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Houston police fatally shoot man after vehicle chase in Southwest Houston

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on July 28, 2023 · The man who was shot and killed allegedly led police on a chase in a stolen truck and later pointed a gun at officers, according to the Houston Police Department.

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Houston police officer accused of shooting wife fired, department says

Nicolas Pinto

Posted on June 21, 2023 · HPD announced on Twitter on Tuesday that Galib Chowdhury, 31, was fired following his arrest on June 12 for allegedly shooting his wife, Sadaf Iqbal, 30, in the face

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Spring Branch ISD police officer fatally shoots man suspected of killing his father before stealing cars outside elementary school

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on November 30, 2023 · A man suspected of fatally shooting his father on Thursday in the 2500 block of Mona Lee Lane was subsequently shot and killed by a school district police officer in the 2800 block of Campbell Road, after allegedly stealing two cars outside of Buffalo Creek Elementary.

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Police, family continue Houston search for missing California mother

Sarah Grunau

Posted on November 28, 2023 · Anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to the Houston Police Department at 832-394-1840. 

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University of Houston to sport commemorative helmet decals Saturday to honor ex-football players killed in crash

Sarah Grunau

Posted on November 17, 2023 · Former University of Houston football players D.J. Hayden, Zachary McMillian and Ralph Oragwu were pronounced dead at the scene of the deadly car crash that killed six people in total.

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Houston police announce major auto theft ring bust, cars totaling $10 million

Sarah Grunau

Posted on November 16, 2023 · Rodriguez would often conduct FaceTime video calls to direct his workers to specific vehicles to steal before dropping cash payments on various roads in return.

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