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FOX 4 News Crime Files: Week of September 15
SUMMARY: In Downtown Dallas, a man named Antonio Banks was arrested for a brutal, seemingly unprovoked attack on a woman, following her for several blocks before striking her with a blunt object, resulting in severe injuries. Surveillance footage led police to identify him. Banks, who was on parole at the time, has been charged with aggravated assault. In a separate incident, Fort Worth Officer William Martin faces charges of aggravated assault after allegedly shooting an unarmed driver following a traffic dispute. Additionally, Kevin Sheffield was sentenced to 50 years for two random murders, and a suspected drunk driver caused a crash resulting in a woman’s death.
The top crime stories from North Texas during the week of Sept. 15, including an arrest in the attack of a woman in Downtown Dallas, a Fort Worth police officer arrested for an off-duty shooting, a police chase with a murder suspect in Dallas, family members confront a Dallas murder suspect in court, a 16-year-old who was injured in a Haltom City shooting, a deadly crash involving an allegedly drunk 18-wheeler driver and a suspect is arrested in a deadly hit and run.
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Houston police investigating deadly shooting involving 2 men on south side
SUMMARY: During a recent incident at a small apartment complex in Houston, one man, estimated to be 18 to 25 years old, was fatally shot, while another man was critically injured. The shootings occurred near Tier Wester and McGregor on Friday night. Police believe the two incidents are connected, as they occurred at the same complex, which is largely vacant. Witnesses directed officers to the scene, where the deceased was found with a mask and a pistol. Investigators are seeking information and video evidence to determine a motive, as they work to track down witnesses in the area.
Homicide detectives are trying to find surveillance video or any witnesses to what happened.
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Suspect arrested after being charged with shooting girlfriend
SUMMARY: A family mourns the tragic loss of 24-year-old Joselyn Espinosa, who was shot and killed by her boyfriend, 19-year-old Francisco Ooa, during an argument outside a motel. The incident occurred early Sunday morning when Ooa, after being locked out of his truck, allegedly fired his gun, fatally injuring Joselyn. Although he drove her to the hospital, she succumbed to her injuries within hours. Joselyn leaves behind a seven-year-old daughter, and her family is calling for justice while highlighting the dangers of domestic violence, urging others to seek help. Ooa has turned himself in and faces a manslaughter charge.
A man is in police custody after being charged with shooting his girlfriend during an argument near Downtown Houston.
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Texas oil and gas jobs show three months of jobs growth | Texas
SUMMARY: Texas experienced notable job growth in August, particularly in the upstream oil and natural gas sector, which added 1,000 jobs, marking three consecutive months of gains. Since September 2020, the industry has added 37,400 jobs, reflecting sustained demand for energy resources. Texas Oil & Gas Association president Todd Staples highlighted the state‘s role in meeting energy needs globally. August data shows 11,823 active job postings in the industry, averaging salaries of $124,000. The sector also contributed $543 million in oil production taxes and $80 million in natural gas taxes, funding various public services.
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