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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 involved...

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 critical...

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 wa...

Charges have been filed against Ethan Tutson, 38, in connection with a shooting that injured a 51-year-old woman at 11239 Crown Park Drive on November 28, 2023, around 5:05 p.m. Tutson faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful carrying of a weapon as filed in the 180th State District Court. He remains at large and is known to operate a maroon Dodge Charger, Texas license plates NSV8830, and a newer model gray or tan Chevrolet Impala with unknown plates. Ethan Tutson (HPD) The incident unfolded when the victim and a witness were attacked by Tutson after a verbal dispute escalated. Despite being shot more than once, the victim was able to seek help and was later released from the hospital. The Houston Police Department (HPD) Major Assaults & Family Viol...

HOUSTON, TEXAS, February 7, 2024 - Willie Issac Bernard Ewing, 33, faces charges of tampering with evidence-human corpse following the discovery of a female found deceased in a ditch at 13100 Halifax Street on January 11 at approximately 1:15 p.m. Ewing, whose November 2023 booking photo has been released, is currently hospitalized. Willie Issac Bernard Ewing (HPD) The victim has been identified as Sierra Hayes, 29. The manner and cause of her death are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. Houston Police Department patrol officers found Hayes unresponsive in a ditch after responding to a report at the location. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene. Investigations led to the arrest of Ewing on Monday, February 5...

HOUSTON, TEXAS - February 6, 2024 - A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 1 p.m. on Monday, February 5, on the 10600 block of Katy Freeway (West Interstate Highway 10). The suspect, identified as 21-year-old Jorge Clemente, faces charges of intoxication manslaughter filed in the 230th State District Court. Jorge Clemente (HPD) The crash resulted in the death of a 34-year-old male, whose identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. According to the Houston Police Department (HPD) Vehicular Crimes Division, a witness reported that the driver of a red Dodge Durango, later identified as Clemente, was speeding in the left emergency lane and weaving through traffic. The Durango then c...

HOUSTON - A fatal hit-and-run crash occurred at 400 Parker Road at approximately 11:05 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, prompting an investigation by Houston police. The deceased has been identified as 38-year-old Raymond Martinez, who is pictured below. Raymond Martinez (Photo Courtesy of HPD) The incident happened when Martinez was crossing the street, not at a crosswalk, and was struck by an unknown vehicle. The driver involved did not stop to render aid and immediately fled the scene. Houston Fire Department paramedics declared Martinez deceased at the scene of the accident. The Houston Police Department is calling for anyone with information about the crash or the identity of the driver and vehicle to come forward. They can contact the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4072 or prov...

HOUSTON, TX (January 31, 2024) A 50-year-old Houston man, Daniel A. Reyes-Gomez, has been sentenced to a 60-year prison term without the possibility of parole for the continuous sexual assault of two girls, ages 7 and 12, beginning in 2020. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg emphasized the importance of trials in such cases to ensure justice for the young victims. Reyes-Gomez was convicted by a Harris County jury and chose to have his punishment determined by a judge, who imposed the sentence on Thursday. The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Danielle Oxford and Rachel Barlow, specializing in Crimes Against Children and Trafficking/Exploitation, respectively. Under Texas law, Reyes-Gomez is required to serve the full duration of his sentence.

The Texas Department of Public Safety has issued a CLEAR Alert for a missing Houston woman , Riccy Hernandez Maldonado, 25. Authorities are concerned for her safety as her disappearance is considered involuntary and she may be in imminent danger. Riccy Hernandez Maldonado - Photo Courtesy of HPD Riccy was last observed on January 11, 2024, at 06:53 AM, near 11415 Roark Rd in Houston, TX. She is described as a Hispanic female, with black hair, brown eyes, 5 feet 4 inches in height, and weighing approximately 120 pounds. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a cream long-sleeve shirt and green pants. The Houston Police Department is leading the search and requests that anyone with information about Riccy Hernandez Maldonado's whereabouts contact them at (832) 394-1840. T...

HOUSTON, TEXAS - Houston Police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place at 6503 Wanda Lane around 12:55 a.m. on Saturday, December 9. The identity of the 44-year-old male victim is currently pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. According to the HPD Homicide Division, patrol officers responded to a call at an apartment complex at the stated address. Witnesses reported that the victim and an unknown male suspect were involved in an argument. The confrontation escalated, leading to the suspect shooting the victim multiple times. Responding paramedics from the Houston Fire Department pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. The suspect, who was with a group of unidentified individuals, fled the location. Some left on foot, while others depa...