What a tragedy. Today, our nation lost heroes who were simply trying to keep the community safe. 8 LEOs shot and 3 are dead after deadly shootout when a US Marshal’s Task Force was serving a warrant in Charlotte, North Carolina. May those who lost their lives Rest in Peace.

Congrats to HCSO SWAT for being awarded the 2023 “SWAT Team of the Year” at the Texas Tactical Police Officer’s Association (TTPOA) Conference. We appreciate the recognition from TTPOA and other tactical teams in the state of Texas.

Thanks to all of the supporting units who…

Deputy Nguyen proudly represented the HCSO at the Texas Peace Officer’s Memorial. Learn more here texaspeaceofficersmemorial.org

Funeral services for Harris County Sheriff's Office Deputy Investigator John H. Coddou will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Second Baptist Church - West Campus, 19449 Katy Fwy, Houston, Texas, 77094. Full Police Honors will follow after the service. #HouNews

Yesterday, Ed Gonzalez and the Harris County Sheriff's Office enjoyed participating in the 2024 Blessing of the Fleet Boat Parade in the Clear Lake Channel! Thank you to the HCSO Marine Unit for an awesome boat ride!

Update: the female has been identified as Tuybach Ho (58) and the male as Tien Trinh (62). At this time, investigators believe the husband acted alone in the killing of his wife and believe the husband died inside the home due the fire he had set. Addtl injuries to the wife
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Grateful to Kristi Thornton for sharing Caleb's powerful story with our deputies ahead of our DWI Initiative. It serves as an important reminder that the ripple effects of impaired driving extend far beyond the crash itself. #26forCaleb #EndtheStreakTX HCSOTexas

HCFMO is on scene assisting Northwest VFD with the fire investigation.

Littleyorkfd, Champions ESD, Cy-Fair Fire Department, Cypress Creek Fire Dept., HCESD 1 are also on scene providing mutual aid.

HCSOTexas units were dispatched to a residence at the 6500 blk of Desert Rose Ln. The incident appears to a be a murder-suicide, stemming from
domestic violence. An adult male allegedly set his wife and himself on fire. Both were pronounced deceased on-scene.
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We honor the fallen and remember those who have given everything in service to our communities and profession.

The Harris County Peace Officers' Memorial Service: Join Ed Gonzalez and HCSO on Thursday, May 2, at 6 p.m. at Crime Stoppers HOU to honor and remember our fallen heroes. Gone but never forgotten. #HouNews

Congratulations to the 2024 high school graduates! 🎓 Get a jumpstart on your career by attending an upcoming hiring event hosted by Ed Gonzalez and HCSO on May 4th, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Captain K. Smith at 2316 Atascocita Rd. We hope you can join us! #HouNews

Friday night at the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association conference, HCSO SWAT, Bomb & CNT received the award for SWAT team of the year for the great state of Texas. These deputies train hard daily, are on call 24/7 and respond to the most critical incidents across Harris County. Congratulations!! #PrideofTexas

Today is the first day of the Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday! From now until midnight on Monday night, take advantage and make sure your family has all the supplies they would need in case of an emergency. Find more information here: bit.ly/2JinDiq