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Court rules that family can not sue officer who fired fatal shots in Harding Street raid
By Miya Shay at ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
The decision comes more than seven years after two people were killed inside their southeast Houston home during a Jan. 2019 no-knock drug raid that was based on false information.
Key takeaway 2019 no-knock drug raid that was based on false information.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The court's ruling in the Harding Street raid case has significant implications for Piney Point Village residents, who like many in the Houston area, are still grappling with the fallout of this botched operation. As a community that values public safety, the fact that a no-knock drug raid was conducted based on false information raises concerns about the protocols in place to prevent such tragedies. The incident, which occurred just a few miles from Piney Point Village, highlights the need for continued scrutiny of law enforcement practices and the importance of accountability. Residents will be watching to see how local law enforcement agencies respond to this ruling and whether they will take steps to review and revise their own procedures to prevent similar incidents in the future. This case serves as a stark reminder of the need for transparency and oversight in policing.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The decision comes more than seven years after two people were killed inside their southeast Houston home during a Jan. 2019 no-knock drug raid that was based on false information.
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