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ICE arrests crime witness who helped Houston police identify shooting suspect
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Corley Peel , as published by KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A witness reported the shooting to Houston Police and helped identify the suspect.
A shooting incident occurred outside a Home Depot on Bellaire Boulevard on Sunday. A witness reported the shooting to Houston Police and helped identify the suspect. However, while the suspect was being brought back to the scene for identification, the witness was detained by federal immigration agents.
The Harris County District Attorney has spoken out about the incident. According to Houston Police, they did not contact or assist the immigration agents. The witness had been in the parking lot when he saw the shooting and reported it to the police.
Further details about the incident are available from KPRC 2 News, including the police report and additional information from sources.
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Category: safety Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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