Suspect charged in fatal shooting of man, woman at Houston apartment complex
Houston police arrested and charged a 53-year-old man in the fatal shooting of a man and woman at an apartment complex in Southwest Houston.
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Person shot to death at Meadows Place home, police say
Police did not provide specific details, but confirmed that a person was shot to death in Meadows Place on Saturday afternoon.
US strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after missiles fired at Navy ships
The US military alleged the three tankers are part of a network that funnels billions of dollars to the Revolutionary Guard and its proxies.
High-speed crash along East Freeway sends 3 people to hospital, HPD says
Three people are expected to survive after being hurt in a high-speed crash along the East Freeway, according to HPD.
Pedestrian killed by vehicle in Sunnyside; driver arrested
Police at the scene said a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle that was going north on Cullen.
Suspect seen running from deadly north Houston shooting
A witness reported hearing an argument between the victim and another person before shots were fired.
Greek Air Force jet crashes during air show, killing 2 pilots
A Greek Air Force Phantom F4 jet crashed during a low-altitude maneuver at an air show north of Athens on Saturday, killing both pilots, officials said....
Suspect arrested, charged with capital murder after 2 found dead at west Houston apartment
A man has been arrested and charged with capital murder after a woman and a man were found shot to death inside an apartment complex management office in west Houston. PREVIOUS: Man, woman found shot to death inside west Houston apartment office Court records identify the suspect...
Driver leaves dead passenger behind in crash while fleeing from police in NE Houston, police say
Officers said they lost sight of the suspect during the chase and later found the car crashed with a passenger dead inside.
Driver flees after Galena Park pursuit ends with young man found dead in car
Police are searching for a driver who allegedly fled after a pursuit ended with a young man found dead inside a car early Saturday morning. Galena Park police said an officer was conducting traffic enforcement around 3 a.m. in the 7700 block of Clinton Drive when a gray Infiniti ...
Driver crashes into Houston police vehicle on SW Fwy near 610 West Loop, HPD says
The Houston Police Department said officers were responding to a crash on the Southwest Freeway when a driver crashed into the scene and hit an HPD vehicle....
Houston Police: Pedestrian killed in crash on Cullen Boulevard, driver arrested for DWI
A pedestrian was killed Friday night after being struck by a vehicle near Cullen Boulevard and Bellfort Avenue, according to the Houston Police Department . The man was crossing Cullen outside a marked crosswalk and entered an active traffic lane around 9:46 p.m. A northbound veh...
Greek air force jet crashes at annual aerial show, starts fire
A Greek air force jet crashed at an aerial show north of Athens, starting a fire that sent large plumes of black smoke into the air in front of several thousand spectators on Saturday. There were no injuries among the attendees following the crash of the twin-seat Phantom F4 jet ...
Man dies after shooting in north Houston, suspect flees scene, deputies say
A man died after being shot by an unknown person in the 500 block of Gulf Bank Road overnight, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office . Deputies provided emergency medical care at the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead. Investigators with the Homicide Division and...
Masked men block traffic to UK's port of Dover in apparent anti-immigrant protest
A group of masked men blocked roads leading to Britain’s busiest ferry port on Saturday in what officials said appeared to be an anti-immigration protest. The Port of Dover said all traffic in and out was "stopped due to an ongoing public order incident," and police said they wer...
Months after ceasefire, Israel and Hezbollah battle over a strategic hill in Lebanon
Since a ceasefire went into effect between Israel and Hezbollah more than two months ago, fighting has stopped in much of Lebanon, but not on a strategic hill overlooking parts of a main southern city. In recent weeks, Ali Taher hill has been the scene of daily shelling and airst...
Influencer Jack Doherty arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, police say
Social media influencer Jack Doherty has been arrested in Florida.
Unruly passenger arrested after being restrained with duct tape during flight
The incident took place on American Airlines flight AA 618, which took off from Dallas and was en route to Newark, according to the FBI and the airline....
Tropical Storm Edouard renews concerns over long-standing road problems in Indian Springs
For 83-year-old Sally Gregory, the deteriorating roads around her Indian Springs home are more than an inconvenience. Earlier this year, she said they nearly prevented emergency crews from reaching her when she needed help most. In April, Gregory said she suffered a bleeding ulce...
Family identifies great-grandma as 1 of 2 people killed inside W. Houston apartment leasing office
Twenty-four hours after two people were fatally shot inside an apartment leasing office, Houston police say they still have no arrests and no clear motive....
Multiple crews responding to large wildfire near FM 2004, Brazoria County Fire Marshal's Office says
Multiple emergency crews are working to put out a large wildfire near Brazoria on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
Former Ohio officer accepts plea in 2022 shooting death of Black man
A former Ohio police officer who fatally shot a Black man lying in bed agreed to enter an Alford plea.
Former Cypress Christian School employee accused in sex crimes against underage boy in Georgia
ABC13 has learned that a one-time employee of Cypress Christian School is facing multiple charges in Georgia over allegations of sexual misconduct with an underage boy....
Food delivery drone crashes onto Highway 6 in NW Harris County
A food delivery drone operated by Zipline crashed Friday morning onto the southbound lanes of Highway 6 near Timber Creek Place Lane. No one got hurt and no property was damaged, according to the company. Law enforcement agencies told KPRC 2 News they did not receive any calls ab...
Major crash involving truck shuts down eastbound SH-99 lane near Mossy Oaks
An eastbound lane of the Grand Parkway near Mossy Oaks is closed following a major crash involving two vehicles. Drivers should avoid the area and use alternate routes while crews respond to the scene. Additional details about possible injuries and the cause of the crash were not...
Polk County crash involving TDCJ van, SUV; 8 taken to hospital
Eight people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a crash involving an SUV and a van transporting inmates in Polk County, officials say....
Suspect linked to shootings in Pasadena, New Caney and Houston found dead
A man linked to three shootings across the Houston area was found dead Friday after a police standoff in north Houston, according to the Houston Police Department . The suspect, identified as 50-year-old Pedro Gonzales, died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after pol...
Supreme Court grants Republican emergency appeal on TV ad rates before midterms
The Supreme Court granted an emergency appeal from Republicans in a dispute over campaign ad prices on Friday, clearing a legal roadblock to political parties getting cheaper TV ad time ahead of the midterm elections. The justices halted for now a lower-court ruling in favor of D...
Harris County commissioners will consider a 7.6% property tax increase next week. What to know
In an effort to reduce costs, Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey said he will propose an end to the Holistic Assistance Response Team or HART, a program that deploys unarmed first responders to non-emergency 911 calls....
Man hospitalized after shooting at apartment complex in Houston's east side, suspect on the loose, police department says
A man was hospitalized, and a suspect is on the loose after a shooting in east Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
Knife-wielding man on Brooklyn Bridge cables fatally shot after ignoring orders to drop weapon
Police fatally shot a knife-wielding man walking on the cables of New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge after he ignored orders to drop the weapon, authorities said Friday. The shooting happened when he moved within feet of an officer trying to help him climb down. The shooting at one ...
Banned Chinese air bag part blamed for death in survivable crash
Another death has been reported from faulty Chinese airbag parts that are now banned in the U.S.
Shooting investigation underway at Burger King in northeast Houston
The Houston Police Department is investigating a shooting at a Burger King in the Denver Harbor community in northeast Houston. Officers responded to the restaurant in the 6200 block of the East Freeway shortly after 10 a.m. Friday, police confirmed. One person was transported to...
Thousands of magnetic wireless power banks recalled over fire, burn hazards
About 32,400 XO Poppy Power Trip Magnetic Wireless Power Banks sold exclusively at TJX and Marshalls stores have been recalled because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite....
Houston police release sketch of man accused of asking 8-year-old girl to get in his vehicle
The Houston Police Department has released a police sketch of a man accused of asking an 8-year-old girl to get into his vehicle in the 6200 block of Haskell Street on Aug. 16. According to HPD, the man is described as bald, Black and having tattoos on his face and arms. Man, wom...
Exclusive: Misdemeanor marijuana arrests soar under Houston Mayor Whitmire by nearly 1,300%
The revelation comes two months before Houston voters could force the department to deprioritize misdemeanor marijuana enforcement.
Pasadena shooting leaves woman hospitalized; suspect remains at large
Pasadena Police are investigating a shooting reported around 6:20 a.m. Friday in the 200 block of West Jackson Avenue. Officers found an adult woman inside a vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds. She was taken to a hospital, where her condition is currently unknown. Man, woman fo...
Juvenile Struck In Hit-and-Run Near Neighborhood Park
Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies are investigating a hit-and-run crash after a juvenile pedestrian was struck near a neighborhood park Friday. The crash occurred near North Mist Drive and North Vista Drive. The driver of a gray work van — described as having numbers on...
Pennsylvania youth football coaches charged following on-field fight in Pittsburgh
Three Pennsylvania youth football coaches were charged Thursday, days after they were part of a massive brawl during the final minutes of a game, police said....
Man found dead after kitchen fire at apartment complex near Pearland
A Houston man is dead following a kitchen fire Friday morning at an apartment on Cattails Lane. Houston Fire Department crews responded to 6313 Cattails Lane at 11:43 p.m. Friday after a neighbor reported smelling smoke coming from the adjacent apartment. “First due company had l...
6 people hospitalized after wrong-way crash in northwest Harris County, sheriff says
Six people were hospitalized after a wrong-way crash in northwest Harris County on Thursday evening, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Six hospitalized after HCSO says a wrong-way driver crashed into six vehicles in northwest Harris County
Harris County Sheriff deputies responded to reports of a wrong-way driver near Mueschke Road and FM 2920 in northwest Harris County. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, deputies tried to pull over the vehicle but the driver took. The Sheriff says after a short pursuit the driver cr...
FM-2920 closed in Tomball after wrong-way driver crashes into 6 vehicles
The suspect reportedly crashed into vehicles during a brief chase.
Pennsylvania teen and his mother are charged in the stabbing death of the son's girlfriend
Authorities released police bodycam footage Thursday showing the discovery of a Pennsylvania college student’s body that led to the arrest of her boyfriend, who said in court documents that a “demon” told him to stab her. The boyfriend's mother, meanwhile, is accused of helping h...
HPD investigating 2 people dead at Mid West Houston apartment complex
Houston police detectives are investigating a possible double homicide at an apartment complex on Ella Lee Lane. Officers got to scene near S Gessner and Westheimer a little after 6:45 p.m. Thursday evening. HPD has not said what happened or how the people died. KPRC has a crew h...
Renting by the hour: Recording studio operating in a gated community frustrates neighbors
Residents of a Spring Branch subdivision say a home advertised online as a recording studio has brought late‑night disturbances, safety concerns and police visits, even as the people inside insist they are running a legal business....
Men arrested, accused of stealing $400,000 in jewelry from pawn shop, records show
Several men are facing criminal charges connected to armed robberies at pawn shops in Houston, according to court documents.
Woman hospitalized after medical emergency leads to crash into Cypresswood home
A woman was hospitalized after a medical emergency caused her to lose control of her vehicle and crash into the side of a Cypresswood home. The homeowner Mark Griffis tells KPRC 2 he was lying in bed watching TV when he heard a loud bang and felt the entire house shake. “I saw a ...
Pedestrian shoots, kills man inside car near The Heights
Houston homicide detectives are responding to the 700 block of Cottage Street on Thursday afternoon after a man was fatally shot inside his car. The shooting happened just after 1 p.m. and police said the shooter, a pedestrian, took off running after. Police said the victim is be...
Dickinson police officer rescues driver from burning vehicle on I-45
A Dickinson police officer rescued a driver from a burning vehicle early Wednesday morning after emergency calls came in about a major crash on Interstate 45. Officer Brown arrived near Exit 19 around 2:56 a.m. and found flames coming from the vehicle’s engine area. As the fire s...
Driver shot inside vehicle during fight with pedestrian in The Heights, HPD says
HPD said there was a fight between a pedestrian and the driver of a grey Honda Civic. At some point during the fight, the pedestrian shot the driver, who then lost control of the car and crashed....
Justice Department pardon lawyer who says she was fired in dispute over Mel Gibson's gun rights sues
A former Justice Department pardon attorney who says she was fired after she refused to recommend the restoration of actor Mel Gibson's gun rights sued Thursday over her termination, calling it illegal punishment for her unwillingness to grant a “political favor” to a friend of P...
K9 alert leads to $19,000 cash seizure from Dominican Republic-bound travelers in Philadelphia
A man and a woman traveling Monday from Philadelphia International Airport to the Dominican Republic ended up traveling a little lighter after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) currency detector K9 alerted officers to thousands of dollars of undeclared currency....
1 dead after shooting, crash in north Houston on Archer Street
One person is dead after a shooting and a crash in north Houston, officials confirm.
Thunder mistaken as gunfire prompts emergency response at Magnolia elementary school, officials say
A clap of thunder was mistaken for a gunshot at Willie E. Williams Elementary School in Magnolia, leading to a 911 call and a large law enforcement response around 12:45 p.m., according to Magnolia ISD. The district said the teacher was in an interior room and did not realize a t...
Possible lightning strike sparks house fire in northwest Harris County, officials say
Harris County Precinct 4 deputies are helping the Cy-Fair Fire Department respond to a residential fire in the 8300 block of Shadow Wind Drive. Officials said the blaze may have been caused by lightning as thunderstorms pass through the region. Firefighters remain at the scene. D...
British police try to track down theft of 70,000 pints worth of Guinness stout
British police have a stout task ahead: recovering 70,000 pints worth of stolen Guinness. Two trailer truckloads of the famously creamy dark beer valued at 115,000 pounds ($155,000) were stolen from a depot near Liverpool in northwest England, the Cheshire Constabulary said Thurs...
ICE agent arrested in Texas federally charged with lying about Minneapolis shooting, AP reports
Christian Castro was released from a Texas jail last week as Minnesota continues its effort to extradite him on separate state charges.
Oregon man accused of firing more than 200 rounds during SWAT standoff
An Oregon man is accused of firing toward tree workers and sheriff’s drones during an incident in which investigators believe he may have fired more than 200 rounds....
Watch: Mystery animal attacks man in New Hampshire parking lot
A mystery animal attacked a man in a Lebanon, New Hampshire, parking lot, surveillance video released by police shows.