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HOUSTON — U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia, Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, attorney Hugo Baldera-Ybarra and U.S. Rep. Al Green on Friday called for transparency, accountability and an independent investigation into the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, outlining new information they say was provided by federal officials and witnesses. https://youtube.com/live/zzH860_FTLA Garcia said she spoke Thursday with Acting ICE Director David Venturella after attempting to reach him throughout the week. According to Garcia, Venturella confirmed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was not the target of the operation, nor was his brother, who was also inside the van. She said the agency was attempting to locate a person with a final order of removal under an administrative warrant and believ...

HOUSTON, Texas — A man was arrested after an hourslong SWAT response Thursday evening following a family disturbance in southwest Houston in which police said he cut his brother in the throat with a knife. https://youtube.com/live/2QHu-TQUTXg According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded around 7:20 p.m. to the 7700 block of Hornwood for a reported family disturbance. Police said the suspect, believed to be in his late 30s, got into an argument with family members before pulling out two knives and cutting his brother, who is in his late 40s, in the throat. Authorities said the victim's injuries were not believed to be severe, and family members called 911. When patrol officers arrived, they found the suspect outside armed with a knife. Police said he refused ...

HOUSTON, TX - Multiple people were detained following a police pursuit that began near Interstate 10 and Lockwood Drive and ended when the suspect vehicle crashed on Turning Basin Drive near Interstate 610. After the crash, at least one suspect fled on foot, leading officers on a foot chase. During the foot pursuit, one officer injured his knee and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The extent of the officer's injury has not been released. Multiple individuals were detained in connection with the incident. Authorities have not released additional information regarding the suspects or what led to the pursuit. The investigation remains ongoing. https://youtube.com/shorts/WFgWSjFqh2Y?feature=share

HOUSTON, TX - Houston Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting after a suspect in a reported stolen vehicle was shot following a nearly 25-minute standoff in the 4100 block of Westheimer. https://youtu.be/Qc-YvcpUVAg According to Houston police, officers located a vehicle reported stolen out of Fort Bend County and repeatedly ordered the driver to exit. Police say the driver refused to comply, and as officers approached, he made a movement that led them to believe he may have been reaching for or displaying a weapon. Investigators have not confirmed whether the suspect was armed. Officers opened fire, and the suspect was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. Three separate investigations are now underway, and HPD says body camera footage will be relea...