Houston police have released new details on the officer-involved shooting that left a man armed with a butcher knife dead in Southwest Houston.
Houston community groups are pressing city leaders to reverse the closure of the Houston Police Department’s long-running Community Affairs Division, saying the move weakens neighborhood relationships at a time the department is facing heightened scrutiny.
Houston police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday morning in southwest Houston.
A man was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds Saturday night in a residential area in the 3600 block of Hollister Road in northwest Houston, according to police.
A Houston police K-9 officer responding to a pursuit was injured in a downtown collision after another vehicle struck the patrol unit, causing it to flip and roll nearly a block.
A Houston police officer has been hospitalized after reports of and officer-invovled shooting in the city of South Houston on Friday morning.
Houston police are seeking a person of interest related to the fatal shooting of Isaiah Holiday, 25, on March 21 in the 7440 block of Calhoun Road.
A teenage boy is in serious condition after a shooting that investigators say stemmed from an altercation in southeast Houston Thursday afternoon.
A double murder case that went cold for 36 years has finally resulted in an arrest.
A 64-year-old man has been charged with capital murder in connection to the 1990 killings of 22-year-old Cheryl Henry, and Andy Atkinson, 21, Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare announced.
A popular social media trend called “urban exploring” turned dangerous for a couple who entered a vacant hotel in Southwest Houston and were confronted by an armed security guard, according to Houston police investigators and video posted online.
As the partial federal government shutdown stretches into its 40th day, the Houston Police Officers’ Union is reaching out to TSA employees at Houston-area airports, highlighting career opportunities at the Houston Police Department.
A robbery at a north Houston pawn shop and jewelry store turned into a shooting Tuesday afternoon, leaving a female customer injured, according to the Houston Police Department.
Charges have been filed against an 18-year-old suspect in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 76-year-old man in northwest Houston over the weekend.
Un hombre se encuentra en estado crítico después de que, según la policía, forzó la entrada a una vivienda en el suroeste de Houston y fue baleado por el dueño de la casa. Investigadores dicen que aún no está claro qué ocurrió antes de ese momento.
Houston Police responded to a shooting near Center and Studemont Streets in Houston, where one person was injured and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Dennis Xavier Arguello-Acosta, 22, has been arrested and charged in connection with the hit-and-run death of off-duty Fort Bend County Deputy Kenneth Lewis, who was fatally struck while assisting stranded motorists on Interstate 10.
Henry faces four felony burglary charges and is accused of targeting homes while residents were at work, stealing valuables to sell at pawn shops; he has a lengthy criminal history and outstanding warrants in other counties.
Officers found up to 90 people present and executed a search warrant, discovering the club lacked proper permits. One man was detained, though his identity and charges have not been disclosed, and the investigation is ongoing.
Two Houston police officers were hospitalized Friday afternoon after a patrol vehicle was struck and flipped during a crash in southeast Houston, authorities said.
The Texas Medical Board has suspended the license of a Houston doctor following his arrest on a possession of child pornography charge.
The Houston Police Department has released bodycam and surveillance footage of a standoff that led to a fatal shooting outside a southwest Houston hotel last month.
Community leaders and civil rights advocates are speaking out after a major change inside the Houston Police Department that they say could impact trust between officers and the public.
A man was killed in an alleged drive-by shooting in North Houston on Sunday morning, with police receiving a 911 call at 11:07 a.m. regarding the incident near Bauman Road and Sunnyside Street. The victim, a Hispanic man, was pronounced dead at the scene after being shot multiple times. There is currently no information available about a suspect, and HPD homicide detectives are conducting an investigation.
A motorcyclist in their 30s was killed in a collision with a minivan at the intersection of Almeda Road and Hepburn Street on Sunday morning. The minivan was moving from a stop sign when the motorcycle crashed into it, resulting in the motorcyclist's death on the scene. The Houston Police Department's Drug Recognition Unit confirmed the minivan driver was not under the influence, and it remains unclear if speed was a factor in the crash.
The Houston Rodeo carnival was closed early on Saturday night due to safety concerns after crowds became rowdy and began to run, causing a chain reaction. Despite social media rumors of a shooting, both Houston Police and rodeo officials confirmed there was no gun involved, and a few fights were quickly dispersed by officers.
Samone Dionne Emerson, 42, faces felony charges for allegedly hindering the arrest and tampering with evidence related to Johna Robinson, 49, a murder suspect in Houston. Robinson, accused of killing Terribia Dembry on February 24, was mistakenly released before murder charges were filed, later apprehended on March 13. Both Emerson and Robinson are set to appear in court on Monday.
Houston police are seeking information on a hit-and-run incident involving a white Mercedes SUV that occurred on February 24 at the 2200 Bagby Street intersection in Midtown. Surveillance footage shows the SUV causing another car to swerve and crash. The public is urged to contact the HPD Hit-and-Run unit with any information.
Houston police have confirmed the identity of the suspect who was fatally shot by a Houston Police Department SWAT officer during a shootout.
A taser was discovered aboard a Southwest Airlines plane at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport, prompting passengers to be removed and re screened before departure.
Homicide detectives are responding to a deadly shooting Wednesday morning in southwest Houston, HPD confirmed.
A man is in critical condition after being shot by his father during an argument over vehicle keys Wednesday morning.
Two people died following a major car crash in the Post Oak area Tuesday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department.
A man was seriously injured after he was struck by a train at Hermann Park Monday, according to the Houston Police Department.
Darius Dewayne Hall, 18, is charged with capital murder for allegedly shooting Marietta Allison during a robbery in the Heights. He led police on a chase in a stolen vehicle, ending in a standoff at an apartment complex before his arrest. Hall faces additional charges of evading arrest with a vehicle and tampering with evidence. He is scheduled for a preliminary court appearance on Monday.
A woman was shot and killed in the Heights during a possible robbery, according to the Houston Police Department. The incident occurred around midnight in the 500 block of West 20th Street, where officers found the victim with a gunshot wound on the sidewalk. Despite lifesaving efforts, she was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Investigations are ongoing with detectives interviewing witnesses, but no suspect information is available yet; the public is urged to contact authorities with any information.
Houston residents now have an online tool to track crime in their neighborhoods thanks to a new interactive dashboard launched by the City of Houston.
Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting in north Houston after a man who was shot late Sunday night made it to a nearby store for help before dying at the hospital.
A man was shot and killed outside a business in the 11400 block of Bissonnet Street, southwest Houston, on Friday night. Police responded to a shooting call at around 10:30 p.m. and found the deceased man in the parking lot. Details about the victim or suspect are currently unavailable, and the Houston Police Department Homicide division is investigating.
Nearly two months after a man’s body was found where White Oak Bayou meets Buffalo Bayou in downtown Houston, his family says they are still waiting for answers about how he died.
A man was hospitalized following an officer-involved shooting in Downtown Houston on Sunday morning. The incident occurred at Main and Bell Streets around 8:54 a.m., and the officer involved was unharmed.
A Fort Bend County Sheriff's deputy, Deputy Lewis, was critically injured in a hit-and-run incident while assisting a stranded motorist on I-10 near Eldridge in Houston. The vehicle that struck him fled the scene, and the Houston Police Department is investigating. Deputy Lewis, who was in his personal vehicle at the time, was taken to a hospital and is in critical but stable condition. The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office expressed their support for Deputy Lewis and his family.
A man was shot and killed in the parking lot of a Valero gas station on MLK Boulevard and Southlea Street in Southeast Houston around 10 p.m. on Friday. Houston police found the victim with gunshot wounds and he died at the scene. A suspect was taken into custody, although the charges were not specified. Investigators are seeking information from the public and have requested tips to be directed to Crime Stoppers.
Police raided Mambo’s Sports Bar in northwest Houston, which was reportedly operating as an illegal after-hours club causing neighborhood disturbances. Two individuals were arrested for serving alcohol during prohibited hours, and further investigations by multiple agencies may lead to additional charges and penalties.
A homeowner was killed during a burglary at a Memorial area residence in Houston early Saturday morning. The incident began when a caller reported hearing glass breaking, leading to an altercation and gunfire. Both the homeowner and the suspect were shot and taken to the hospital, where the homeowner died. The suspect has been charged with murder, and the investigation is ongoing.
A man and a woman were hospitalized after leading officers on a chase through northwest Houston early Thursday morning.
Adan Gracia, 21, has been charged with capital murder for allegedly killing smoke shop owner Fernando Gallardo during an attempted robbery in northwest Houston. Gallardo was found dead at the Daze Elevated smoke shop by an employee who noticed suspicious signs. Gracia was detained after being identified through surveillance footage and is scheduled to appear in court on February 16.
Nicholas Youngblood, 21, was arrested after shooting another man nine times following an argument in Downtown Houston. The incident occurred at 909 Texas Avenue, and the victim was hospitalized in critical condition. Youngblood faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and is scheduled to appear in court on February 16.
An 18-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot in a north Houston home on Granville Drive early Sunday morning. The suspect, believed to be the ex-boyfriend of a resident, fired shots into the home, injuring the young man while other occupants remained unharmed by dropping to the floor. The relationship between the suspect and the victim is currently unknown, and the police are seeking information on the incident.
Un co-dueño de una tienda en el norte de Houston fue encontrado muerto a tiros dentro del negocio, lo que llevó a una investigación por homicidio. Un hombre, que coincide con la descripción del sospechoso captado por las cámaras de vigilancia, fue detenido después de ser encontrado conduciendo el vehículo desaparecido de la víctima. Hasta ahora, no se han presentado cargos formales y la policía continúa investigando los eventos que llevaron al tiroteo. La causa y manera de muerte aún están siendo revisadas por el Instituto de Ciencias Forenses del Condado Harris.
A former Houston Police Department sketch artist, recognized by Guinness World Records as the most successful in her field, has volunteered her expertise to help identify a masked individual captured in the Nancy Guthrie video.
New DNA technology is bringing renewed attention to a 45-year-old Christmas Day double murder in Houston. The Texas Department of Public Safety says evidence in the 1980 killings of Estella and Andrew Salinas has been submitted for modern analysis, and a $6,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to an arrest.
Police in north Houston are searching for three Hispanic male suspects involved in the fatal shooting of a 33-year-old man at an apartment complex on Jensen Drive around 4:35 a.m. Wednesday. The suspects, armed with handguns and a rifle, fled southbound in a small blue vehicle. The victim's identity is pending next of kin notification, and witnesses reported two of the suspects shot the victim before escaping.
Houston police are investigating a shootout that left one suspect injured after an attempted jugging near a gun range in southwest Houston.
Houston Police Department has released surveillance footage of two men accused of carrying out an armed robbery at a Bellaire convenience store on New Year’s Eve.
A former Prairie View police officer is wanted after being accused of using his authority to sexually harass a civilian during a traffic stop, according to court records.
An irate customer at Chaco’s Mexican restaurant in Houston shot at the building after being refused service, injuring an unrelated woman in the parking lot. The incident occurred around 9:06 p.m. on Saturday, and the woman is in stable condition at the hospital. The suspect fled before police arrived, and authorities are seeking information from the public.
Houston police are investigating after two contractor workers for Union Pacific were attacked and left injured during an armed robbery near railroad tracks in northeast Houston.
Police say a woman in her 20s was exiting a club and crossing the street when a speeding vehicle struck her, dragging her along the road before hitting another car.
Authorities in Houston have released new surveillance footage, in hopes of learning more information on a fatal shooting last year.
Two people have been charged with capital murder in the home invasion that killed a 72-year-old woman early Monday morning on Lockwood Drive in Houston.
Houston police are investigating multiple deaths reported downtown over the past two days, though officials say no foul play is suspected in any of the cases.
A man is dead after a shooting at a Houston park on Tuesday night, and investigators with the Houston Police Department believe the shooting may have stemmed from an attempted robbery.
Charges have been filed against a Detroit man who allegedly traveled to Houston and returned to Michigan after fatally shooting a woman multiple times at an Eastex Freeway storage unit in November.
Houston police are looking for a suspect who shot a woman inside a northwest Houston apartment Friday evening.
Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office arrested an off-duty Houston police officer after they say he was seen racing a vehicle on the Grand Parkway with his child in the back seat.
Authorities from the FBI, Houston Police Department and area sheriff’s offices will outline a new crackdown on rideshare-related crimes at a press conference in downtown Houston.
A Houston Texans football player was the victim of an armed robbery that led to a police pursuit, a major crash involving patrol vehicles, and the arrest of a suspect now facing multiple felony charges.
A fatal vehicle fire occurred on I-610 near Mykawa Road in Houston early Saturday morning when a speeding white pickup truck crashed into freeway signage, igniting upon impact. Two passengers, both 18, died at the scene, while the driver was rescued by a passing Good Samaritan.
A report has been filed to Houston Police Department after an unknown person was captured on video vandalizing Pride flags outside of Houston’s Montrose Center.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire sat down with 2 Investigates first on Wednesday morning to discuss reports that left Houstonians questioning whether the Houston Police Department played a role in referring thousands of individuals to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for arrests.
In a new video shared by the Houston Police Department and Mayor John Whitmire, city officials announced a stepped-up law enforcement effort aimed at improving safety on Houston’s roadways.