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Woman and Child, 7, Shot and Killed in Apparent Murder-Suicide by Their 'Depressed' Husband and Father: Police
A woman and her 7-year-old son were killed in what police believe was a double murder-suicide by their husband and father in Texas on June 7 Two other people — including a teenager believed to be the couple's daughter — were in the house at the time of the incident A family member told authorities the man "had been depressed lately due to unemployment and other issues"A woman and her 7-year-old son were killed in what police believe was a double murder-suicide by their husband and father. Authorities responded to an apartment complex Katy, Texas, on Saturday, June 7, when they found the woman and the child dead from gunshot wounds, as well as a man injured, the Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said in a news release shared on Facebook. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead on arrival, police said. According to the HSCO, the woman found dead was 43 years old, and her husband was 42 years old. A family member told authorities the man "had been depressed lately due to unemployment and other issues." All three identities of the deceased have yet to be made public. During a press conference, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the young boy was found 'deceased in bed," per Fox 26 Houston. 'Homicide investigators, detectives and CSI units are on scene processing," added Sheriff Gonzalez. 'Lately, the adult male had apparently been without a job and going through some other issues and had possibly sought some treatment recently,' he continued. 'But today, we don't know what transpired that led him to take this type of action.' Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. According to Fox 26 Houston, two other people were in the house at the time of the shooting — a 19-year-old woman, believed to be the deceased couple's daughter, who was in her bedroom at the time, and her boyfriend, who was staying overnight. They were not injured in the shooting, the outlet reported. The investigation currently remains ongoing. The HCSO did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on Sunday, June 8. If you or someone you know needs mental health help, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor. Read the original article on People
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10-05-2025
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Harris County Sheriff's Office asks for pay raises for deputies
HOUSTON - Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez is warning that the county could risk losing officers to higher-paying agencies if a pay raise for law enforcement is not put in place. Sheriff Gonzalez called the pay situation urgent and an emergency. In a press conference on Friday, Sheriff Gonzalez was standing alongside Commissioner Adrian Garcia, Harris County Deputies Organization President Sgt. Jose Lopez, and other deputies of the sheriff's office. Sheriff Gonzalez called on the Harris County Commissioners Court and administrators to work together to find the funds to properly pay law enforcement. What they're saying "We cannot wait any longer to make a more significant investment in the men and women who risk their lives each day to protect ours," said Sheriff Gonzalez. Gonzalez noted the sheriff's office is losing their deputies to school district police departments, other agencies, and to the state. "Our deputies are angry, disappointed, and tired," said Sargeant Jose Lopez. "We stand while other agencies are receiving substantial raises. We're being asked to do more with less, less support, less staffing, and less pay." "We will face an exodus to the highest paying market opportunity in the area," said Commissioner Adrian Garcia of Precinct 2. By the numbers Currently, a starting Harris County deputy earns $57,000 a year. That compares to a Houston police officer with a starting salary of $64,000, which is set to increase to $81,000 in July. Now, Harris County deputies are pushing for equal pay. Meanwhile, the starting pay for deputies in other major counties is significantly higher. Deputies in Travis County in Austin start at $70,000, while deputies in Dallas County start at $68,000, and officers in Bexar County in San Antonian start at $61,500. While Sheriff Gonzalez hasn't specified an exact dollar amount for what deputies should be getting paid, he insists the county needs to ensure deputy pay is competitive with other markets. He's calling on Commissioner's Court and administrators to make deputies pay the number one priority in the next budget cycle. The request for higher deputy pay follows a fiery debate at Thursday's Commissioner's Court meeting between Commissioner Tom Ramsey and County Judge Lina Hidalgo over county needs and the budget for law enforcement. "How much of Harris County is non-statutory? It's over $500 million. So shouldn't we look at that first, the non-statutory? The things we shouldn't have to do before we raise taxes?" said Commissioner Ramsey. Dig deeper Tempers flare between Commissioner, County Judge during deputy pay raise discussion The Source The information in this article comes from a press conference held by Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Commissioner Adrian Garcia, Harris County Deputies Organization President Sgt. Jose Lopez and other deputies.
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16-04-2025
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West Loop deadly crash: Man hit, killed allegedly crawling across I-610 mainlanes
The Brief One man is dead after a crash incident on I-610 West Loop near N. and S. Braeswood Boulevard. The man was allegedly crawling across the mainlines of the freeway. Multiple lanes had to be shut down during the investigation, but have reopened. HOUSTON - Houston-area law enforcement are at the scene of a deadly crash early Wednesday morning. The Houston Police Department and Houston Fire Department were called to a scene in the 900 block of West Loop near N. and S. Braeswood Boulevard. Witnesses of the crash told police a man, 30, was crawling on his hands and knees across the mainlines of I-610. CRIME: Ojos Locos security guard arrested accused of tasing two customers unlawfully The driver of a Honda Accord going northbound attempted to avoid what he thought was debris, but ended up hitting the man. A second driver in a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck going southbound also hit the man while going down I-610. Police say both drivers stopped and remained at the scene. Houston fire paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene. Neither driver exhibited signs of intoxication. They were questioned and released. Officials reported all northbound and southbound lanes were closed at one point. Southbound lanes have reopened, but northbound lanes remain closed. Get news, weather and so much more on the new FOX LOCAL app At least one person has been reported dead at the scene. Houston police are working to piece together what happened. What we don't know Houston police have not reported what led to the crash. The Source Information was gathered from Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Houston TranStar, and Houston police officials.
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26-03-2025
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Kids ‘coordinated a plan' to kill mom after she turned off the Wi-Fi
HOUSTON, Texas (WJW) — Three teenage siblings were arrested this week after they allegedly tried to kill their mother because she turned off the Wi-Fi. Man indicted in connection to 'grandparent fraud scam According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, deputies and detectives were called to a Houston home during the overnight hours of March 23. They found a woman who'd been assaulted by her three kids, ages 14, 15 and 16. 'The three siblings allegedly coordinated a plan to try and kill the mother,' spokesman Ed Gonzalez wrote in a Facebook post. The three kids allegedly armed themselves with kitchen knives and chased their mother through the house and into the street while attempting to stab her, the post said. The mother was also hit with a brick during the assault. Additionally, a grandmother was knocked over trying to protect the mother. 7 pets suspected dead after barricaded man starts fire: Police No serious injuries were reported, Gonzalez said. The three teenagers were booked in the Harris County Juvenile Detention Center. They're facing charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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25-03-2025
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3 teens try to stab mom for turning off Wi-Fi: Sheriff
Three teenagers allegedly attacked their mom and tried to stab her with kitchen knives because she turned off the Wi-Fi, according to authorities in Texas. The three siblings -- ages 14, 15 and 16 -- "allegedly coordinated a plan to try and kill" their mother, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. Because the mom turned off the Wi-Fi, the teens allegedly grabbed kitchen knives Sunday night and chased their mother through their Houston home and into the street, according to the sheriff. MORE: Costa Rican officials suspect former Yankee's teen son died of 'food intoxication' The mom was also hit with a brick, Gonzalez said, and their grandmother was knocked over while attempting to protect the mom. The mother and grandmother were not seriously hurt, the sheriff's office said. The three siblings were arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and were booked in the Harris County Juvenile Detention Center, according to the sheriff's office. 3 teens try to stab mom for turning off Wi-Fi: Sheriff originally appeared on
