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Top Houston news: Former UH baseball player John Altobelli dies in crash with Kobe; man shot, killed

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Published on January 27, 2020
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Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Houston.

Former UH baseball player John Altobelli among those killed with Kobe in helicopter crash

Former University of Houston baseball player John Altobelli, his wife and daughter were among the nine people killed in the helicopter crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant and one of his daughters Sunday.

Read the full story on Chron.com from the Houston Chronicle.

Man shot to death while trying to defend his girlfriend during fight on north side

A fight between four people on Houston’s north side left one man dead. At one point, the suspect tried to shoot the victim’s girlfriend, but the gun ran out of bullets, according to police.

Read the full story on KHOU 11 News.

Business near Watson explosion site burglarized, police say

Police Chief Art Acevedo confirmed the incident was not a looting case, and said the suspects were not looting damaged homes or buildings near the explosion site.

Read the full story on ABC13 Houston.

Police search for suspects in robbery at Food Town in north Houston

Two suspects entered the Food Town at 7426 Airline Drive on Monday and stole money from a cash drawer.

Read the full story on FOX 26 Houston.

Mayor, others help residents after deadly blast

Houston’s mayor and others say they'll work to provide aid for residents whose homes were damaged after a massive explosion at a warehouse on Friday that killed two workers and injured 20 others.

Read the full story on ABC World News Tonight with David Muir.


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