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Houston Police Chief Troy Finner

Local

Report: Violent crime in Houston down 12% compared to last year, but property crimes have increased

Ashley Brown

Posted on May 3, 2023 · The latest crime analysis showed overall violent crime is down 12%, and the murder rate is down 27% compared to last year.

Tags crime in Houston Troy Finner violent crime in houston

HPD Sugar Land Shootout

Houston

Seven Houston police officers involved in deadly shootout after car chase, chief says

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on February 15, 2023 · The officers who shot and killed a man at the end of a 20-minute police pursuit early Wednesday have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into the shooting.

Tags Houston Police Department sugar land Troy Finner

Crime

Alleged carjacker shot by police after running over one man and stabbing another, HPD says

Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on April 5, 2022 · Police say the man crashed a stolen truck into an apartment building after running over its owner, then tried to attack a concierge and stabbed another man.

Tags carjacking Houston Police Department hpd police shooting Troy Finner

Criminal Justice

Deputy constable shot to death in Sharpstown mall by a man later killed by Houston police, HPD says

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on February 23, 2022 · The San Jacinto County officer was off duty working a second job at the time of the shooting.

Tags police shooting Sharpstown mall Troy Finner

Houston Police Department

Breaking News

Police shoot and kill a man suspected of robbery in north Houston

Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on February 7, 2022 · The man was inside of a vehicle parked in a driveway when the shooting began, police said.

Tags Houston Police Department hpd north houston police shooting Troy Finner

Criminal Justice

The city will spend $44 million on new programs and police overtime after a recent crime wave

Jack Williams

Posted on February 3, 2022 · The plan includes increased patrols around busy shopping areas, night clubs and convenience stores that have been trouble spots for violent crime.

Tags Houston Police Department sylvester turner Troy Finner violent crime

Criminal Justice

Houston police identify the alleged killer of Precinct 5 Corporal Charles Galloway

Caroline Love

Posted on January 24, 2022 · Oscar Rosales, 51, was charged with capital murder for his alleged role in the shooting death of Corporal Charles Galloway.

Tags Charles galloway crime criminal justice harris county news Troy Finner

Astroworld

Houston police chief walks back theory that an Astroworld security guard may have been drugged

Paul DeBenedetto / Lucio Vasquez

Posted on November 10, 2021 · The chief put the theory forward Saturday.

Tags Astroworld crowd surge Houston Police Department travis scott Troy Finner

Astroworld

Travis Scott says he will cover funeral costs related to Astroworld Festival

Jaclyn Diaz, NPR / Bill Chappell, NPR

Posted on November 9, 2021 · Artist Travis Scott made the offer on Monday as more than a dozen victims filed lawsuits against him and other festival organizers.

Tags Astroworld Live Nation sylvester turner travis scott Troy Finner

Criminal Justice

Houston Policer Officer Killed While Serving An Arrest Warrant At A Harris County Apartment

Florian Martin

Posted on September 20, 2021 · A second officer was hospitalized, and the man they were trying to arrest was shot and killed by police.

Tags Houston Police Department hpd police shooting sylvester turner Troy Finner

Criminal Justice

Houston Police Officer Shot While Responding To Parking Space Dispute In Kingwood, HPD Says

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on July 5, 2021 · The wounded officer was hospitalized and is in "stable, but still serious, critical condition," according to Houston Police Chief Troy Finner.

Tags hpd kingwood Mayor Turner officer involved shooting Troy Finner

Criminal Justice

Houston Chief Calls 1977 Police Killing ‘Straight-Up Murder’

Associated Press

Posted on June 29, 2021 · Joe Campos Torres was a Mexican-American Vietnam War veteran who was beaten to death by Houston police officers in 1977.

Tags buffalo bayou George Floyd Houston Police Department joe campos torres mexican american Troy Finner Vietnam veterans

Harris County

Harris County Leaders Propose Multi-Million Dollar Investment To Curb Increase In Violent Crime

Lucio Vasquez / Andrew Schneider

Posted on June 28, 2021 · The proposed investments would target the county's massive backlog of jury trials, as well as upgrade law enforcement body camera technology.

Tags Commissioner Adrian Garcia commissioners court Ed Gonzalez Lina Hidalgo Troy Finner

Houston Matters

Houston Police Chief Finner Points To Pandemic Suspension Of Social Services, Court Backlog For Crime Increase

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on June 21, 2021 · Chief Finner discussed issues impacting criminal justice in Houston during an interview on Houston Matters Monday.

Tags houston police chief Houston Police Department Troy Finner

Houston Matters

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner (June 21, 2021)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on June 21, 2021 · On Monday's show: A conversation with new HPD Chief Troy Finner, and we discuss the important role music and musicians play in the cultural life of our city.

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HPD Sugar Land Shootout

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Seven Houston police officers involved in deadly shootout after car chase, chief says

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on February 15, 2023 · The officers who shot and killed a man at the end of a 20-minute police pursuit early Wednesday have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into the shooting.

Tags Houston Police Department sugar land Troy Finner

Crime

Alleged carjacker shot by police after running over one man and stabbing another, HPD says

Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on April 5, 2022 · Police say the man crashed a stolen truck into an apartment building after running over its owner, then tried to attack a concierge and stabbed another man.

Tags carjacking Houston Police Department hpd police shooting Troy Finner

Criminal Justice

Deputy constable shot to death in Sharpstown mall by a man later killed by Houston police, HPD says

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on February 23, 2022 · The San Jacinto County officer was off duty working a second job at the time of the shooting.

Tags police shooting Sharpstown mall Troy Finner

Houston Police Department

Breaking News

Police shoot and kill a man suspected of robbery in north Houston

Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on February 7, 2022 · The man was inside of a vehicle parked in a driveway when the shooting began, police said.

Tags Houston Police Department hpd north houston police shooting Troy Finner

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