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New HCSO program aims to help missing people with dementia come back home
SUMMARY: A new program by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, called the “Take Me Home” program, aims to assist in locating seniors with dementia who wander off. This initiative allows families to submit details, including photos, age, type of dementia, and past wandering locations, to help law enforcement respond effectively. Mary Bradley, whose wife Jeffrey has Alzheimer’s, shares her concerns about the challenges faced by families dealing with dementia. The program emphasizes prompt reporting, as quick action increases the chances of safely bringing loved ones home. Nonprofits like Care Partners advocate for comforting interactions between individuals with dementia and law enforcement.
A new program launched by Harris County Sheriff’s Office aims to help elderly people in dementia who go missing return home safely and quickly. The goal is speed.
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North Austin deadly shooting leaves 1 dead; shooter detained | FOX 7 Austin
SUMMARY: On Monday afternoon, Austin Police responded to a “shoot stab urgent” call near Parmer on the Creek Shopping Center in North Austin. Officers found a 40-year-old white male with gunshot wounds, who died at the scene despite life-saving efforts. The incident involved two homeless individuals, and while a person of interest has been interviewed, authorities believe it was isolated with no threat to the public. The scene caused confusion among nearby businesses, though no closures or traffic disruptions occurred. APD is seeking information from the public, offering a $1,000 reward through Crime Stoppers.
One person was detained after a deadly shooting in North Austin, the Austin Police Department said.
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19-year-old murdered in Arlington Airbnb hours before celebrating birthday
SUMMARY: Arlington Police are investigating three deaths related to two homicide cases near AT&T Stadium over the weekend. On Sunday morning, a man was found dead in an apartment after a neighbor reported a broken window, suggesting forced entry; police are working to identify the victim and suspect. Earlier, two teenagers were shot inside an Airbnb. An 18-year-old woman, Alexis Janah Tyler, died in the hospital, while a 19-year-old male was pronounced dead at the scene. Multiple shell casings were found, indicating a targeted attack. Investigators seek public assistance for leads, noting the shooting likely wasn’t random.
Police say the 19-year-old rented the Airbnb to celebrate his birthday weekend. Hours before turning 20, he was murdered. Another teenager at the rental was also killed.
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Teen killed in possible drag racing crash in Channelview
SUMMARY: An 18-year-old, identified as Juan Carlos Montan, died in a possible drag racing crash in Channel View early Sunday morning. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office reports that Montan’s car collided with a curb and rolled over after attempting to race a dark-colored Dodge Challenger. Witnesses described a chaotic scene, with neighbors rushing to help as a woman screamed for assistance. Montan’s sister, who was a passenger, survived the incident unharmed. Investigators are seeking information on the other driver, who fled the scene, and encourage local residents to review their surveillance footage for leads.
People started a memorial to the teen who died while possibly racing someone in the 1400 block of Dell Dale Street. The car hit a curb and rolled over.
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