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Houston police recover vehicle reportedly stolen by homicide suspects
Houston police say officers recovered a vehicle that is believed to have been stolen by homicide suspects. Three people were taken into custody, but it's not clear if they had any involvement in the homicide.
HOUSTON - Houston police say a stolen SUV linked to a homicide in Montgomery County was recovered early Tuesday morning, and three people were taken into custody.
Around 2 a.m., officers near E Little York and Airline Drive came across the gold Chevy SUV.
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According to police, when officers ran the license plate, it came back as being stolen by two homicide suspects in Montgomery County.
Officers conducted a stop on the vehicle. Authorities say a driver and two passengers were inside.
According to police, one of the passengers tried to destroy narcotics while officers were taking him into custody, and he was stunned by a taser.
All three occupants were taken into custody. Police say it’s unclear if they were involved in the homicide, but they will be charged with possession of a stolen vehicle.
One passenger will also be charged with possession of narcotics, authorities say.
The investigation into the incident continues.