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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A 12-year-old boy was killed in a shooting at an apartment in Cloverleaf overnight, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting happened just after 3 a.m. Monday at the Crossings at Alderson apartments on Alderson Street near Freeport Street, near the North Shore Ninth Grade Campus. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the boy was sleeping …

A Houston-based non-profit that has served thousands of homeless individuals and those recovering from addiction is facing the possibility of closure due to financial challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. ReCenter, located in Midtown at 3809 Main St., has been providing transitional housing for nearly 74 years, with a focus on helping individuals struggling with addiction to reintegrate into society. CEO …

The Houston Police Department is currently seeking suspects involved in a shooting incident that left four individuals injured outside a bar on Washington Avenue in west Houston on Saturday night. According to investigators, the altercation began inside the Lincoln Bar near Reinerman Street, where two men engaged in a fight. Two off-duty deputies from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, who …

Houston native and two-division world champion Jermall Charlo finds himself awaiting his return to the boxing ring after missing out on the opportunity to face boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez. Despite residing in Missouri City, the 33-year-old remains deeply connected to his Houston roots. Charlo currently holds the title of WBC middleweight champion, boasting an impressive undefeated record of 33-0 with …

A teenage boy has died following an officer-involved shooting in northeast Harris County on Saturday afternoon, as confirmed by Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. Authorities responded to a call regarding the possible discovery of a stolen vehicle at the 9800 block of Fleming Springs Drive earlier that morning. Upon their arrival, deputies knocked on the door of a residence, and an individual …

A suspect was fatally shot by a Houston Police Department officer following a disturbance in a southwest Houston neighborhood, according to police reports. The incident occurred in the vicinity of Petersen Elementary School, specifically in the 14400 block of Alrover Street and Dalmation Drive. In a statement released by HPD, an officer discharged his weapon at the suspect, resulting in …

A woman has been taken into custody following an incident where she allegedly fatally shot one man and wounded another at a southwest Houston apartment complex, according to Houston police. The shooting occurred around 9 p.m. on Saturday at the Willow Ridge Apartments situated in the 12800 block of Dunlap Street. Authorities reported a disagreement involving the two men and …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — There is an active search for several armed robbery suspects who targeted two homes next door to each other and shot two people Friday in southwest Houston, according to police. The situation unfolded in the 8700 block of Shadow Crest Street around 11 p.m. According to the Houston Police Department, a 21-year-old man and his girlfriend were …

A man has died following an altercation with law enforcement in northeast Harris County, as confirmed by Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. According to Gonzalez, investigators are heading to the 9800 block of Fleming Springs Drive, the location of the shooting. Deputies from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding the recovery of a stolen vehicle at the said …

The inbound lanes of the I-45 North Freeway have reopened following an investigation into a fatal wrong-way crash that claimed the lives of two drivers, as confirmed by the Houston Police Department. The lanes were cleared and operational again just before noon on Saturday, subsequent to the incident that occurred around 4:12 a.m. on the North Freeway at Parker near …