METRO police chief on recent violence: 'That does not define METRO PD'

Assaults reported by Houston METRO were on the rise in 2025. However, officials say your odds of being a victim of a major crime on mass transit is one is almost 148,000.

METRO Police fatally shoot armed man at Downtown Houston rail station

METRO police fatally shot an armed man at the Bell Station platform in downtown Houston Sunday morning, causing significant Red Line service disruptions as an investigation into the domestic-related incident continues.

Fight on METRO bus ends with 1 person shot in the leg
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According to Houston METRO officials, the incident occurred on METRO bus 2081 near Northpoint Drive and Greenspoint Drive.

Accused METRO bus teen shooter denied bail
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An alleged teen shooter was denied bail following a shooting on a Houston METRO bus that fatality killed an innocent bystander. Smith was allegedly trying to fire shots at another individual.

Some Houston METRO services reopening Monday

Houston METRO is reopening its transportation services on a delayed schedule Monday due to the wintry weather.

METRO bus shooting suspect facing federal charges, accused of having machine gun

The 18-year-old involved in the deadly METRO bus shooting on Jan. 7 is now facing federal weapons charges following the investigation into the incident.

METRO Police Chief addresses committee on safety meeting after deadly bus shooting

METRO Police Chief Ban Tien addressed the agency’s Public Safety Committee just a week after a fatal shooting on the transit system left one woman dead and a teenager injured.

4 detained, 2 guns recovered after shooting at Houston METRO Rail Center

Four suspects were detained and two firearms recovered after a reported dispute and gunfire at the Fannin South Transit Center, though no injuries were reported.

Houston crime: Over a dozen cars vandalized at northwest Houston Park and Ride

More than a dozen cars were vandalized Monday at a northwest Houston Park and Ride. METRO says the incident is under investigation as victims face costly repairs.

Houston crash seriously injures off-duty METRO officer
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An off-duty METRO police officer was taken to the hospital after a crash on Houston's south side on Wednesday afternoon. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia reported live from the scene.