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‘We’re Going to End This Now’: Houston Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Mother of His Children at Birthday Party
A Houston man was arrested after allegedly killing his ex-girlfriend during their child's birthday party following a heated argument, police said.
‘Billions’ Actor Akili McDowell Arrested on Murder Charges in Houston: Police
Actor Akili McDowell, known for 'Billions,' has been arrested on murder charges following a fatal shooting in Houston, officials said.
Texas Teenager Gives Birth at Work, Throws Away ‘Child, Placenta, and Umbilical Cord’ in Trash: Cops
A teenager in Texas is accused of giving birth to a baby boy and then tossing him into a dumpster because she didn’t want her boyfriend to dump her.
A Houston Man Allegedly Said He Shot 3 'Home Invaders' — But The Victims All Turned Out to Be Family: Police
A Houston man allegedly called 911 to report a home invasion, but police say he fatally shot three of his family members.
A Man Murdered a Houston Mother Walking Her 6-Year-Old Daughter to School in 1998. The Killer Remains Free.
A mom in Houston was shot and killed in front of her child. Today, the child lives with the memory as police still don't have answers in the cold-case murder.
A Duo in Texas Approached A Man Over $40 That Went Missing. One Paid for the Accusation With Their Life.
A gang member in Houston was sentenced to prison for killing a person over $40, prosecutors said. The victim and a woman approached the killer about the money.
Houston Suspect Hit Man With Car Before Kissing and Stabbing Him to Death: Police
A Houston woman is accused of running down a man with her car, getting out and kissing him before stabbing him nine times, police say.
Texas Good Samaritan Fatally Shot at McDonald's While Trying to Calm Irate Customer, Police Say
A Houston lawyer who intervened in a dispute between a McDonald’s customer and worker was shot to death, according to police.
Houston Man Accused of Fatally Shooting His Girlfriend, Hiding Body in Shallow Grave
Houston man accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend and then tried to hide the body in a shallow grave.
Louisiana Woman Shot Man She Met on Instagram After Luring Him to Parking Garage for Sex: Police
A woman in Louisiana is accused of meeting a man on Instagram, luring him in for sex and then shooting him in a parking garage.
Houston Restaurant Worker Caught on Camera Putting Genitals in Jelly Found with Child Porn on Phone: Cops
Houston police claim a restaurant employee caught putting his genitals in food was later found with child porn on his phone following an investigation.
Houston Police K9 Chasing Robbery Suspect Discovers Abandoned Puppy Tied Up in Woods, Guides Handler to Scene
A police K9 in Houston found a puppy tied up in the woods. He then guided his handler to rescue the puppy.
Boy, 12, Accused of Stabbing Houston Woman with Mental Health Issues After Argument in Driveway: Police
An argument in a Houston driveway reportedly ended with a 12-year-old boy stabbing a 59-year-old woman, police said.
Texas Teacher Accused of Having Sex With Student, 14, in Car, Sending Nude Photos on Instagram: Court Docs
A former teacher in Houston is accused of having sexual relations with underage students, sending nude photos through Instagram.
Bodies of Woman, 1-Year-Old Son Found in Park After She Allegedly Sent Text Warning of Murder-Suicide Plan
A Texas woman and her 1-year-old son were found dead inside a vehicle in a park and police say they are investigating the incident as a murder-suicide.
A Texas Teenager Learned Her Boyfriend Was Cheating. So, He Lured Her to a Park and Shot Her 22 Times.
A teenager accused of luring his on-off girlfriend to a park and then shooting her 22 times after a love triangle was exposed is now behind bars.
A Houston Woman Believed Her Girlfriend Gave Her an STD, So She Strangled Her and Dumped the Body: Court Docs
Houston woman thought her girlfriend gave her an STD, so she allegedly strangled her to death and dumped the body, police said.
Woman Uses Laptop to Tell Police She Was Being 'Held Against Her Will' by Houston Rapper in Garage for Years: Affidavit
A woman used a laptop to notify police she was kidnapped and being held captive in a garage for years by a Houston rapper, police said.
Police Say A Houston Man Pulled A Gun On A Hotel Clerk To Rob Her. She Then Pointed Her Own Gun Back At Him.
Police said a would-be robber armed with a rifle was scared off when a hotel clerk in Texas drew her own handgun, and now they’re searching for the suspect.
A New Jersey Man Met a Woman at a Houston Club. Then, Her Boyfriend Tracked Them With Her Cell Location and Killed Him.
New Jersey man met woman in Houston club. Then, he was killed by her boyfriend in a 'jealous ambush.'
A Houston Man Cashed a $7,000 Check and Posted Video of the Money on Instagram. Then, He Was Shot Dead and Robbed.
A man in Houston cashed a $7,000 check and then posted a video of the money on Instagram. Then, he was robbed and shot dead, cops say.
A Deputy Working at a Houston Nightclub Helped a Woman Home. Now, He’s Pleaded Guilty After Being Accused of Attempted Rape.
A Houston deputy working off-duty at nightclub offered to take woman home. Now, he has pleaded guilty to attempting to rape her.
A Houston Baby Girl Was Born at 29 Weeks and Survived. Then Her Dad Killed Her After She Was Brought Home Healthy From the Hospital.
A Houston baby girl was born at 29 weeks, but survived and was brought home healthy. Less than 2 weeks later, her father killed her.
Singer, Fitness Influencer Pal Caught With Over 200 Pounds of Cocaine Stuffed into Hidden Compartments in SUV, Police Say
A pair of Instagram influencers were caught in Alabama trying to traffic over 200 pounds of cocaine stuffed in hidden compartments in SUV, police said.
‘I Heard Horrific Things’: Houston Man Who Disappeared 8 Years Ago Forced to ‘Play Daddy’ By His Mother, Was Never Missing, Activist Claims
Alleged disturbing details have emerged in the case of a 25-year-old Houston man who suddenly recently reappeared eight years after he was reported missing.
Houston Man on Date Discovers Fake Parking Attendant Scammed Him Out of $40. So, He Left His Date, Fatally Shot Cheat and Returned to Restaurant, Cops Say.
A Houston man was allegedly scammed out of $40 during date, so he left date and fatally shot the scammer in the back and then returned to his date, police say.
A Texas Woman Stopped By McDonald’s For Breakfast. Then, A Man Out On Bond For Murder Robbed And Ran Over Her.
A Texas man free on bond for a murder case robbed an elderly woman and then ran over her in a McDonald’s parking lot, according to police and prosecutors.
Texas Toddler Accidentally Shoots, Kills 4-Year-Old Sister While Parents Are In Another Room: Sheriff
A 3-year-old girl grabbed a loaded gun and accidentally shot and killed her 4-year-old sister while their parents were in another room, police said.
Suspect Arrested In Connection With Fatal Shooting Of 82-Year-Old Man At Senior Living Facility
Houton police have arrested a suspect in connection to the shooting of an elderly man at a senior living facility, officials said. He was charged with murder.
An 11-Year-Old Boy Was Taking Out The Trash When A Bullet Hit Him In The Leg, Police Say
An 11-year-old boy was shot in Houston as he took out the trash at his apartment complex, police said. A suspect has been arrested and charged with injury to child.
Man Got In The Middle Of A Dispute Between Suspect And His Girlfriend, It Ended With His Murder, Police Say
A man in Houston is accused of murder after shooting and running over a victim. The victim got into a dispute between the suspect and his girlfriend.
Duo's Crime Spree Included Several Robberies. But When They Found A 28-Year-Old Alone In A Car, They Shot Him Dead.
Two people have been sentenced to prison for their role in a crime spree that included robberies, a murder and a high-speed chase, prosecutors announced.
Texas Shooting Suspect Accused Of Double Murder Of Two Men Sitting In Booth At Vietnamese Restaurant
A suspect is now in custody in connection with the double murder of two patrons at a Vietnamese restaurant in Houston, Texas, authorities said.
Years After A Missing Woman Was Found Dead In A Louisiana Ditch, Police Say They Arrested The Killer
A woman was reported missing and later found dead in a ditch in Louisiana, police said. Now, three years after her murder, police say they arrested a suspect.
Man Shot And Killed, His Toddler Found Dead In Stolen Car Hours Later. Now, Houston Police Say They Arrested The Killer.
A man was shot dead and his car was stolen in Houston. Hours later, his toddler was found dead in the vehicle. Police say they have now arrested a murder suspect.
Argument Ends When Man Shoots Dead His Mom's Boyfriend, Houston Police Say
An argument in a Houston apartment turned deadly when a man shot his mom's boyfriend to death, police said. The suspect was arrested and charged with murder.
63-Year-Old Man Found Stabbed, Dead in Burned-Out Home, Police Said. Months Later, A Suspect Is Behind Bars.
A man has been arrested in connection to the murder of a victim found in a burned-out home in Houston, police said. The victim was stabbed before the fire.
Texas Man Accused Of Torturing Elderly Man With Push Pins Before Murdering Him
A suspect in Texas allegedly used push pins to torture an elderly man who was found dead in an abandoned home in July, police said. The suspect was charged with murder.
Suspect Fatally Shot Someone Who Accused Him Of Breaking Into A Car, Police Say
A man has been charged with murder in connection to a shooting that left one dead and one hurt. Police said the victim accused the suspect of breaking into his car.
He Lost A Fight With Two Brothers And Fellow Schoolmates. Two Days Later, He Killed Them.
A man in Texas will head to prison for killing two brothers after a fight. The killer waited at a house and shot the two victims with an AR-15 rifle.
Teens Could Face Death Penalty After Killing Two People At Houston Convenience Store, Cops Say
Two teenagers in Houston face capital murder charges in connection to a double murder at a convenience store, police said. The victims' names have not been released.
Man Tried To Flee With His Infant After Being Shot, But Crashed And Died. Now, Police Say They Arrested The Shooter.
A man in Houston was shot at a convenience store and tried to flee with his infant, police said. But, he crashed his car and died from a gunshot.
Immigrant Left Work And Was Feet Away From Home When Suspects Killed Him. Who Was Responsible Remains A Mystery.
In Houston, an immigrant and former bus driver was leaving work when he was shot and killed. Police still don't have answers in the cold-case murder.
Texas Man Allegedly Executed Ex’s 9-Year-Old Daughter In ‘Senseless Act Of Domestic Violence': Officials
A Texas man allegedly shot the 9-year-old daughter of his ex-girlfriend in the head, killing the child, police said. The suspect was free on bond during the incident.
Up-And-Coming Rapper 'Stunna Bam' Arrested In Connection To Fatal Shooting At Texas Gas Station
An up-and-coming rapper is accused of fatally shooting a man outside a Houston gas station following a dispute, authorities said. He faces a murder charge.
An 11-Year-Old Was Walking Home From School. Until A Marine Veteran Decided To Stab Him To Death.
A U.S. Marine veteran is accused of stabbing a child to death as he walked home from school in Houston. The killer will now spend life in prison.
Texas Couple Charged With Murder After Severely Malnourished Girl, 8, Dies Weighing Just 29 Pounds, Police Say
A Texas couple was accused of murder in connection to the death of an 8-year-old girl who weighed around 29 pounds when she died in December 2020, police say.
Victim Found Shot To Death In Car Parked His Driveway, Suspect Arrested
A man was found shot to death in a car parking in his driveway in Houston, police said. A suspect has been arrested, but a motive hasn't been released.
Texas Teenager Accused Of Fatally Shooting Man Who Swung His Cane At Him During Altercation, Police Say
A teenager with a group of kids that allegedly harassed a Houston man is accused of shooting him when the confrontation appeared to be ending, authorities said.
11-Year-Old Was Sleeping Peaceful In His Home. Until Gunmen Opened Fire, Killing The Child.
A man in the Houston area was sentenced to decades in prison for the drive-by shooting of a child who was asleep in the home. A handgun and assault rifle were used.