If you were an eyewitness or have video/ photos relevant to the 6:50 a.m. fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, use the secure link below to upload your info. The Harris County District Attorney's Office will continue pursuing all investigative avenues in this case.

Justice for this child survivor, now 16 years old.

Justice for Maria Rodriguez. 2,933 days ago was the last time anyone saw or heard from Maria Rodriguez. Now, eight years after the 29-year-old mother seemingly vanished, a jury has found Erik Arceneaux, Maria’s boyfriend of six months, guilty of her murder.

Today, DA Teare joined prosecutors nationwide urging 3D‑printer makers to help keep communities safe. Ghost guns let dangerous individuals build untraceable weapons and evade background checks. Keeping people safe requires action from industry and Texas lawmakers.

Justice for Melvin Jackson. On April 4, 2025, Melvin was shot and killed minutes after leaving the IM Food Mart on Wheeler Avenue. Prosecutors proved Derrick Foster murdered Melvin, presenting jurors surveillance footage that tracked Foster before and after the shooting.

Justice for three Houston child sexual abuse survivors. To protect these survivors, the DA’s Office will not release their names or identities.

Justice for Steven Jackson and his girlfriend. January 16, 2023, just before 11 p.m., Steven arrived home to his girlfriend at their Baytown apartment after finishing his Monday shift stocking at the Budweiser warehouse. Steven then walked his beloved dog Izzy, as he did most nights.

More than 4,500 Texans are shot and killed every year. Last year alone, Harris County saw 3,452 aggravated charges (violent crimes) involving a gun.

Today, DA Sean Teare joined Commissioner Rodney Ellis for the unveiling of the future Remembrance Park in downtown Houston.

Two weeks in, and the interns are bringing it, Harris County. WELCOME to our Summer 2026 class of nearly 80 undergrads + law students from 17 states. You could have gone anywhere, and you chose HCDAO. Well done.

Justice for Untorio Jones, a devoted father and Houston educator. On December 19, 2016, Untorio spent the beginning of his day at a Christmas toy drive. Friends describe the Lee High School special education teacher as someone who regularly gave back to his community.

Justice for Eight Houston Women. A predator was sentenced to life in prison for terrorizing eight Houston women over a span of more than a decade. Loaquin Price has been found guilty of Aggravated Sexual Assault after prosecutors proved Price preyed on Houston women from 2010-2022.

Juneteenth Parade 2026 in the books! HCDAO was honored to stand with our community in celebrating the history, progress, and promise that Juneteenth represents. Thank you for celebrating with us, Harris County!

Getting older should never make someone a target. Before the pandemic, 1 in 10 seniors were abused, neglected, or exploited. By 2020, that number jumped to 1 in 5. In many cases, the person causing the harm isn't a stranger—it's someone the victim knows and trusts.

The world is coming to Houston. In 13 days, our city will host its first FIFA World Cup match. All month, thousands of people and fans will travel to Houston to work and play.

Showing our youth: it’s okay to not be okay; ask for help if you’re struggling; find the right mentors you can count on… that’s what Saturday looked like at the Fonde Community Center. And when Houston Rockets legend Moochie Norris shared his story? What a powerful moment.

HOOPS FOR HEALTH — THIS SATURDAY Mental Health Matters. So let’s show up for each other. Come see us in the Fifth Ward this weekend. FYI, Tari Eason came out last year. Who are the Houston Rockets sending Sean Teare this Saturday? You have to come by to find out, obviously.

Justice for this mother and her son. On March 24, 2025, Brittany Munive, 33, and her son, DJ, 9, were killed when Michael Arguijo, who was driving a red Ford F-150, crashed head-on into the Munive family’s Mitsubishi.

Justice for Kalani, a seven-month-old infant murdered in 2022. On November 4 of that year, Xavier Henderson was watching Kalani, the daughter of his girlfriend at the time, while the infant's mother was out running errands.

When prosecutors and police work together, we see how crime survivors can feel SEEN. Our neighborhoods are safer. Those are the facts, Houston. Numbers prove it: Homicides – down. Sexual Assaults – down.  Robberies – down. Aggravated Assaults – down.

Old mattress? Don't dump it on the side of a road.... Let us help! SATURDAY (5/9): HCDAO and @HouFurnitureBank are collecting ALL MATTRESSES you don't want - any condition. Drop off from 10-2p.

Justice for this child survivor—whose identity the HCDAO protects. She told a jury she was only 10 when this defendant started sexually abusing her. Willie Washington has been found guilty of Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child and sentenced to life in prison.

“Healing by finding beauty in the broken.” Two brave girls told a jury last week how Jamie Martinez sexually abused them for years while growing up. Martinez was found guilty of Continuous Sex Assault of a Child and sentenced to life in prison.

HCDAO Statement on death of high profile Capital Murder Defendant:

When District Attorney Sean Teare came to this office, he came with a new idea for crime survivors. What if HCDAO started a new group? Something we’ve never done.

Illegal dumping hurts our neighborhoods and puts public safety at risk. The good news: we’re making it easier to do the right thing.

Prosecutors promote Earth Day? Sure do. Because #EarthDay reminds us... we can't allow environmental crimes to hurt our communities.

UPDATE: Today, a Harris County grand jury returned an indictment charging Floyd William Parrott with Capital Murder in the 1990 Lovers’ Lane killings of Cheryl Henry and Garland “Andy” Atkinson. youtu.be/4hcxB3JdR6k

To our new HCDAO Faith Advisory Board: thank you for partnering with us to build a safer Harris County. District Attorney Sean Teare recently met with community faith leaders who bring experience and a deep understanding of how compassion and justice intersect.

Justice for Deputy Darren Almendarez. 

 On March 31, 2022, Harris County Deputy Darren Almendarez had just finished grocery shopping with his wife. He was off duty at the time.

If you know anything about DA Sean Teare, you know he loves University of Houston. Teare recently went back to his alma mater as the inaugural speaker for the Blakely Advocacy Lecture series.

Justice for a 10-year-old Houston child — a survivor whose identity this office protects.     Her handprint painting speaks for itself: "You can’t hunt me anymore."

“At the end of the day, that person who harmed you needs to be held responsible.” youtu.be/RSQ1FFECOd0

“As a father of four…Protecting children isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. And we will use every ounce of determination to find justice.” -Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare

One in three teens in the U.S. experiences abuse from a dating partner.

Cleaner streets mean safer streets — and safer streets mean a stronger, safer Harris County.

Today, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office takes a significant step in the ongoing pursuit of justice for Cheryl Henry, Andy Atkinson, and their families. For years, our prosecutors have worked in partnership with Houston Police detectives and Houston FBI agents on this case.

Justice for Tanesha Richards A jury has found Bruce Gerard guilty of Capital Murder. Prosecutors proved he harassed, stalked, and ultimately killed the 25-year-old Houston woman who went on a date with him one time in March 2023.

Every day, our social workers stand beside our victims and survivors, empowering them, showing compassion, and guiding them through some of the hardest moments of their lives.

Saddle up, Houston. It's rodeo season. In Texas, this is how we show our First Responders all the love. #FirstRespondersDay #DAseanteare #backtothecourthouseplease

Justice for a Houston mom today.   Karly Kimberly Navarrete was shot to death on October 1, 2023.

Today, Justice for Dulce Martinez. A jury found Aldo Ramirez guilty of murdering Dulce Martinez, mother to two sons and two daughters.

Today, on National Prosecutors Day, we celebrate our own.

Today, Terry Bryan Rivera, 29, has agreed to serve 50 years in prison for killing his ex-girlfriend’s son.   On March 4, 2024, Carlos Fernandez was asleep in the living room of his family’s apartment when he heard gunshots.

That’s the 2026 MLK Day Parade wrapped! HCDAO is honored to stand with our community in celebrating Dr. King’s legacy of service, justice, and equality. Your support reminds us why this work matters. We love you, Harris County.

HCDAO honors the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King challenged people to live up to their highest ideals. He reminded us that justice is measured not by laws or rules, but by how we treat each other every day.

Listen up. Stalking is not harmless. 

Why? Because stalking behaviors can escalate. What may start as unwanted calls, repetitive messages can quickly move into showing up in person, making threats….committing a violent crime.

Public safety is built on partnership. The HCDAO is proud to work alongside law enforcement officers who understand what it means to respond with compassion and support survivors, while holding violent offenders accountable. Thank you for serving Harris County.

Plenty of y'all already have a plan if you’re going out to celebrate and have a few cocktails. In fact, the majority of you probably do. We love this. Have fun tonight. Just make sure you have a sober plan in place for getting home—a rideshare, a designated driver, or simply staying where you are.

Wishing Happy Holidays to all, from the Harris County District Attorney's Office. Our hearts are with all our HCDAO survivors, their loved ones, and those remembered. It is our privilege to fight for justice on your behalf. It is our honor to share your stories.