15-year-old Houston girl shot in the face: HPD investigation underway near Fondren and Bissonnet!

Houston, Texas (KTRK) – Houston police say a 15-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot in the face. HPD’s South Jessner Patrol officers responded to block 7200 of Kings Gate Circle, which is off Fondren near Bissonnet, on Thursday afternoon. A tweet posted by Houston police showed a video of the crime scene obscuring what appeared to be an apartment complex. The video above is from ABC13 Houston’s Streaming 24/7. While the tweet provided limited details, HPD’s major assault division told ABC13 that the girl was hit in…

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Houston crime: HPD releases surveillance video and sketch of suspect wanted in shooting death of man on Country Place Drive!

Houston, Texas (KTRK) – Seven months after a 40-year-old man was found shot and killed in western Houston, police recently released a sketch of who they believe was involved in the murder. On March 4 at 7:05 p.m., two Spring Branch police officers were working in the area when they heard multiple gunshots and responded to the scene in District 700 of Country Place Dr. Upon arrival, officers found Graylon Rucker dead with multiple gunshot wounds. According to preliminary information from the police, a man was parked in a four-door…

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2-year-old found dead in car: Judge revokes bond for Bolanle Fadairo, charged with murder in Michael Essien and toddler’s deaths!

Houston, Texas (KTRK) – A judge did not provide bail for a man accused of killing his father and two-year-old son during his court appearance Friday morning. Polanli Vadero, 38, is accused of shooting and killing 38-year-old Michael Essien during a financial altercation outside a striptease center at 5500 Block El Camino del Rey Tuesday afternoon. He allegedly took his car and left it with Essien’s 2-year-old child inside. Investigators said Fedaero caught the camera as she parked the stolen car and shut it down with the windows open while…

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Harris County crime: At least 1 person shot in Atascocita-area neighborhood, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says!

Harris County, Texas (KTRK) – Authorities in northeastern Harris County are responding to reports of several shots being fired in an Atascocita neighborhood. The video above is from ABC13’s 24/7 live stream. On Thursday afternoon, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez tweeted that MPs were responding to an incident at 12,500 Block in Tulish Lane, where there were multiple reports of gunshots in the area. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that at least one person was shot. Their injuries were not immediately revealed. It was not clear why the shooting or anyone…

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2-year-old found dead in car: Bolanle Fadairo charged with murder, evidence tampering in man and baby’s killings due in court!

Harris County, Texas (KTRK) – A man accused of shooting a father to death and then stealing the victim’s SUV, which contained his two-year-old son, is expected to appear in court Thursday and face serious charges. Polanli Vadero, 38, was charged with two counts of murder, as well as tampering with evidence. On Thursday morning, Houston police released an unidentified photo of Federo. ABC13 also has an exclusive video of his arrest, which happened just before 5 a.m. Wednesday. Fadeer is accused of shooting 38-year-old Michael Essien to death after…

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Houston fashion store owner killed: Matthew Archield’s mother comes forward after he was murdered on the North Freeway!

Harris County, Texas (KTRK) – Investigators said they are one step closer to finding the suspects responsible for a burglary that ended in the murder of a Houston-area fashion store owner. Adrian R Box is one of the suspects identified and charged with premeditated murder in the death of 33-year-old Matthew Archchild. “It’s an incident in a workplace in open daylight. I know someone who knows something. The only thing I ask the family, the shooter’s family, and anyone else involved is to say something. Because that’s a loss,” said…

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2-year-old found dead in car: Michael Essien and his 2-year-old son killed in SW Houston a week after new baby arrived!

Houston, Texas (KTRK) – A family speaks up after a father was shot and killed at a gas station in southwest Houston and his two-year-old son was found dead in his stolen car two miles away. According to Houston police, Michael Essien met a man at a gas station in the 5500 block of El Camino Del Rey and Chimney Rock on Tuesday around 1:45 p.m. The two got into an argument and, for reasons unknown, the suspect pulled out a gun and shot Essien. Then he drove off in…

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2-year-old found dead in car: Houston police charge 38-year-old with murder, evidence tampering in southwest side killings!

Houston, Texas (KTRK) – A 38-year-old man was arrested and charged Wednesday morning after a father was shot and killed, and the victim’s child was found dead inside a stolen SUV less than 24 hours ago in southwest Houston. Police said the man is facing murder and tampering with evidence. The Houston Police Department said the suspect’s name and photo of custody would be issued once charges are filed in court. ABC13 was the only crew to arrest police who detained someone who matches the description of a man seen…

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Person of interest arrested in shooting death that led to discovery of 2-year-old found dead inside stolen SUV in SW Houston!

Houston, Texas (KTRK) – A person of concern is in custody Wednesday morning after a man was shot dead and a child was found dead in a stolen car less than 24 hours ago in southwest Houston. ABC13 was the only crew there when police arrived just before 5 a.m. at an apartment complex down the street from the original shooting scene at Building 5500 of El Camino Del Rey and Chimney Rock and arrested a person who matches the description of a man seen in the surveillance video. It…

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Houston fashion store owner killed: Adrian Brooks wanted in Matthew Archield’s murder, Harris Co. Sheriff’s Office says!

Harris County, Texas (KTRK) – A 42-year-old man is wanted in connection with the shooting death of a Houston-area fashion store owner in March. The video above is from a previous report. Adrian R Box has been charged with premeditated murder in the death of 33-year-old Matthew Archilde. See also: The mother of a murder victim tells parents to be proactive if they notice their children are going the wrong way At about 7 p.m. on March 19, Harris County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call for an aggravated burglary…

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