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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.
Posted on · The latest crime analysis showed overall violent crime is down 12%, and the murder rate is down 27% compared to last year.
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.
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.
Posted on · The San Jacinto County officer was off duty working a second job at the time of the shooting.
Posted on · The man was inside of a vehicle parked in a driveway when the shooting began, police said.
Posted on · The plan includes increased patrols around busy shopping areas, night clubs and convenience stores that have been trouble spots for violent crime.
Posted on · Oscar Rosales, 51, was charged with capital murder for his alleged role in the shooting death of Corporal Charles Galloway.
Posted on · The chief put the theory forward Saturday.
Posted on · Artist Travis Scott made the offer on Monday as more than a dozen victims filed lawsuits against him and other festival organizers.
Posted on · A second officer was hospitalized, and the man they were trying to arrest was shot and killed by police.
Posted on · The wounded officer was hospitalized and is in "stable, but still serious, critical condition," according to Houston Police Chief Troy Finner.
Posted on · Joe Campos Torres was a Mexican-American Vietnam War veteran who was beaten to death by Houston police officers in 1977.
Posted on · The proposed investments would target the county's massive backlog of jury trials, as well as upgrade law enforcement body camera technology.
Posted on · Chief Finner discussed issues impacting criminal justice in Houston during an interview on Houston Matters Monday.
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.