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11-year-old boy killed by stray bullet while Texas man fled from owner of car he'd robbed, cops say
Police in Texas said an 11-year-old Darius "DJ" Dugas was killed by a stray bullet after a suspect fired at a man trying to stop him from breaking into cars.
Texas man allegedly admits he killed his friend, refuses to say where body is: Police
A suspect in Texas was arrested in connection to the presumed capital murder of his friend, a father of three, in January whose body has not been found, police said.
Woman found shot to death near a motel dumpster, police say they arrested the killer
A woman was found shot to death and left near a motel's dumpster in Texas. Police said they arrested a suspect who is being held in jail without bond.
Houston man accused of killing his 63-year-old roommate in fire
A man has been arrested after he allegedly set fire to his roommate's house in Houston, killing him. The victim was ready to evict the suspect, police noted.
Texas animal rescuers taken into custody after multiple dogs found injured, starving to death
Two animal rescuers in Texas were charged with 8 counts of animal cruelty after animal control found unsanitary conditions and injured dogs in their care, cops said.
Woman in Texas murdered hours after her son was threatened, cops say
A woman was murdered in a Texas shooting. An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with her death. He had allegedly recently threatened the victim's son.
Man said a song told him to kill a victim, body found in a burned storage unit: report
A victim was found dead in a burned storage unit in Texas, police said. The suspect said a song told him to kill and the suspect came at him with a bat.
Two men arrested after shooting at Texas intersection leaves teen dead: cops
Two men have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at a Texas intersection, police said. They have both been charged with murder.
Duo arrested in connection with 2 bodies found in burned vehicle in Texas, police said
A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with two bodies found in a burned car in Texas, police said. The man was charged with murder.
Texas woman admitted to having boyfriend kill her husband, now faces decades in prison
A Texas woman arranged with her boyfriend to have him kill her husband. Now, officials say the woman has pleaded guilty in the murder-for-hire case.
Family claimed 8-year-old son shot by stray bullet, now his brother charged with murder
An 8-year-old Texas boy was said to have been shot by a stray bullet. Police now say it was his 14-year-old brother who shot him, as he is charged with murder.
Texas woman killed her roommate by sitting on her until she suffocated, cops say
A Texas woman has been arrested after she allegedly killed her roommate by sitting on her, suffocating her. She has been charged with manslaughter, and her bail is set at $150,000.
Texas man arrested after woman found dead in her home with gunshot wound: cops
A Texas man has been arrested for the murder of a woman who was found dead in her home, police said. Another man was also shot and taken to the hospital.
Teen shot and killed mom's fiancé after the man pulled knife during argument over moving homes: report
A teenager in Texas is accused of killing his mom's fiancé during a fight about moving home, police said. The victim pulled a knife before the shooting.
78-year-old man dies after fight in grocery store parking lot, suspect arrested
A 78-year-old Texas man died after a fight in a grocery store parking lot. Police say a 40-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged with murder.
Texas dad pulled knife on high school girls for bullying daughter, now faces charges: cops
A Texas man "physically reenacted" and pulled a knife to a teenage girl's neck after his daughter claimed she was being bullied, police said.
Newly-hired high school science teacher accused of inappropriate relationship with student
A high school teacher in Texas is accused of having a relationship with a student and was arrested. Police have not released the victim's age.
Police apprehend two suspects in connection to fatal shooting after fight broke out at Texas restaurant
Two suspects are under arrest in connection to a murder at a Texas bar and restaurant late last month, police said. Both suspects are being held in jail.
Grandmother threw 3-year-old against floor and wall, killing the child, Texas cops say
A grandmother in Texas is accused of throwing her grandson against a wall killing the victim. Police said the victim had a skull fracture and was declared brain dead.
Pennsylvania man arrested after he allegedly raped a 12-year-old child 'dozens of times'
A Pennsylvania man has been arrested after he allegedly raped a 12-year-old child who he was living with "dozens of times," according to police. He has been charged with 15 counts of rape of a child.
Texas father fatally shot outside Chuck E. Cheese while holding his 6-year-old daughter’s birthday cake
A Texas man is behind bars in connection to the fatal New Year’s Eve shooting of a father attending his young daughter’s birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese.
San Antonio man shot woman outside a bar because she was blocking traffic, cops say
A San Antonio man has been charged with murder after he allegedly shot and killed a woman outside a bar. Police say she was blocking traffic with a group of friends.
Texas teenagers accused of murdering man who allegedly sexually assaulted young relative: Police
Three teenagers were taken into custody in connection the murder of a man who allegedly assaulted a young child, police said. One suspect used brass knuckles, police noted.
Texas man shot a man in November, then shot and killed the same victim this month: cops
An Texas man has been arrested after he allegedly shot and killed a man. Police believe that he had also shot the victim earlier in November due to matching gun casings.
Texas man murdered girlfriend during domestic dispute, cops say
A Texas man has been arrested after he allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend at an apartment building. Police say the murder happened due to a domestic dispute.
Inside the criminal mind: What do we know about the Texas Synagogue hostage-taker
On Jan. 15, four people were taken hostage inside a synagogue in Texas. But, were there warning signs about hostage-taker Malik Faisal Akram in his past?
Texas man fought with girlfriend over her handgun before shooting her with it: police
A Texas man was fighting with his girlfriend over her handgun, police said. Officers stated he got the gun from her before shooting her with it, killing her.
Man in fit of jealous rage allegedly shoots girlfriend’s coworker after learning she was giving him rides home
A Texas man is accused of ramming his girlfriend’s car and shooting her coworker in an apparent fit of jealous rage. Police are trying to find him.
Kidnapping suspect allegedly threatened to take woman ‘to the country to die.’ He later claimed to cops it was a joke.
Two suspects were arrested and charged in connection to a man and woman held hostage at a Texas apartment over a dispute about money.
Texas man murdered in hotel on New Year's Day after scuffle, one suspect arrested, cops say
A man has been arrested and charged after he allegedly shot and killed a man in a Texas hotel. Police say they are not looking for other suspects.
Hogtied 1-year-old and caged 2-year-old found in Texas bedroom, caregiver charged
A Texas woman has been arrested after she hogtied a 1-year-old and kept a 2-year-old caged in a playpen, police say. She was charged with child endangerment.
Texas man shot at vehicle twice in drive-by shooting, killing the driver, cops say
A Texas man allegedly shot at a vehicle twice, killing its driver, authorities said. The murder suspect and victim knew each other, according to police.
Texas accused of picking up teen he met online, driving her to another state: report
A Texas man was charged with kidnapping Tennessee teenage girl he met online for sexual purposes in Mississippi after reckless driving stop, police said.
Texas man allegedly kidnapped a woman and held for three days while he raped her
A Texas man has been arrested after he allegedly kidnapped a woman and held her for three days. The victim said he beat and sexually assaulted her.
Alleged drunk teen crashes vehicle, killing his best friend. Now he faces felony murder charge.
A drunk teen in Texas crashed the vehicle he was driving, authorities said. Police say his best friend was a passenger and died at the scene.
Teen started an argument over the way to treat dogs, police said. It ended with him being accused of murder.
A teenager in Texas is accused of shooting and killing a person after an argument about the way to treat dogs, police said. The suspect has been arrested.
Texas man arrested in Utah, accused of killing a Dallas County woman
A 39-year-old man was arrested in Utah, charged with killing a 52-year-old Texas woman, police said. The suspect is being held in jail in Utah.
Texas man accused of killing, dismembering missing Houston woman. Police still hunting for her remains.
Houston Police accused Sean Preston of killing his ex-wife, though her body has not been found. Police fear Preston dismembered the missing woman's body.
Pawn shop employee who allegedly shot and killed thief arrested for murder: cops
A Texas pawn shop employee allegedly shot and killed a man who allegedly tried to steal from the shop. The employee was arrested and charged with murder, police said.
10-month-old baby girl dies from alleged abuse, stepfather accused of murder
A 10-month-old baby girl died from injuries officials said came from alleged abuse. Now police say the stepfather has been charged with her murder.
Texas man out on bond for murder charge gunned down at party store, police say
A Texas man has been out on bond for in connection to a fatal road rage incident. Now police say the man was gunned down inside a party store.
Grandmother gunned down answering the door at her Texas home. But, DNA might help police solve her case.
A grandmother in Texas was shot and killed as she answered the door at her home. Police say they have a DNA profile for the suspect but have not made an arrest.
Ambush attack leaves one cop dead, two others injured. Shooter now accused of murder
An ambush attack outside a nightclub in Texas left one police officer dead and two others injured. Police now say the shooter has been arrested.
Texas businessman accused of ordering hits on ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend who threatened to expose their affair: Feds
Four men were indicted in federal court after they allegedly conspired to kidnap and kill two people in Nashville, federal prosecutors said.
Houston man shot two construction workers at a convenience store, killing one, cops say
Two men were shot during a robbery in Houston, Texas, and one of them died. A suspect has been arrested and charged with murder and confessed.
2 teenagers accused of fatally shooting man at Texas bar after their mother calls them for help
Two teenagers in Texas allegedly went to a bar to resolve a fight for their mother, and all three now face murder charges, police said.
Recent high school graduate shot to death, two men charged with his murder, cops say
A recent high school graduate in Texas was found shot to death. Now cops say two men have been arrested and charged in connection to the killing.
Report: Texas man pretends to be cop and pulls over, assaults female victim
A woman in Texas claimed she was pulled over by a man impersonating a police officer before he sexually assaulted her, police say. The suspect remains free.
Teen shot in back of moving car then dragged out, left in the road, police say
A teen boy in Texas and was shot while sitting in the back of a moving vehicle. Once stopped, police say the teen was dragged from car and left in the road.
Son and his girlfriend arrested in Texas weeks after father found dead in his front yard
A Texas man is accused of recently murdering his father, and police have arrested and charged both him and his girlfriend in connection to the case.