Houston police officer shot near Spring Branch, at least 2 detained
WEB2 days ago · HOUSTON – Investigators have two people detained and are looking for a third person after a police officer was shot Tuesday morning near Spring Branch.
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Houston police, after claiming man shot by officers opened fire …
WEBJun 7, 2024 · A spokesperson for the Houston Police Department said Friday it continues to investigate whether a 19-year-old man shot by police this week had first opened fire on the officers he...
Houston police still searching for suspects in drive-by shooting …
WEB3 days ago · Police are continuing their search for suspects in a drive-by shooting that killed at least three people and injured several others at a block party early Saturday.
Houston police chief Troy Finner retires suddenly after questions ...
WEBMay 8, 2024 · CNN — Houston’s police chief unexpectedly retired from the force Tuesday night amid questions about a department policy that allowed hundreds of thousands of cases to be suspended, including...
Houston police chief apologizes for department not …
WEBMar 7, 2024 · HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s police chief pledged on Thursday to restore public trust in his department following revelations that more than 264,000 cases, including over 4,000 involving sexual assault, were dropped in the past eight years due to a …
After Houston police chief retired amid scandal over dropped cases
WEBMay 11, 2024 · Calls for accountability intensify after Houston police chief retires amid scandal over dropped cases. Mayor John Whitmire announced Chief Troy Finner’s sudden retirement after months of scrutiny...
Houston mayor says police chief is out amid probe into …
WEBMay 9, 2024 · HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s mayor has replaced the city’s police chief, saying Wednesday it was the best thing for a law enforcement agency that’s still under intense scrutiny over why hundreds of thousands of cases were never investigated, including more than 4,000 sexual assault allegations.
Girl, 17, killed and 3 others wounded in shooting in Houston, police …
WEBJun 26, 2023 · A 17-year-old girl was killed and three other young people were injured after two groups exchanged gunfire in southwest Houston early Sunday, police said.
Houston Police chief says staffing still an issue as investigation …
WEBApr 4, 2024 · HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- As the investigation into why the Houston Police Department suspended more than 260,000 incident reports due to lack of staff continues, Chief Troy Finner said he...