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HOUSTON - In what witnesses are describing as a"chop shop" operation was just raided by the Houston Police Department in the 1700 block of Skinner in north Houston. According to one of our Facebook followers who sent in the above picture, there were a lot of cars in the lot as well as several law enforcement officers and tow trucks. We are working to gather more information and will update what we learn here, so be sure to check back for updated information.

HOUSTON – A suspect was fatally shot by Houston Police Department officers after opening fire on them at an apartment complex north of downtown on Friday. The incident occurred around 5:45 p.m. at 1250 Leona Street, where officers were responding to an assault call. Photo sent in by Subscriber According to Executive Chief Tien of the Houston Police Department via a media briefing posted to X , the officers approached the specified apartment and made their presence known by knocking on the door and ringing the doorbell. A man inside the apartment responded by opening the door slightly and firing shots toward the officers. The officers returned fire, sought cover, and called for additional support, treating the situation as a case involving a barricaded suspect. https://twitter.co...

HOUSTON - Charges have been filed against Jeremy Scott Hartman, 19, in connection with a shooting that occurred on November 3, 2022, at approximately 9:40 p.m. at 8700 South Braeswood Boulevard. Hartman is charged with aggravated assault-serious bodily injury in the 178th State District Court. The incident left a 19-year-old male victim critically injured and hospitalized. Houston Police Department (HPD) Major Assaults & Family Violence Division reported that HPD patrol officers, responding to a shooting call, found the victim inside a taco truck in a parking lot at the stated address. The victim had suffered a gunshot wound and was promptly transported to the hospital by Houston Fire Department paramedics. Investigations revealed that a dark gray, four-door Cadillac was involve...

HOUSTON - February 12, 2024 - In the aftermath of the tragic shooting at Lakewood Church on February 11, 2024, a press briefing was held today, providing new details about the incident and the measures being taken in response. Mayor Sylvester Turner emphasized a commitment to full transparency in the investigation, noting that mental health issues may have played a role. The shooter was neutralized by a Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) officer and a Houston Police Department (HPD) officer, hailed as heroes by the community. Mayor Turner urged the public to support first responders and keep the injured in their prayers, announcing increased security around places of worship. Chief Troy Finner of the HPD provided an update on the victims: a 7-year-old boy remains in critica...

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A man was fatally shot in northeast Harris County after an altercation that occurred on Saturday around 6 p.m. The incident took place in the 5200 block of Aldine Mail Route, in the U-turn lane underneath the Eastex Freeway. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the confrontation began when a man, later identified as the victim, exited a Ford Explorer and approached a light-colored sedan. The initial altercation involved the victim striking the male driver of the sedan. In response, the driver of the sedan retrieved a pistol and fired at the man, striking him. The victim, estimated to be around 30 years old, was transported to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The shooter fled the scene following the incident. Additionally, a one-year-old child w...