Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. Authorities said the men said something to her and she began running towards the gym. The man was said to be assaulting the woman, which led the latter to shoot the man in his torso, police said. "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. Further, advocates saw a 43% increase in the formation of anti-LGBTQ+ hate groups in 2019. Tragically, she never got to celebrate. The woman, who was in her 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver took off and passengers told police they don't know her name because they just met her Sunday night at a nightclub. 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!!' As of this writing, more than 3000 anti-LGBTQ+ bills are under consideration in state legislatures across the country, nearly 150 of which directly target transgender people. North Belt Patrol officers are on the scene of a shooting in the 13300 block of Northborough. According to the Houston Police Department, Mikeska was just trying to go to the gym when she was gunned down. ", KHOU 11 on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube, Assist. Clearwood Drive was closed for six hours while police investigated. 100% of every HRC merchandise purchase fuels the fight for equality. At about 4. Major Cotter said theyre trying to determine if Duncan was targeted. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston police are investigating a shooting after a possible domestic disturbance led to a woman shooting a man on Saturday. And 13 killed in 1945. It was dipped down It would maybe look like that, but he was falling out," she said. 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. HOUSTON A woman is dead after she was shot in front of a gym in southeast Houston Thursday morning. HOUSTON A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash while she tried to walk across the street, according to Houston Police. 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. The company said the contract worker was shocked shortly before 5 p.m. at its facility in Texas City. Duncan and Timothys 11-year-old son was not home at the time of the shooting. He called her his best friend. FOX 26 Houston. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. All Rights Reserved. This story has been shared 130,068 times. 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. Continue Reading . Giana Delaney who lives near the home said she was awake when the shooting happened. "I'm not sure how it came to be that this person was driving this vehicle they did not own, but that's one of the reasons why we are still investigating.". One female pronounced deceased.#hounews CC6. Yet again, we find ourselves having to memorialize and honor a member of our community who was taken from us long before her time. A woman was killed on June 6, 2021, when she collided with another vehicle to avoid another. Two dead after police chase ends in crash, officer-involved shooting in . Marisela is at least the 23rd transgender or gender non-conforming person HRC has learned was violently killed in 2022. We say at least because too often these deaths go unreported or misreported. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. The shooting was reported around 11:30 p.m. in the 300 block of Rosamond. Example video title will go here for this video. In her spare time, Daniela is an avid reader and loves to spend time with her two miniature dachshunds. Houston police released surveillance video of the suspects and a vehicle wanted in connection to the shooting. David Gonzalez on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram. According to police, there is a history of violence between the man and woman that had not been reported. Example video title will go here for this video, Hitch a ride with the 2023 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo trail rides. She is a published poet and has background in creative writing and journalism. She was wounded and died at the scene, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez later tweeted. Crime. 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Police say the suspects are in their early to mid-20s with a slim build. starting off in the mid 60s and dropping to the upper 50s. It happened in the 5600 block of Indigo Street in Meyerland around 12:20 a.m. Officers received a call from a woman who sounded like she was in distress. HOUSTON - A Houston man is now wanted for murder after police say he shot and killed a woman earlier this week. A man was also hit by gunfire nearby and had to be taken to the hospital. Police said when they arrived at the scene, the residence was secured. Police said the men matched the description of three carjackers who tried to steal another womans vehicle about an hour before the shooting, just a few miles down the road. One woman was pronounced dead at the scene and the other was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to police. The family of the victim gathered near the home overcome with emotions and grief. Timothy identified the victim as 31-year-old Valeesha Duncan. Houston shootout caught on camera A search for two burglary suspects ended in a standoff. To learn more, please read our Privacy Policy. HPD says a man reportedly approached the victim and then shot her. Six of the people shot were. According to police, the woman did exhibit physical injuries that indicated abuse. 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. Police said the car hit a light pole, flipped and hit a woman who was walking across the road, killing her. Deadly car crashes in San Marcos hit a record in 2019. The shooting. That doesnt happen around here. Tiffany L. Frangione, 48, was found with fatal puncture wounds to her neck in her Houston yard last Friday morning. Deputies said the victim was ambushed after she pulled into her garage on Appletree Hill Lane early Tuesday. A Texas woman found dead in her backyard may have been mauled by her own dogs, police said. Published February 24, 2022. 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. 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. The woman has not been detained or arrested. The Houston Police Department investigates a deadly shooting on Rosamond. The men then pulled a gun on her, but she was able to escape, authorities said. Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A Meyerland woman called 911 for help in the moments before she was shot to death. She was not placed under arrest or detained. Read these guidelines and this FAQ for journalists to ensure greater accuracy and respect in reporting. More than 10,000 hate crimes in the U.S. involve a firearm each year, which equates to more than 28 each day, according to a 2020 report from HRC, Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, Giffords Law Center and Equality Florida titled Remembering and Honoring Pulse: Anti-LGBTQ Bias and Guns Are Taking Lives of Countless LGBTQ People. The report also notes a marked increase in anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes, especially against transgender people. Daniela Sternitzky-Di Napoli, Digital News Editor. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston police are investigating a shooting after a possible domestic disturbance led to a woman shooting a man on Saturday. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A man and woman died after a violent motorcycle crash in southeast Houston on Wednesday, according to police. The shooting. Officers then forced entry inside the home with the help of emergency officials from the Houston Fire Department. The shooting happened just before 5 a.m. in front of the Life Fit Personal Fitness Studio on Fuqua Street near Beamer Road, authorities said. Alcohol, drugs may have played a factor.". 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. The victim's vehicle was riddled with bullets. Neighbors said they heard multiple gunshots, and one said it sounded like a machine gun. Investigators were still working to identify the victim at last check. The crash occurred around 6: . If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. Frangione had let her two pups out into her backyard when they started fighting with the neighbors dog through the fence, according to detectives. Police said it appears the shootings may have stemmed from a murder-suicide and the man in his 60s was the shooter. Police said there were three passengers in the vehicle, but they weren't hurt. No arrests have been made yet in this case. Marisela Castro was killed in the Northshore neighborhood of Houston, TX on Friday, July 29, 2022. Officer Theresa Haley of the NYPD Highway Patrol initially stopped Brian Astarita, 65, for speeding. The man was taken to the hospital, where his condition is unknown. 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. Texas does not include gender identity as a protected characteristic in its hate crimes law. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved. She was a good person, very sweet, very kind. The worker died after he was transported to a medical facility, Marathon said. Shots were then heard on the phone, HPD said. The following news releases are published by the Houston Police Department, Office of Community Affairs. Marisela Castro was killed in the Northshore neighborhood of Houston, TX on Friday, July 29, 2022. The couple reportedly had an "on-and-off-again" relationship with a violent history that was never reported, police said. The driver, a woman in her 30s, ran off, according to HPD. An officer on patrol heard the crash as it happened around 1:20. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. David Rose said. At the state level, transgender and gender non-conforming people in Texas are not explicitly protected from discrimination in employment, housing, education and public spaces. Chief W. Martin Briefing on Multiple Shooting at 5500 Chimney Rock https://t.co/BzvzJIrQad. Detectives say they have an arrest warrant for Cole for the charge of Murder but have not located him yet. 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, woman is dead and two other people were injured. 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. Neighbors and gym patrons are rattled by the shooting, saying it is scary because the shooting happened so close to home. HOUSTON A woman is dead and two other people were injured after a shooting near Uptown, according to the Houston Police Department. The family it happened to, Im sorry for their loss. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A man and woman died after a violent motorcycle crash in southeast Houston on Wednesday, according to police. Two of the men got out of the vehicle as the Mikeska began walking toward the gym, police said. SAN MARCOS (CNS) - A woman was killed Tuesday morning in a single-vehicle crash on a North County highway, and the man driving the car was arrested on. Martin said they have no suspect information at this time, but that there are several witnesses. Major Cotter said the woman lived at the home where the shooting happened, but they didn't know if anyone else lived with her. The Human Rights Campaign uses cookies to improve your site experience. He said they were supposed to finish school shopping this week for their son who is set to start middle school soon. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. Marisela Castro was born in Honduras and spent much of her life in North Carolina before moving to Houston to be closer to family. Deputies were called to a fatal auto-pedestrian crash in the 13500 block of . The subject shot and killed has been identified as 30-year-old Abraham Torres Meza of Bakersfield. 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. I was scared, scared. Medical professionals arrived on the scene and transported the victim to the hospital where she later died from her injuries. For further information, contact a public information officer at 713-308-3200. The incident happened just after 2:30 a.m. near the intersection of Richmond Avenue and Chimney Rock. HOUSTON - A 24-year-old woman was killed in a tragic accident early Sunday morning in Harris County while celebrating the holiday weekend. It claimed the . On the eve of her 40th birthday, Marisela Castro was reportedly planning a birthday party for her friends and family. All Rights Reserved. All I hear shootouts and stuff like that. Houston police have not arrested or charged anyone with the crime as of publishing. Investigators say the suspect was identified as Johnsons ex-boyfriend, Joseph Christopher Cole, 50, of Houston. A nearby gas station had surveillance cameras and they turned the video over to police. Watch:HCSO press conference after woman's murder. Officers were dispatched shortly after 2 a.m. to the 11700 block of . The suspect then allegedly took off on foot towards Rushcreek Drive. We must all do more to protect transgender women, as we all deserve to live full lives free from violence and discrimination. They weren't sure if she had been drinking but her passengers said they had been at a nightclub. HRC is deeply saddened to learn of Mariselas death. August 2, 2022. The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences will hand down the finding. According to authorities, the womans vehicle was broken down and when the men approached. Tiffany L. Frangione, 48, was found with fatal puncture wounds to her neck in her Houston yard last. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Last year the number of people killed in vehicle crashes in Texas reached a level not seen since 1981, and. 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. His condition is unknown. "All the other people that were in the vehicle stayed, and they've been cooperating with our investigation," Sgt. You may find a list of these cases here. Its getting really bad. Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found at 16099 Blue Ridge Road about 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday. Timothy said their son knows what happened to his mom and hes trying to process this tragedy. Officers learned of an argument between a man and woman believed to be in their 40s or 50s. The dogs were scheduled to be euthanized on Monday. Watch this PSA campaign elevating stories of trans joy and love. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. According to police, they were arguing over one of them leaving their shared apartment. At that point, police said the men opened fire and the woman was struck in the back. 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. 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. 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. HOUSTON, Texas It had been two weeks since Evodio Medina last saw his wife, Martha, 71. HOUSTON - A woman died after being hit by a vehicle in the Alief area Friday, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. "We don't have any information about motive at this time," Martin said. Copyright 2022 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. He also said they have no motive for the shooting. HOUSTON A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash while she tried to walk across the street, according to Houston Police. 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. When the officer arrived, he discovered a Dodge Charger on its roof. 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. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Something like this is crazy, Timothy said. According to Palestine police, the man reportedly killed the woman on Thursday, March 2 at a residence in the 200 block of Joe Louis Street. The Houston Police Department said one person was killed in a shooting near the Sonic on South Post Oak Road near West Orem Drive on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. Police said they are awaiting the autopsy results to determine Frangiones official cause of death. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Frangiones husband turned the two dogs over to the BARC Animal Shelter in Houstonon Friday, according to local ABC affiliate KTRK. Marisela is at least the 23rd transgender or gender non-conforming person HRC has learned was violently killed in 2022. Moriah Ballard joined the KPRC 2 digital team in the fall of 2021. Her faith, family, and community are her top passions. Posted in: Incident Updates - HPD Filed under: HPD - Houston Police Department. 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. "Could be road rage, could've been a robberywe don't have enough information at this time to make a determination. The victim was identified as Brittany Johnson, 30, of Palestine. Its scary, John Gregory said. A man fatally shot a woman in the lobby of a downtown Houston hotel and then immediately shot and killed himself Tuesday, police said. It . 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. HOUSTON A Houston man is now wanted for murder after police say he shot and killed a woman earlier this week. You can unsubscribe at any time. Investigators are looking for the dark sedan along with surveillance video from security cameras in the area. An off-duty deputy's wife and his 4-year-old stepdaughter were shot early Sunday morning when a gunman forced entry into their Houston, Texas, home and opened fire, according to Police Chief Troy . Police believe the driver of a Tundra pickup truck hit another motorist who was. Highway 6 ELKO - An Ely woman. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ", Marisela Castro. By clicking "GO" below, you will be directed to a website operated by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) entity. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. "She pulled into the garage, she was able to exit the vehicle, and she was found deceased in the garage.". Learn more about the fatal violence cases that HRC is tracking where details are unclear. When police arrived at the scene they found a vehicle stopped in the road with two women inside who were both shot. His . Houston. The Human Rights Campaign, All Rights Reserved. CNN values your feedback 1. According to Houston police, the shooting took place around 8:30 p.m. in the. This gym has been here forever and nothing like this has ever happened, one person said. "The way he was slanted, there's no way he could just get out and start charging. The video above is from ABC13's livestreaming . All of them stayed at the scene, including the owner of the car. I think we need more police, he said. According to Houston police, the shooting took place around 8:30 p.m. in the 13000 block of Northborough at a gas station. Check back for updates. Her faith, family, and community are her top passions. HOUSTON - A woman has been pronounced dead after she was shot and killed in northwest Houston on Saturday. woman killed Man on parole for murder charged in connection to Leslie Obi's killing The 57-year-old told ABC13 he knew Leslie Obi and admitted to helping another man, who he claims killed her,. Rose said. A woman was killed and two men were injured in an early Saturday shooting near a southwest Houston hookah lounge, police said. Dashana Cheek-McNeal with the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred at 5911 E. Sam Houston Parkway at the Applebee's parking lot. The motorcyclist was transported to the hospital in critical condition but later died. Juan Villanueva, the roommate of convicted Houston serial killer, Ramon Escobar, 51, was pronounced dead Friday morning. US Navy Veteran Confronts Gunman on His . If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. Police said they're unsure what led up to the shooting that left one woman dead and two others hurt. The video above is ABC13's 24/7 livestream. HOUSTON - A woman is dead after she was shot in front of a gym in southeast Houston Thursday morning. When police arrived, they say they found a woman inside the residence with an apparent gunshot wound to the torso. Houston police said the shooting was likely a double murder-suicide. Thats just not something we see around here. Speed was the cause of the crash, in this particular case. message spotted in SoCal snow as some grow desperate. Houston serial killer's cellmate death investigated as homicide. Copyright 2021 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. The victim was identified by Houston police as 62-year old Elsa Mikeska. You'll receive email updates from HRC. 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. Daniela Sternitzky-Di Napoli has been a digital news editor at KPRC 2 since 2018. Moriah Ballard joined the KPRC 2 digital team in the fall of 2021. A Texas woman found dead in her backyard may have been mauled by her own dogs, police said. 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. Daniela has covered events like Hurricane Harvey and the Astros World Series win. HPD responded to the Memorial Towers apartments near Memorial Drive and Detering Street to a shooting call after someone reported that a man had been beaten and shot. An officer on patrol heard the crash as it happened around 1:20 a.m. Monday on Clearwood Drive near the Gulf Freeway. I cant believe this has happened. We've received your submission. We must demand better from our elected officials and reject harmful anti-transgender legislation at the local, state and federal levels, while also considering every possible way to make ending this violence a reality. We say "at least" because too often these deaths go unreported or misreported. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Texas remains the Transgender Murder Capitol of America because of the continued lack of funding, resources, and support to build thriving transgender communities and a government that sees us as less than human.. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies. Thanks for contacting us. 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. 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. Example video title will go here for this video. I didnt want to look out the window, because I didnt know if they were going to come back and do it again.. Join HRC's CountMeIn campaign to take action for transgender and non-binary people. ). Twenty-three confirmed killings of transgender people this year illustrate the continued harm and violence across the nation experienced by transgender and gender-diverse humans, with transgender people of color experiencing the grunt of the brutality. POLICE: Houston man wanted after reportedly shooting ex-girlfriend to death in Palestine, Texas, (Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. How do you deal with someone like that? Gregory asked. According to the authorities, 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. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. According to Palestine police, the man reportedly killed the woman on Thursday . She said they have recovered surveillance video from a nearby home, and all they can say right now is that the suspect pulled up in a dark-colored sedan. This is a breaking news story. Cheek-McNeal said several Applebee's . The incident. 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. A woman was killed and a driver injured Sunday following a two-car wreck in Kingwood, according to police. The video above is ABC13's 24/7 livestream. According to Sgt. Thursday evening, Houston police released surveillance video of the suspects and a vehicle wanted in connection to the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477). Investigators are looking into whether speed was a factor. Im hoping with the carjacking, perhaps they have some information that way or cameras to find them, Gregory said.