Moriah Ballard joined the KPRC 2 digital team in the fall of 2021. A woman was killed and a driver injured Sunday following a two-car wreck in Kingwood, according to police. Police said when they arrived at the scene, the residence was secured. Her faith, family, and community are her top passions. How do you deal with someone like that? Gregory asked. Daniela has covered events like Hurricane Harvey and the Astros World Series win. It . 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. HRC is deeply saddened to learn of Mariselas death. "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. 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. Deputies said the victim was ambushed after she pulled into her garage on Appletree Hill Lane early Tuesday. Copyright 2021 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. 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. HOUSTON A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash while she tried to walk across the street, according to Houston Police. Watch:HCSO press conference after woman's murder. HOUSTON - A woman is dead after she was shot in front of a gym in southeast Houston Thursday morning. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston police are investigating a shooting after a possible domestic disturbance led to a woman shooting a man on Saturday. 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The Human Rights Campaign uses cookies to improve your site experience. 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. It is clear that fatal violence disproportionately affects transgender women of color, especially Black transgender women. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. Neighbors and gym patrons are rattled by the shooting, saying it is scary because the shooting happened so close to home. Two dead after police chase ends in crash, officer-involved shooting in . HOUSTON A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash while she tried to walk across the street, according to Houston Police. Marisela is at least the 23rd transgender or gender non-conforming person HRC has learned was violently killed in 2022. 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. Tiffany L. Frangione, 48, was found with fatal puncture wounds to her neck in her Houston yard last. ", Marisela Castro. 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. The crash occurred around 6: . You can unsubscribe at any time. I didnt want to look out the window, because I didnt know if they were going to come back and do it again.. A woman was killed and two men were injured in an early Saturday shooting near a southwest Houston hookah lounge, police said. HOUSTON - A Houston man is now wanted for murder after police say he shot and killed a woman earlier this week. Police said there were three passengers in the vehicle, but they weren't hurt. We've received your submission. We say at least because too often these deaths go unreported or misreported. 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. Juan Cardenas, a member at the gym, says crime in Houston is out of control. 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. They weren't sure if she had been drinking but her passengers said they had been at a nightclub. Thats just not something we see around here. 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. I think we need more police, he said. The worker died after he was transported to a medical facility, Marathon 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. 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. His . At that point, police said the men opened fire and the woman was struck in the back. message spotted in SoCal snow as some grow desperate. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston police are investigating a shooting after a possible domestic disturbance led to a woman shooting a man on Saturday. The family of the victim gathered near the home overcome with emotions and grief. Further, advocates saw a 43% increase in the formation of anti-LGBTQ+ hate groups in 2019. David Rose said. Frangione had let her two pups out into her backyard when they started fighting with the neighbors dog through the fence, according to detectives. 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 believe the driver of a Tundra pickup truck hit another motorist who was. According to police, the woman did exhibit physical injuries that indicated abuse. It was just really fast. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Example video title will go here for this video. David Gonzalez on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram. It sounded like a machine gun to me., I was shaking, Delaney said. She was not placed under arrest or detained. 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 Palestine police, the man reportedly killed the woman on Thursday, March 2 at a residence in the 200 block of Joe Louis Street. POLICE Department News Releases. 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. US Navy Veteran Confronts Gunman on His . Duncan and Timothys 11-year-old son was not home at the time of the shooting. The shooting. March 2, 2023. Laurel Powell Check back for updates. According to authorities, the womans vehicle was broken down and when the men approached. Investigators were still working to identify the victim at last check. Giana Delaney who lives near the home said she was awake when the shooting happened. When police arrived, they say they found a woman inside the residence with an apparent gunshot wound to the torso. 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. A Chicago police officer was shot and . It claimed the . 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. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. An officer on patrol heard the crash as it happened around 1:20 a.m. Monday on Clearwood Drive near the Gulf Freeway. Officer Theresa Haley of the NYPD Highway Patrol initially stopped Brian Astarita, 65, for speeding. In her spare time, Daniela is an avid reader and loves to spend time with her two miniature dachshunds. 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.. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A man and woman died after a violent motorcycle crash in southeast Houston on Wednesday, according to police. Marisela Castro was killed in the Northshore neighborhood of Houston, TX on Friday, July 29, 2022. Its scary, John Gregory said. We say "at least" because too often these deaths go unreported or misreported. All Rights Reserved. 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. Police said she thought they were stopping to help her, but then they tried to steal her vehicle. When the officer arrived, he discovered a Dodge Charger on its roof. This is a breaking news story. The video above is from ABC13's livestreaming . Officers then forced entry inside the home with the help of emergency officials from the Houston Fire Department. She is a published poet and has background in creative writing and journalism. Join HRC's CountMeIn campaign to take action for transgender and non-binary people. By clicking "GO" below, you will be directed to a website operated by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) entity. For further information, contact a public information officer at 713-308-3200. "We don't have any information about motive at this time," Martin said. He called her his best friend. 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. HOUSTON A woman has been pronounced dead after she was shot and killed in northwest Houston on Saturday. She was wounded and died at the scene, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez later tweeted. Frangiones husband turned the two dogs over to the BARC Animal Shelter in Houstonon Friday, according to local ABC affiliate KTRK. One woman was pronounced dead at the scene and the other was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to police. Major Cotter said theyre trying to determine if Duncan was targeted. Yet again, we find ourselves having to memorialize and honor a member of our community who was taken from us long before her time. Police said they are awaiting the autopsy results to determine Frangiones official cause of death. At about 4 p.m., officers with the Houston Police Department responded to a crash in the 13000 block of Scott Street. It was dipped down It would maybe look like that, but he was falling out," she said. Speed was the cause of the crash, in this particular case. Detectives say they have an arrest warrant for Cole for the charge of Murder but have not located him yet. 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. Officers were dispatched shortly after 2 a.m. to the 11700 block of . Her faith, family, and community are her top passions. According to Houston police, the shooting took place around 8:30 p.m. in the 13000 block of Northborough at a gas station. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. Published February 24, 2022. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 100% of every HRC merchandise purchase fuels the fight for equality. 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. 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!!' The Houston Police Department investigates a deadly shooting on Rosamond. CNN values your feedback 1. The dogs were scheduled to be euthanized on Monday. 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 motorcyclist was transported to the hospital in critical condition but later died. Daniela Sternitzky-Di Napoli has been a digital news editor at KPRC 2 since 2018. HPD Assistant Chief Martin said the vehicle the women were in was struck by gunfire multiple times. That doesnt happen around here. 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. HOUSTON - Police are investigating the deadly shooting of a woman in north Houston late Wednesday night. A nearby gas station had surveillance cameras and they turned the video over to police. Watch this PSA campaign elevating stories of trans joy and love. Chief W. Martin Briefing on Multiple Shooting at 5500 Chimney Rock https://t.co/BzvzJIrQad. His condition is unknown. 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.. "All the other people that were in the vehicle stayed, and they've been cooperating with our investigation," Sgt. 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. Example video title will go here for this video. Houston police have not arrested or charged anyone with the crime as of publishing. He also said they have no motive for the shooting. Timothy identified the victim as 31-year-old Valeesha Duncan. Something like this is crazy, Timothy said. The suspect then allegedly took off on foot towards Rushcreek Drive. The suspect shot by officers has died. HOUSTON - A woman has been pronounced dead after she was shot and killed in northwest Houston on Saturday. The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences will hand down the finding. A woman was killed on June 6, 2021, when she collided with another vehicle to avoid another. 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. Witnesses said the car was speeding when the driver lost control. The video above is ABC13's 24/7 livestream. HOUSTON, Texas It had been two weeks since Evodio Medina last saw his wife, Martha, 71. The video above is from ABC13's livestreaming channel. High-speed chase ends in gunfire. Learn more about the fatal violence cases that HRC is tracking where details are unclear. The following news releases are published by the Houston Police Department, Office of Community Affairs. 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. When police arrived at the scene they found a vehicle stopped in the road with two women inside who were both shot. Houston shootout caught on camera A search for two burglary suspects ended in a standoff. This gym has been here forever and nothing like this has ever happened, one person said. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Investigators say the suspect was identified as Johnsons ex-boyfriend, Joseph Christopher Cole, 50, of Houston. Copyright 2023 KTRK-TV. 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. 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. by The woman has not been detained or arrested. 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. 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 two are believed to have had some sort of relationship . By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies. The driver who was killed was hit at least once, according to Martin. All of them stayed at the scene, including the owner of the car. According to the authorities, The incident. She was dead when cops arrived on the scene. starting off in the mid 60s and dropping to the upper 50s. The man was taken to the hospital, where his condition is unknown. Tragically, she never got to celebrate. HOUSTON - A 24-year-old woman was killed in a tragic accident early Sunday morning in Harris County while celebrating the holiday weekend. Anyone with information is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477). At about 4. 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. Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. Officers learned of an argument between a man and woman believed to be in their 40s or 50s. I was scared, scared. OnScene One person was killed and others were injured in a head-on car crash Sunday afternoon in. 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. The company said the contract worker was shocked shortly before 5 p.m. at its facility in Texas City. Marisela is at least the 23rd transgender or gender non-conforming person HRC has learned was violently killed in 2022. Timothy said their son knows what happened to his mom and hes trying to process this tragedy. WELLS, Nevada (KLIX)-Authorities in Elko County say a man was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on U. HOUSTON A Houston man is now wanted for murder after police say he shot and killed a woman earlier this week.