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12-year-old girl who was subject of AMBER Alert has been found, Houston police say
Read full article: 12-year-old girl who was subject of AMBER Alert has been found, Houston police sayA 12-year-old girl who was the subject of an AMBER Alert has been safely located and reunited with her family, according to the Houston Police Department.
Judge sets $10M bond for second Venezuelan man accused of killing a 12-year-old Houston girl
Read full article: Judge sets $10M bond for second Venezuelan man accused of killing a 12-year-old Houston girlA second Venezuelan man living in the U.S. illegally and accused of killing a 12-year-old Houston girl has been ordered to be held on a $10 million bond.
Capital murder charges filed against 2 Venezuelan men in the death of a 12-year-old girl in Houston
Read full article: Capital murder charges filed against 2 Venezuelan men in the death of a 12-year-old girl in HoustonProsecutors filed capital murder charges Friday against two men suspected of killing a 12-year-old Houston girl whose body was found in a creek after she disappeared during a walk to a convenience store.
Bodycam footage captures Houston police officer rescuing man, dogs from flood
Read full article: Bodycam footage captures Houston police officer rescuing man, dogs from floodBody camera footage from the Houston Police Department shows the moments an officer saved a man and three dogs out of flood waters.
Police believe woman gave birth at gas station hours before baby was found dead
Read full article: Police believe woman gave birth at gas station hours before baby was found deadThe Houston Police Department released surveillance footage of a woman who they believe gave birth in a gas station bathroom, where the baby was found dead hours later.
Houston police release final report on deadly Travis Scott Astroworld tragedy
Read full article: Houston police release final report on deadly Travis Scott Astroworld tragedyThe Houston Police Department released its final report for the deadly Travis Scott Astroworld music festival that took place on Nov. 5, 2021.
Houston police K-9 dies after patrol vehicle malfunctions, trapping dog alone in hot car
Read full article: Houston police K-9 dies after patrol vehicle malfunctions, trapping dog alone in hot carAron, a 4-year-old K-9 officer who served 1.5 years with HPD, died of heat exhaustion after the police unit he was in malfunctioned.
Houston police officer accused of shooting wife in face with rifle
Read full article: Houston police officer accused of shooting wife in face with rifleA Houston police officer has been relieved of duty after he allegedly shot his wife in the face with a rifle on Monday, according to the Houston Police Department.
Man fatally shoots ex-wife, another man after opening fire during Thanksgiving dinner, Houston police say
Read full article: Man fatally shoots ex-wife, another man after opening fire during Thanksgiving dinner, Houston police sayA family had just finished eating their Thanksgiving dinner at their Spring Branch home when a man forced his way inside and opened fire, killing two people and injuring several others, according to Houston Police.
Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting of Harris County Pct. 4 constable deputy, officials say
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting of Harris County Pct. 4 constable deputy, officials sayA suspect is in custody Sunday following an October shooting that killed a Harris County Pct. 4 constable deputy and injured two other deputies, according to the Houston Police Department.
Astroworld fest security officer felt prick in neck before going unconscious, Houston police chief says
Read full article: Astroworld fest security officer felt prick in neck before going unconscious, Houston police chief saysAs the Houston Police Department pieces together what led to the tragedy at the Astroworld music festival that left people dead, the chief said thereās a rumor that someone was drugging other people.
āI am absolutely devastatedā: Travis Scott, state officials speak out after deadly music festival
Read full article: āI am absolutely devastatedā: Travis Scott, state officials speak out after deadly music festivalWhat was supposed to be a night of music and fun quickly turned to tragedy at the Astroworld Festival in Houston.
Two children safe, suspect dead following abduction in Central Texas, sheriff says
Read full article: Two children safe, suspect dead following abduction in Central Texas, sheriff saysTwo children are recovering in the hospital and the man accused of abducting them is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Central Texas, according to the Bosque County Sheriffās Office.
Man shot along with New Orleans police officer at Houston restaurant has died
Read full article: Man shot along with New Orleans police officer at Houston restaurant has diedA man who was injured in a Houston shooting that killed off-duty New Orleans police Det. Everett Briscoe earlier this month has died, according to police.
Off-duty New Orleans officer killed, another critically injured in shooting at Galleria restaurant, HPD says
Read full article: Off-duty New Orleans officer killed, another critically injured in shooting at Galleria restaurant, HPD saysA search is underway for two suspects after an off-duty New Orleans police officer was killed and another victim was critically injured in a shooting at a Galleria restaurant, according to Houston Police Department.
Off-duty deputy constableās wife, step-daughter shot, injured during home invasion in Houston, police say
Read full article: Off-duty deputy constableās wife, step-daughter shot, injured during home invasion in Houston, police sayAn off-duty Harris County Precinct 1 deputy constableās wife and four-year-old step-daughter were shot and injured in their apartment during an overnight home invasion, according to Houston Police Department.
Missing Houston tiger transported to animal sanctuary
Read full article: Missing Houston tiger transported to animal sanctuaryA tiger that frightened residents after it was last seen briefly wandering around a Houston neighborhood was transported to a wildlife sanctuary on Sunday after police found the animal a day earlier following a nearly week-long search.
Texas mother killed son, 6, for insurance money; boy was drugged with meth, cocaine, authorities say
Read full article: Texas mother killed son, 6, for insurance money; boy was drugged with meth, cocaine, authorities sayProsecutors say a Houston woman has been accused of giving her 6-year-old son lethal doses of medications and over the counter drugs after taking out two life insurance policies on the boy.
Houston officer under investigation for possible role in US Capitol riot
Read full article: Houston officer under investigation for possible role in US Capitol riotHOUSTON ā A Houston police officer suspected of taking part in the mob attack on the U.S. Capitol is under investigation, the police chief said Wednesday. The officer has been placed on administrative leave and will face a disciplinary review hearing on Friday, said Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo. But investigators determined the officer later joined the mob that breached the Capitol building. I canāt tell you the anger I feel at the thought of a police officer and other police officers thinking they get to storm the Capitol,ā Acevedo said. The police chief did not provide additional details about allegations against the Houston officer, citing an ongoing police and FBI investigation.
Arrest made in Houston police sergeantās slaying; 1 sought
Read full article: Arrest made in Houston police sergeantās slaying; 1 soughtHOUSTON ā A suspect was arrested Tuesday and another man is sought as a person of interest in the shooting death of a Houston police sergeant, officials said. Sean Rios, 47, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said. Sean Rios is seen in this duty photo provided by the Houston Police Department on Nov. 9, 2020. Another Hispanic man with a bearded chin, a mustache and a black pickup truck, was shown in surveillance video with Soliz and is sought for questioning in the Monday slaying, Acevedo said. (KSAT)Before showing the surveillance video of Soliz and the other man to reporters, Acevedo said, āThe (surveillance) video we're going to show this community is clear.
'We are going to catch youā: Houston police sergeant killed in shooting; suspects sought, chief says
Read full article: 'We are going to catch youā: Houston police sergeant killed in shooting; suspects sought, chief saysHOUSTON ā A 25-year veteran of the Houston Police Department was killed in a shooting in north Houston while on his way to work, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said. Around 1:30 p.m. Monday, Houston police received a call for shots fired in the 7900 block of North Freeway and Stuebner Airline Road. The chief said the police department is following leads to find the suspect or suspects. Acevedo had the following message for the suspect or suspects involved:āWe are going to catch you,ā he said. Rios leaves behind four children, his parents, his brother and two cousins who work for the Houston Police Department.
1 Houston police officer killed, another wounded; suspect shot and in custody
Read full article: 1 Houston police officer killed, another wounded; suspect shot and in custodyHOUSTON ā A Houston police officer was killed and a teenager and another officer were wounded Tuesday morning when a man opened fire on law enforcement responding to a domestic disturbance call, authorities said. Harold Preston was shot multiple times, including in the head, and died at a hospital, Acevedo said. Officer Courtney Waller was shot in the arm and is in stable condition at a hospital, he said. Acevedo said he expects Manzano to be charged with murder and that police have repeatedly responded to domestic calls at the home. Acevedo said Manzano has an extensive criminal history but declined to provide details.
Houston police asking for publics help in locating missing senior
Read full article: Houston police asking for publics help in locating missing seniorHOUSTON, Texas The Houston Police Department is asking for the publics help in finding a missing 87-year-old man. Floyd Baldwin, diagnosed with a cognitive impairment, was last seen at 7 p.m., Aug. 14, in the 5000 block of Southwind Street in Houston, authorities said. Its unknown what he was wearing at the time of his disappearance, police said. Anyone with more information on Baldwins whereabouts is urged to call police at 832-394-1840. RELATED: CLEAR Alert discontinued for missing woman in Corpus Christi
WATCH: High-speed chase ends in crash, explosion in Houston
Read full article: WATCH: High-speed chase ends in crash, explosion in HoustonHOUSTON ā A high-speed chase ended in a fiery explosion after the fleeing driver struck a power pole in southeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. Police say the suspect was wanted on a felony family violence charge and caught wind that he was under surveillance by police. Officials said the suspect was a passenger in a blue Toyota Tundra when he kicked the driver out of the car. He drove away, initiating a police chase, officials say. Police said officers initiated a pursuit intervention technique maneuver, but the chase continued for a short time until the suspect hit a black car and then struck a utility pole, sparking a ball of fire.