar in SE HoustonAn officer has reportedly been involved in a shooting in southeast Houston. According to police, the shooting took place in the 12200 block of Martin Luther King Street near E Orem.
Man shot by officers after waving gun at family outside Livingston gas station
Read full article: Man shot by officers after waving gun at family outside Livingston gas stationAn officer was reportedly involved in a shooting in Livingston on Sunday night. Preliminary details state that the shooting occurred at an Exxon service station on Pan American Drive.
HPD: Suspect killed after leading officers on chase, firing at them on Southwest Freeway near Highway 90
Read full article: HPD: Suspect killed after leading officers on chase, firing at them on Southwest Freeway near Highway 90A suspect has died after a police chase that ended in a shootout in Sugar Land, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
Suspect shot after brutal fight with 2 officers on METRORail charged with assault, HPD says
Read full article: Suspect shot after brutal fight with 2 officers on METRORail charged with assault, HPD saysCharges have been filed against a suspect who was shot following a brutal fight with two METRO police officers while aboard a light rail train on Saturday afternoon.
Carjacking suspect shot by officers following brief pursuit in SW Houston, police say
Read full article: Carjacking suspect shot by officers following brief pursuit in SW Houston, police sayA carjacking suspect was shot by a Houston police officer following a brief pursuit in southwest Houston Friday morning, officials say.
‘Aggressive panhandler’ accused of smashing woman’s windshield killed in officer-involved shooting in Spring Branch: HPD
Read full article: ‘Aggressive panhandler’ accused of smashing woman’s windshield killed in officer-involved shooting in Spring Branch: HPDAn investigation is underway after a suspect accused of smashing a woman’s windshield was killed in an officer-involved shooting in northwest Houston Tuesday, police said.
Jury trial underway for Baytown police officer indicted in fatal shooting of Pamela Turner
Read full article: Jury trial underway for Baytown police officer indicted in fatal shooting of Pamela TurnerA jury trial is underway Friday for a Baytown police officer who was indicted in 2020 in the fatal shooting of Pamela Turner in 2019.
Man fatally shot by detective after trying to attack him with tire iron outside of SE Houston restaurant: HPD
Read full article: Man fatally shot by detective after trying to attack him with tire iron outside of SE Houston restaurant: HPDAn investigation is underway after police said a suspect accused of trying to hit a Liberty County District Attorney’s Office investigator with a tire iron tool Sunday was fatally shot by the officer.
Armed suspect shot by officer, 2 others detained after pursuit leads to shooting in north Houston, police say
Read full article: Armed suspect shot by officer, 2 others detained after pursuit leads to shooting in north Houston, police sayOne suspect was hurt and two others are in custody after a 15-minute-long chase through north Houston lead to an officer-involved shooting early Saturday, according to Houston police.
Evicted resident shot, killed after intentionally setting fire to multi-rental property home in SW Houston; 3 residents dead, police say
Read full article: Evicted resident shot, killed after intentionally setting fire to multi-rental property home in SW Houston; 3 residents dead, police sayA man reportedly evicted from a southwest Houston home allegedly set fire to the building to lure tenants from their homes then shot five of them — killing three — before he was shot by a Houston police officer, police say.
Man fatally shot by officers in Splendora after holding ex-girlfriend, her co-worker hostage, HPD says
Read full article: Man fatally shot by officers in Splendora after holding ex-girlfriend, her co-worker hostage, HPD saysA man was shot and killed by officers after he reportedly kidnapped two women, including his ex-girlfriend, Tuesday evening.
Murder suspect killed in officer-involved shooting in northwest Harris County, sheriff says
Read full article: Murder suspect killed in officer-involved shooting in northwest Harris County, sheriff saysA suspect who was wanted for several offenses, including murder, was shot and killed Tuesday by law enforcement officers who were attempting to take him into custody, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Possible drive-by shooting suspect killed after firing at deputies in north Harris County, HCSO says
Read full article: Possible drive-by shooting suspect killed after firing at deputies in north Harris County, HCSO saysAn investigation is underway after Harris County sheriff’s deputies said a man possibly involved in a drive-by shooting was fatally shot after firing at deputies in north Harris County Monday.
‘Follow that gun’: Surveillance released of shooting at Dallas airport; suspect once told police she was Chris Brown’s wife, ‘God’s prophet,’ records show
Read full article: ‘Follow that gun’: Surveillance released of shooting at Dallas airport; suspect once told police she was Chris Brown’s wife, ‘God’s prophet,’ records showAuthorities at a news conference Tuesday said they are seeking several answers as to what a prompted a woman to open fire inside a Dallas airport terminal and where did she get her gun.
Wanted man shot and killed by deputies at motel in north Harris County, sheriff says
Read full article: Wanted man shot and killed by deputies at motel in north Harris County, sheriff saysA wanted suspect has been shot to death by deputies Wednesday afternoon in north Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Man accused of shoplifting shot, killed by sergeant in N. Harris County, officials say
Read full article: Man accused of shoplifting shot, killed by sergeant in N. Harris County, officials sayHarris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a suspect was shot and killed by a county sergeant on Friday afternoon.
Ohio police release graphic bodycam footage in fatal shooting of Jayland Walker
Read full article: Ohio police release graphic bodycam footage in fatal shooting of Jayland WalkerOhio police released graphic body camera footage and additional details Sunday on the shooting of Jayland Walker, showing to the public the moment eight officers released a barrage of bullets at the 25-year-old Black motorist as he ran for the first time.
GRAPHIC: HPD releases videos of officer-involved shooting that left suspect dead following domestic dispute
Read full article: GRAPHIC: HPD releases videos of officer-involved shooting that left suspect dead following domestic disputeBodycam videos have been released of a shooting that left a suspect dead after he was reportedly shot by officers with the Houston Police Department on Wednesday evening.
Man wanted for questioning in HPD officer-involved shooting reports to police station with assistance of Quanell X
Read full article: Man wanted for questioning in HPD officer-involved shooting reports to police station with assistance of Quanell XCommunity activist Quanell X stood alongside a wanted suspect accused of engaging in a shootout with an HPD officer as the man turned himself in to police. The peaceful surrender happened Wednesday at the Houston Police Department.
HPD officer shot at by suspect while investigating shooting in SE Houston, authorities say
Read full article: HPD officer shot at by suspect while investigating shooting in SE Houston, authorities sayOfficers with the Houston Police Department are investigating after a suspect got into a shootout with one of them while they were trying to investigate a shooting in southeast Houston Monday, authorities said.
13-year-old fatally shot by police after ramming patrol car with stolen vehicle in attempt to flee: SAPD
Read full article: 13-year-old fatally shot by police after ramming patrol car with stolen vehicle in attempt to flee: SAPDAn officer with the San Antonio Police Department shot and killed a 13-year-old suspect attempting to flee in a stolen vehicle Friday, authorities said.
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.
Suspect shot, killed by HPD officers was waving gun towards girlfriend’s small kids before shooting, police say
Read full article: Suspect shot, killed by HPD officers was waving gun towards girlfriend’s small kids before shooting, police sayA man was pronounced dead after he was reportedly shot by officers with the Houston Police Department on Wednesday evening.
Suspect hospitalized after being shot by officer at apartment complex in SW Houston, HPD says
Read full article: Suspect hospitalized after being shot by officer at apartment complex in SW Houston, HPD saysA suspect was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon after being shot by an officer in southwest Houston, according to police.
Family of 29-year-old man killed by officer demands HPD release bodycam vid of shooting following independent autopsy results
Read full article: Family of 29-year-old man killed by officer demands HPD release bodycam vid of shooting following independent autopsy resultsA suspect has been shot by officers during an officer-involved shooting in east Houston Wednesday afternoon, Houston Police Department confirmed.
Catalytic converter theft suspect killed in officer-involved shooting, Sugar Land PD says
Read full article: Catalytic converter theft suspect killed in officer-involved shooting, Sugar Land PD saysAn investigation is underway after a catalytic converter theft suspect was killed in an officer-involved shooting Thursday, officers with the Sugar Land Police Department said.
Deadly officer-involved shooting: Bodycam video shows suspect accused of running over construction worker, stabbing apartment manager
Read full article: Deadly officer-involved shooting: Bodycam video shows suspect accused of running over construction worker, stabbing apartment managerThe Houston Police Department has released bodycam video of a deadly officer-involved shooting where a suspect was accused of fatally running over a construction worker and stabbing a Montrose apartment manager on April 5.
Man with lengthy criminal history identified as suspect accused of shooting HPD officer during traffic stop on Gulf Freeway, police say
Read full article: Man with lengthy criminal history identified as suspect accused of shooting HPD officer during traffic stop on Gulf Freeway, police sayA man accused of shooting a Houston police officer during a traffic stop in southeast Houston Wednesday morning has been identified, according to the Houston Police Department.
Fugitive wanted on multiple felony warrants fatally shot by officer in east Houston, police say
Read full article: Fugitive wanted on multiple felony warrants fatally shot by officer in east Houston, police sayA suspect has been shot by officers during an officer-involved shooting in east Houston Wednesday afternoon, Houston Police Department confirmed.