Crime and Public Safety

A gathering for Christmas turned into a shooting after a man was shot in the the neck while dancing with another man's girlfriend, according to Houston police.

Newly released bodycam video shows a woman telling police a masked intruder entered her bedroom with a knife.

One person is dead and another suffering from severe burns on their body after their vehicle crashed into a power pole in northeast Houston, officials say.

A 12-year-old girl was hit by a stray bullet during celebratory gunfire and was involved in a crash while her mother and neighbor tried to get her to a hospital.

In-N-Out is blaming crime for closing yet another location in California.

A bomb threat against Lakewood Church was found to be fake after an investigation by the Houston Police Department.

The suspect charged in the death of a woman who was set on fire Sunday inside a Brooklyn subway train made an initial court appearance Tuesday and will remain in custody.

In a swift response, the Katy Police Department arrested 18-year-old Aaron Noe Chavez and a juvenile following a shooting at Katy Mills Mall on December 23, 2024. No injuries were reported, and the suspects, linked to an ongoing feud, were charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Seven Texas inmates currently on federal death row were among the 37 inmates that had their sentences commuted to life in prison by President Joe Biden on Monday.

A man is facing murder charges after a woman was set on fire and killed over the weekend inside a Brooklyn subway train. Here’s what to know.

The AMBER Alert issued for a 15-year-old reported missing out of Katy has been canceled after the young girl was found safe, officials say.

Carlos Perez, a 19-year-old AutoZone employee, was tragically shot and killed at work. Remembered as a kind and ambitious young man, Perez had dreams of a career in the automotive industry. The suspect, William Gabriel Aguilar, has been arrested, but the motive remains unclear. A memorial and vigil are being held in Perez's honor.

A shooting incident at Katy Mills Mall involved two individuals, with one reportedly shooting the other before both fled the scene.

In Sugar Land, Texas, an armored car theft at an HEB store led to the arrest of Bradley Richardson, who faces a felony theft charge after surrendering to authorities. The incident, which took place on December 3, 2024, involved a suspect stealing a bag of money and fleeing the scene, prompting a security guard to fire shots at the suspect's vehicle. While no injuries were reported, the search for a second suspect continues as the investigation remains active.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez reports one man has died, and three others were injured at a warehouse where parties reportedly took place on Mitchell Street in north Harris County.

Rose Marie Anderson is facing serious charges for allegedly abusing a 7-year-old child by locking her in a dog cage as a form of discipline for school behavior. The child was reportedly left without basic necessities and physically restrained. Anderson has been released on bond, and the legal process continues.

California's Proposition 36, which increases penalties for certain theft and drug crimes, went into effect Wednesday.

Two suspects involved in the police chase that led to one person's death in Buffalo Bayou have been charged, according to police.