Local
Report: Violent crime in Houston down 12% compared to last year, but property crimes have increased
Posted on · The latest crime analysis showed overall violent crime is down 12%, and the murder rate is down 27% compared to last year.
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Houston
Seven Houston police officers involved in deadly shootout after car chase, chief says
Posted on · 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.
Crime
Alleged carjacker shot by police after running over one man and stabbing another, HPD says
Posted on · 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.
Criminal Justice
Deputy constable shot to death in Sharpstown mall by a man later killed by Houston police, HPD says
Posted on · The San Jacinto County officer was off duty working a second job at the time of the shooting.
Breaking News
Police shoot and kill a man suspected of robbery in north Houston
Posted on · The man was inside of a vehicle parked in a driveway when the shooting began, police said.
Criminal Justice
The city will spend $44 million on new programs and police overtime after a recent crime wave
Posted on · The plan includes increased patrols around busy shopping areas, night clubs and convenience stores that have been trouble spots for violent crime.
Criminal Justice
Houston police identify the alleged killer of Precinct 5 Corporal Charles Galloway
Posted on · Oscar Rosales, 51, was charged with capital murder for his alleged role in the shooting death of Corporal Charles Galloway.
Astroworld
Houston police chief walks back theory that an Astroworld security guard may have been drugged
Posted on · The chief put the theory forward Saturday.
Astroworld
Travis Scott says he will cover funeral costs related to Astroworld Festival
Posted on · Artist Travis Scott made the offer on Monday as more than a dozen victims filed lawsuits against him and other festival organizers.
Criminal Justice
Houston Policer Officer Killed While Serving An Arrest Warrant At A Harris County Apartment
Posted on · A second officer was hospitalized, and the man they were trying to arrest was shot and killed by police.
Criminal Justice
Houston Police Officer Shot While Responding To Parking Space Dispute In Kingwood, HPD Says
Posted on · The wounded officer was hospitalized and is in "stable, but still serious, critical condition," according to Houston Police Chief Troy Finner.
Criminal Justice
Houston Chief Calls 1977 Police Killing ‘Straight-Up Murder’
Posted on · Joe Campos Torres was a Mexican-American Vietnam War veteran who was beaten to death by Houston police officers in 1977.
Harris County
Harris County Leaders Propose Multi-Million Dollar Investment To Curb Increase In Violent Crime
Posted on · The proposed investments would target the county's massive backlog of jury trials, as well as upgrade law enforcement body camera technology.
Houston Matters
Houston Police Chief Finner Points To Pandemic Suspension Of Social Services, Court Backlog For Crime Increase
Posted on · Chief Finner discussed issues impacting criminal justice in Houston during an interview on Houston Matters Monday.
Houston Matters
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner (June 21, 2021)
Posted on · 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.