A Texas woman found dead in her backyard may have been mauled by her own dogs, police said. The two are believed to have had some sort of relationship . Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. The shooting happened just before 5:30 a.m. Tuesday at a home on Appletree Hill Lane, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. Timothy identified the victim as 31-year-old Valeesha Duncan. Police say the suspects are in their early to mid-20s with a slim build. According to the authorities, A man was also hit by gunfire nearby and had to be taken to the hospital. The video above is ABC13's 24/7 livestream. Copyright 2022 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. HOUSTON - A woman died after being hit by a vehicle in the Alief area Friday, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. The woman has not been detained or arrested. HRC is deeply saddened to learn of Mariselas death. The shooting. Marisela Castro was killed in the Northshore neighborhood of Houston, TX on Friday, July 29, 2022. According to Houston police, the shooting took place around 8:30 p.m. in the 13000 block of Northborough at a gas station. The video above is from ABC13's livestreaming . Daniela has covered events like Hurricane Harvey and the Astros World Series win. The men then pulled a gun on her, but she was able to escape, authorities said. According to investigators, a man who appeared to be in his 60s, a woman around the same age, and a male who appeared to be in his late teens were found dead with gunshot wounds inside the house. Houston police have not arrested or charged anyone with the crime as of publishing. Shots were then heard on the phone, HPD said. Highway 6 ELKO - An Ely woman. Rose said. Though we have recently seen some political gains that support and affirm transgender people, we have also faced unprecedented anti-LGBTQ+ attacks in the states. Giana Delaney who lives near the home said she was awake when the shooting happened. Investigators were still working to identify the victim at last check. The driver who was killed was hit at least once, according to Martin. Police said they are awaiting the autopsy results to determine Frangiones official cause of death. Timothy said their son knows what happened to his mom and hes trying to process this tragedy. It claimed the . At about 4 p.m., officers with the Houston Police Department responded to a crash in the 13000 block of Scott Street. HOUSTON A woman is dead and two other people were injured after a shooting near Uptown, according to the Houston Police Department. Daniela Sternitzky-Di Napoli has been a digital news editor at KPRC 2 since 2018. Do not 'push a slower friend down' if you encounter bear: Park Service, Robbery, shooting occur at same time inside Galleria parking lot: HPD, Family holds vigil for 16-year-old killed while riding his dirt bike. According to her friend Jorge Luis Lizardo, as quoted in the Houston Chronicle, she was a bright and sunny person who had never made enemies. Frangiones husband turned the two dogs over to the BARC Animal Shelter in Houstonon Friday, according to local ABC affiliate KTRK. The incident happened just after 2:30 a.m. near the intersection of Richmond Avenue and Chimney Rock. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. HOUSTON, Texas It had been two weeks since Evodio Medina last saw his wife, Martha, 71. Detectives say they have an arrest warrant for Cole for the charge of Murder but have not located him yet. It . When police arrived, they say they found a woman inside the residence with an apparent gunshot wound to the torso. According to reporting from numerous local sources, Marisela was in a car traveling through East Houstons Northshore neighborhood when an individual shot her in the back as she walked down the street. Something like this is crazy, Timothy said. Anyone with information related to this case can contact the Palestine Police Department at (903) 729-2254 or the Anderson County Crime Stoppers at (903) 729-8477. Deputies were called to a fatal auto-pedestrian crash in the 13500 block of . "The only information we have is a dark color vehicle pulled up, [someone] got out and shot approximately 50 rounds at her," said Major Susan Cotter with HCSO. She was dead when cops arrived on the scene. HOUSTON - An investigation is underway after a man shot and killed a woman and teen before turning the gun on himself in southwest Houston Friday, the Houston Police Department said.. A woman was killed and a driver injured Sunday following a two-car wreck in Kingwood, according to police. Continue Reading . The company said the contract worker was shocked shortly before 5 p.m. at its facility in Texas City. The Human Rights Campaign uses cookies to improve your site experience. Her faith, family, and community are her top passions. Posted in: Incident Updates - HPD Filed under: HPD - Houston Police Department. Police said it appears the shootings may have stemmed from a murder-suicide and the man in his 60s was the shooter. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston police are investigating a shooting after a possible domestic disturbance led to a woman shooting a man on Saturday. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. Houston police released surveillance video of the suspects and a vehicle wanted in connection to the shooting. Thanks for contacting us. Police said the three men fled the scene without stealing any of the womans belongings. She was pronounced dead at the scene. And 13 killed in 1945. Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. The worker died after he was transported to a medical facility, Marathon said. Two of the men got out of the vehicle as the Mikeska began walking toward the gym, police said. Marisela is at least the 23rd transgender or gender non-conforming person HRC has learned was violently killed in 2022. Prior to becoming a digital content producer in Southeast Texas and a Houstonian, Moriah was an award-winning radio host in her hometown of Lorain, Ohio and previously worked as a producer/content creator in Cleveland. According to the 2017-2022 Transgender Homicide Tracker, the vast majority of confirmed homicides against transgender people have involved a gun, with Black transgender women accounting for 73% of all transgender gun homicide victims. Police said she thought they were stopping to help her, but then they tried to steal her vehicle. It was just really fast. Their mom, their wife, was just going to work out, how do you expect something like that? According to police, they were arguing over one of them leaving their shared apartment. The Houston Police Department investigates a deadly shooting on Rosamond. Juan Villanueva, the roommate of convicted Houston serial killer, Ramon Escobar, 51, was pronounced dead Friday morning. It was dipped down It would maybe look like that, but he was falling out," she said. He said they were supposed to finish school shopping this week for their son who is set to start middle school soon. I think we need more police, he said. Learn more about the fatal violence cases that HRC is tracking where details are unclear. They believe Frangione was trying to intervene when her own dogs a 5-year-old female Alaskan husky mix and male Cane Corso mix turned on her. Witnesses said the car was speeding when the driver lost control. Ron DeSantis proclaims Texas, Florida partners against 'woke' left in Houston speech, Houston forecast: Cool tonight, warm & sunny Sunday, Damage reported throughout North Texas area during severe weather. Sheriff Gonzalez asked those who live in the area to check their recordings and call HCSO at (713) 274-9100 or Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas A 31-year-old woman returning home from work was ambushed and killed as she pulled into her garage in west Harris County, the sheriffs office said. Tiffany L. Frangione, 48, was found with fatal puncture wounds to her neck in her Houston yard last. The subject shot and killed has been identified as 30-year-old Abraham Torres Meza of Bakersfield. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas A 31-year-old woman returning home from work was ambushed and killed as she pulled into her garage in west Harris County, the sheriff's office said. I cant believe this has happened. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A Meyerland woman called 911 for help in the moments before she was shot to death. Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. US Navy Veteran Confronts Gunman on His . David Rose said. Investigators are looking for the dark sedan along with surveillance video from security cameras in the area. It is clear that fatal violence disproportionately affects transgender women of color, especially Black transgender women. Last year the number of people killed in vehicle crashes in Texas reached a level not seen since 1981, and. HOUSTON A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash while she tried to walk across the street, according to Houston Police. A Chicago police officer was shot and . ). Im hoping with the carjacking, perhaps they have some information that way or cameras to find them, Gregory said. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A man and woman died after a violent motorcycle crash in southeast Houston on Wednesday, according to police. The shooting was reported around 11:30 p.m. in the 300 block of Rosamond. You'll receive email updates from HRC. Martin said they have no suspect information at this time, but that there are several witnesses. "Could be road rage, could've been a robberywe don't have enough information at this time to make a determination. HOUSTON A Houston man is now wanted for murder after police say he shot and killed a woman earlier this week. The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences will hand down the finding. North Belt Patrol officers are on the scene of a shooting in the 13300 block of Northborough. The incident. August 2, 2022. According to Houston police, the shooting took place around 8:30 p.m. in the. Further, advocates saw a 43% increase in the formation of anti-LGBTQ+ hate groups in 2019. We have a child together, and Im the ex, so that goes to show you if I can say these positive things and for us to still be friends ,that shows you a lot about her character, Timothy said. The victim was identified as Brittany Johnson, 30, of Palestine. Police said she arrived at the gym, parked her car, and got out when three men in their mid-20s pulled up in an older model, white Chevy Suburban. Cheek-McNeal said several Applebee's . FOX 26 Houston. Authorities said the men said something to her and she began running towards the gym. Tragically, she never got to celebrate. The driver, a woman in her 30s, ran off, according to HPD. How do you deal with someone like that? Gregory asked. To learn more, please read our Privacy Policy. In her spare time, Daniela is an avid reader and loves to spend time with her two miniature dachshunds. HRC Honors the Life of Marisela Castro, 39-year-old Transgender Woman Killed in Houston, Texas, Remembering and Honoring Pulse: Anti-LGBTQ Bias and Guns Are Taking Lives of Countless LGBTQ People, Remembering Cashay B. Henderson, a Black transgender woman described as a bubbly spirit., Remembering Maria Jose Rivera Rivera, Latina Transgender Woman described as "Lively, Funny, and Dynamic, Human Rights Campaign Condemns Oklahoma Senate for Passing Gender Affirming Care Ban. She was not placed under arrest or detained. One person has died and at least 13 others were injured after shots rang out during a vigil in a Houston suburb where around 50 people had gathered, police said. HOUSTON A woman is dead after she was shot in front of a gym in southeast Houston Thursday morning. At about 4. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A violent, deadly night in the Houston area left 10 people shot, including two children, with one of those being just 1 years old. Read these guidelines and this FAQ for journalists to ensure greater accuracy and respect in reporting. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. by His condition is unknown. John Gregory works at the Kirkwood Veterinary Hospital on Fuqua Street and couldnt believe Mikeska was gunned down outside the gym, which sits right next to his job. Watch:HCSO press conference after woman's murder. The driver took off and passengers told police they don't know her name because they just met her Sunday night at a nightclub. CNN values your feedback 1. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. When police arrived at the scene they found a vehicle stopped in the road with two women inside who were both shot. According to police, there is a history of violence between the man and woman that had not been reported. HOUSTON - A 24-year-old woman was killed in a tragic accident early Sunday morning in Harris County while celebrating the holiday weekend. Neighbors said they heard multiple gunshots, and one said it sounded like a machine gun. ", KHOU 11 on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube, Assist. message spotted in SoCal snow as some grow desperate. You may find a list of these cases here. Houston serial killer's cellmate death investigated as homicide. His . Tiffany L. Frangione, 48, was found with fatal puncture wounds to her neck in her Houston yard last Friday morning. One female pronounced deceased.#hounews CC6. Her faith, family, and community are her top passions. "The way he was slanted, there's no way he could just get out and start charging. According to authorities, the womans vehicle was broken down and when the men approached. An officer on patrol heard the crash as it happened around 1:20. Marisela Castros life, from all we know of it, was filled with love for family and friends, all of whom now share in the grief of her loss. Robbery, shooting occur at same time inside Galleria parking lot: HPD, Family holds vigil for 16-year-old killed while riding his dirt bike, 'HELP US!!' OnScene One person was killed and others were injured in a head-on car crash Sunday afternoon in. Updated: 9:10 AM CDT September 24, 2022 HOUSTON A woman is dead and two other people were injured after a shooting near Uptown, according to the Houston Police Department. Deadly car crashes in San Marcos hit a record in 2019. All I hear shootouts and stuff like that. On August 15th, 2022 at 10:21 am there was an accident involving a dump truck with three fatalities on Highway 101 at Milepost 122 in Gleneden Beach Oregon. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. HOUSTON - A woman is dead after she was shot in front of a gym in southeast Houston Thursday morning. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A man and woman died after a violent motorcycle crash in southeast Houston on Wednesday, according to police. The intersections of racism, transphobia, sexism, biphobia and homophobia conspire to deprive them of necessities to live and thrive, so we must all work together to cultivate acceptance, reject hate and end stigma for everyone in the trans and gender non-conforming community. All of them stayed at the scene, including the owner of the car. An officer on patrol heard the crash as it happened around 1:20 a.m. Monday on Clearwood Drive near the Gulf Freeway. At that point, police said the men opened fire and the woman was struck in the back. High-speed chase ends in gunfire. Its getting really bad. Yet again, we find ourselves having to memorialize and honor a member of our community who was taken from us long before her time. They weren't sure if she had been drinking but her passengers said they had been at a nightclub. According to Palestine police, the man reportedly killed the woman on Thursday . Police said when they arrived at the scene, the residence was secured. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Police said there were three passengers in the vehicle, but they weren't hurt. The family it happened to, Im sorry for their loss. Prior to becoming a digital content producer in Southeast Texas and a Houstonian, Moriah was an award-winning radio host in her hometown of Lorain, Ohio and previously worked as a producer/content creator in Cleveland. Duncan and Timothys 11-year-old son was not home at the time of the shooting. The man was said to be assaulting the woman, which led the latter to shoot the man in his torso, police said. Chicago police investigate the scene where an officer was shot in the 5200 block of South Spaulding Avenue on Chicago's Southwest side on March 1, 2023. She was wounded and died at the scene, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez later tweeted. She was a good person, very sweet, very kind. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook Frangione had let her two pups out into her backyard when they started fighting with the neighbors dog through the fence, according to detectives. For further information, contact a public information officer at 713-308-3200.