Houston Police Submit Fatal Shooting Case to Grand Jury
Authorities are presenting findings to a grand jury following a deadly shooting in the 400 block of Greens Road.
Houston Violence News
Wisevoter covers violent crime in Houston, from homicides and shootings to assaults and the public safety responses they generate across Space City. Harris County agencies and city departments share jurisdiction across the broad reporting area.
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October 30, 2026
Houston Police Arrest Man for Alleged Assault on ChildrenA 29-year-old man faces aggravated assault charges after allegedly pointing a firearm at two young children in East Houston.
October 29, 2026
Prosecutors File Capital Murder Charges in Game Room KillingAuthorities have charged two men in connection with a fatal 2020 shooting at a Houston game room.
October 29, 2026
Houston Resident Shoots Intruder at Apartment ComplexA resident shot a man attempting to force his way into a residence early Tuesday morning on Bering Drive.
October 27, 2026
Houston Court Sentences Brayden Smith to 40 YearsThe 18-year-old was sentenced following a guilty plea for a fatal shooting that took place on a city bus.
October 25, 2026
Houston Shooting at Rental Home Leaves One DeadA 23-year-old man was killed and a 19-year-old man hospitalized following a shooting at a party.
October 23, 2026
Houston Police Investigate Southside ShootoutA man remains in critical condition after a shooting and subsequent vehicle collision in southern Houston.
October 21, 2026
Two Injured in Stabbing on North Houston BusMETRO Police took one suspect into custody following a stabbing incident on a Route 44 bus late Sunday night.
October 20, 2026
Houston Man Critical After Shooting at Bellaire LoungeA victim remains hospitalized following a shooting outside a local lounge on Bellaire Boulevard.
October 15, 2026
Houston Police Seek Driver in Katy Freeway Road RageAuthorities are searching for a suspect who brandished a firearm and attempted to enter another vehicle on September 2.
October 14, 2026
Person Wounded in West Houston Parking Lot ShootingAuthorities are investigating a shooting that left at least one victim injured at a local shopping center.
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