Harris County sheriff changes punching policy at jail after KHOU 11 Investigation
A KHOU 11 investigation into inmates struck in the head at the Harris County Jail is getting results. The documentary, STRUCK: Inside the Harris County Jail, uncovered 810 incidents of detention officers punching inmates in the head under questionable circumstances.
Harris County crime: 2 people airlifted following drive-by shooting
Two people were injured, including a woman inside her home, in a drive-by shooting in northwest Houston, prompting an investigation by the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Harris County Sheriff's Office investigates shooting that left one teen dead, another injured
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left one teen dead and another injured late Sunday.
Teen dead, brother hospitalized after shooting, Harris County deputies say
The sheriff’s office said the victim, a 19-year-old, died at the scene, while his brother, believed to be 16 or 17, was taken to the hospital.
Forsyth County teen not being charged after fatal shooting investigation
Forsyth County Sheriff’s deputies were called to a shooting incident on the 6700 block of Doral Drive.Investigators soon learned that
Two injured in drive-by shooting with assault rifle in east Harris County, sheriff says
A man and a female bystander were injured in a drive-by shooting Wednesday evening in east Harris County, according to a post made to X by Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. Gonzalez said the man, who appeared to be the target,
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Harris County Jail officials didn’t search inmate’s wheelchair containing handgun, state report says
According to the report, state inspectors reviewed security footage and found that the personal wheelchair "had not been ...
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Friend tells deputies he accidentally shot two teenage brothers, killing one of them in north Harris County
Homicide detectives are looking into whether a shooting was accidental or incidental after a 19-year-old died and his younger brother was hospitalized.
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Harris County crime: Suspect arrested in connection to several tire-slashings in Katy
The Harris County Sheriff's Office has confirmed an arrest has been made regarding reports of tire slashing in Katy.
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3 more people died in Harris County Jail, raising 2024’s in-custody death toll to 10
The number of in-custody deaths at the Harris County Jail has steadily decreased over the last few years. Back in 2022, at ...
3 teens killed, 3 others injured in brief pursuit with sheriff's office early Thursday
Three teens were killed and three others were injured after a brief pursuit in a stolen vehicle in north Harris County early ...
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Harris County Sheriff’s Office offers discounted rides, promo codes for up to $5,000, for a safe New Year’s Eve
As the New Year approaches, local officials are urging residents to celebrate responsibly and avoid drinking and driving. To ...