A man accused in the 2022 death of an off-duty Harris County deputy - shot and killed while confronting a trio of catalytic ...

A judge announced no death penalty for Joshua Stewart in Deputy Almendarez's 2022 murder case.

On Tuesday, the other two suspects accused in Deputy Darren Almendarez's murder are appearing in court. Prosecutors said they plan to seek the death penalty.

Two of the three suspects are facing the death penalty for allegedly shooting Deputy Darren Almendarez to death after they were caught trying to steal the officer's catalytic converter back in March.

The bill was written by State Senator Carol Alvarado, District 6 (D-Houston). “Governor Abbott has signed Senate Bill 224, the “Deputy Darren Almendarez Act,” into law.

Almendarez told his wife “wait right here, babe,” as they walked out of the store and saw the suspects committing the crime. His next words to her were “run babe,” followed by “call 911.” ...

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — All three suspects accused of killing Deputy Darren Almendarez are being held currently without bond and are charged with capital murder. Two of those suspects were in ...

Officers salute at the honor ceremony during the funeral for Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Darren Almendarez at the Humble First Assembly of God, 1915 FM 1960 Bypass Road, Friday, April 8, 2022 ...

Harris County Sheriff's Office Deputy Darren Almendarez's wife, Flor Zarzoza, center, enters the Texas 177th District Court at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse, Tuesday, May 10, 2022, in ...

The funeral for 51-year-old Deputy Darren Almendarez is taking place on Friday, April 8, 2022. He was killed on Thursday, March 31, 2022.

Harris County says goodbye to Sheriff’s Deputy Darren Almendarez After more than 20 years of service, Deputy Almendarez’s life was cut short when he confronted 3 men police say were trying to ...

Senate Bill 224, or the "Deputy Darren Almendarez Act," is named for a Harris County deputy who was killed in 2022 while trying to stop a catalytic converter theft.