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Couple found shot to death in northwest Harris County home in suspected murder-suicide
Harris County

Couple found shot to death in northwest Harris County home in suspected murder-suicide

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A couple was found shot to death inside their home in the 13700 block of Bonaventure Drive. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, this is being investigated as a possible murder-suicide. https://youtu.be/a0LPh9FYqgs According to deputies, a family member arrived at the home after noticing the children had not left for school. The family member discovered a man and woman with gunshot wounds inside the master bedroom while the three children in the home were still asleep. The children were not harmed. Deputies stated the man was in his 50s and the woman was in her 30s. More information will follow if it becomes available.
Houston police asking for public’s help after double fatal shooting on Windswept Lane
Houston

Houston police asking for public’s help after double fatal shooting on Windswept Lane

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that left two men dead in the 6300 block of Windswept Lane around 7:35 p.m. on November 7, 2025. According to the Houston Police Department Homicide Division, officers responded to an assault call near the address and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported by Houston Fire Department paramedics to a hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. While at the scene, officers discovered a second man lying on the sidewalk with gunshot wounds. Paramedics pronounced him deceased at the location. The victims were identified as 30-year-old Rafael Xe Rax and 21-year-old Jose Cuz Shol. Investigators developed a possible suspect, des...
Harris County judge leads trade mission to Taiwan and Japan to promote foreign investment
Texas

Harris County judge leads trade mission to Taiwan and Japan to promote foreign investment

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Judge Lina Hidalgo returned from an international trade mission to Taiwan and Japan, where she led a delegation of business and civic leaders to promote Harris County as a global hub for advanced manufacturing, technology, and clean energy. File Photo (August 2025) The trip, organized in partnership with the Greater Houston Partnership, Houston First, the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Houston, and the Japan America Society of Houston, included meetings with senior government officials and executives from major corporations considering U.S. expansion. Judge Hidalgo stated that the mission was designed to strengthen international partnerships and attract investments that will create long-term economic growth for Harris County. The delegation highlighte...
Houston police seek three persons of interest after teen fatally shot on Homestead Road
Texas

Houston police seek three persons of interest after teen fatally shot on Homestead Road

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are asking for the public’s help in identifying three men wanted for questioning in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred around 4 p.m. on November 9, 2025, in the 9500 block of Homestead Road. According to the Houston Police Department Homicide Division, officers responded to a parking lot at the location and found 17-year-old Damaurion Dunham suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene. Witnesses told investigators that a verbal altercation led to the shooting. Detectives have released photos of three Black males described as persons of interest in the case. Anyone with information on their identities or the shooting is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 71...
60-year-old woman charged with murder in fatal shooting of man on Sunflower Street
Houston

60-year-old woman charged with murder in fatal shooting of man on Sunflower Street

HOUSTON, TX – A woman has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in southeast Houston Monday night. https://youtu.be/hCOC-x63SEk According to the Houston Police Department, the shooting occurred around 9:25 p.m. on November 10 in the 4600 block of Sunflower Street. Officers arrived to find 34-year-old Brenton Griffin suffering from a gunshot wound. The Houston Fire Department transported him to an area hospital, where doctors pronounced him deceased. Court documents show that Roxanne Elaine Albert, 60, has been charged with murder in the 182nd Criminal District Court. Records also indicate Albert has two prior felony convictions, one for aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury in 1988 and another for evading arrest with a motor vehicle in 2007. ...
Man using walker struck and killed by vehicle on Aldine Bender Road
Harris County

Man using walker struck and killed by vehicle on Aldine Bender Road

HUMBLE, TX – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Aldine Bender near Lee Rd, around 10:30 p.m. https://youtu.be/snHKVl4X7ec According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division, the victim, described as a 50- to 60-year-old man who was possibly homeless, was either crossing or standing in the street when he was hit and projected into the median. EMS pronounced him deceased at the scene. The driver, a man about 40 years old, remained on scene, cooperated with investigators, and showed no signs of intoxication. The case will be reviewed by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.
Elderly man shot after being forced to withdraw money at ATM in west Houston
Houston

Elderly man shot after being forced to withdraw money at ATM in west Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A 70-year-old man was shot during an armed robbery at a UElderly man shot after being forced to withdraw money at ATM in west HoustonSAA ATM in a Walmart parking lot in west Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. https://youtu.be/ehkFCTAqDuA The incident began around 11:06 p.m. near Westview and the Beltway. Police said the victim was approached by at least one suspect who forced him to withdraw money from the ATM. After obtaining the cash, the suspect shot the man once. The victim managed to drive away but lost consciousness a short distance later. A tow truck driver passing by found him shot inside his vehicle and called 911. The Houston Fire Department transported the man to a nearby hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Police said...
Man shot multiple times during exchange of gunfire in southwest Houston
Houston

Man shot multiple times during exchange of gunfire in southwest Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot multiple times in the 5800 block of Heatherbloom in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/u2-7Si_50VY According to the Houston Police Department, the shooting occurred around 10:15 p.m. When officers arrived, they found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The Houston Fire Department transported him to a nearby hospital, where he remains in unknown condition. Police said the victim and another man exchanged gunfire before the second man fled in a white SUV. The suspect is described only as a Black male who left the area after the shooting. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Houston Police Department’s Major Assaults Division or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Man fatally shot on Sunflower Street in southeast Houston
Houston

Man fatally shot on Sunflower Street in southeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man was fatally shot in the 4800 block of Sunflower Street in southeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. https://youtu.be/FHUciuj_pwA The shooting was reported around 9:30 p.m. When officers arrived, they found the Houston Fire Department on scene treating the victim. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. Police said they currently have no witnesses or suspect information and are asking anyone with details to come forward. The scene is located about 0.7 miles from a separate fatal shooting earlier on Clover Street, but investigators do not believe the two incidents are related at this time. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division or Crime Stoppe...
Handyman found fatally shot outside garage residence in southeast Houston
Houston

Handyman found fatally shot outside garage residence in southeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man was found fatally shot in the 4800 block of Clover Street in southeast Houston Monday night. https://youtu.be/n2TjC6b4n8U According to the Houston Police Department, the shooting occurred around 8:55 p.m. When officers arrived, they found Houston Fire Department crews on scene attempting to render aid. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police said the man lived in the garage portion of the residence as a handyman. The residents inside reported hearing multiple gunshots before finding him outside unresponsive. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.