Crime
Myron Strambler charged with murder in shooting death of his wife Alicia Strambler at Moonlight Inn in Houston
Court records reveal that Myron Strambler has a history of violence.
HOUSTON, TX – Myron Lynn Strambler, 45, is in custody at the Harris County Jail, charged with the murder of his wife, 40-year-old Alicia Michele Strambler, at the Moonlight Inn located in the 5200 block of Airline Drive on the evening of November 27, 2024.
Houston Police Department officers from the North Patrol Division responded to the scene after receiving reports of a domestic incident.
Upon arrival, they found Myron Strambler outside the motel room, his shirt visibly stained with blood. He was detained without incident. Inside the room, officers discovered Alicia deceased, showing clear signs of a violent assault.
According to investigators, Myron called family members after the attack, admitting to the assault. Concerned relatives contacted law enforcement, leading to his immediate arrest at the scene.
The charging document alleges that Myron Strambler intentionally and knowingly caused Alicia’s death using multiple methods of assault.
The complaint details that he struck her with his hands, which were deemed deadly weapons due to the force used, slammed her head against a wall, and used an unknown object during the attack. These acts were found to be clearly dangerous to human life and resulted in Alicia’s fatal injuries.
Court records reveal that Myron Strambler has a history of violence, including a prior misdemeanor charge for assaulting Alicia in a separate incident. Additionally, Strambler has a prior felony conviction for the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl in Brazoria County, Texas, in 2009.
Myron Strambler has been charged with first-degree murder, and authorities are continuing their investigation into the case. He is being held without bond at the Harris County Jail.
Anyone with further information about this case is encouraged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers of Houston at (713) 222-TIPS.
Crime
Agent Nic Graham Dies After Being Shot in Lakewood Police Shootout With Suspect Gabriel Garcia on RTD Bus
LAKEWOOD, Colorado — A Lakewood police agent who was critically wounded during a shootout with a suspect aboard an RTD bus has died, authorities confirmed. The fallen officer was identified as Nic Graham, a member of the Lakewood Police Department since 2019.
Graham was among four police agents injured Thursday evening when an armed confrontation erupted near Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard. A civilian bystander was also struck by gunfire.
The shooting followed a police search for a suspect connected to a hit-and-run crash reported earlier in the day.
Police said the incident initially began shortly before 3:45 p.m. Thursday, following a hit-and-run collision near Kipling Street and West 13th Avenue in Lakewood.
Witnesses told investigators that the suspect ran away almost immediately after the crash. However, they provided officers with a description that helped police identify and search for the individual.
Lakewood Police Public Information Agent John Romero said witnesses were able to give officers a useful description of the person who fled the scene.
Several hours later, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a Lakewood police agent recognized the individual boarding an RTD bus near Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard.
Officers approached the suspect at approximately 6:32 p.m. Police said the individual opened fire on officers, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
Responding officers returned fire, striking the suspect. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene and was identified as Gabriel Garcia.
Garcia was reportedly on parole when the shooting occurred.
The circumstances surrounding the confrontation remain part of the ongoing investigation.
Four Lakewood police agents suffered gunshot wounds during the confrontation. Their injuries ranged from serious to critical, and all four were transported to nearby hospitals.
Despite receiving emergency medical treatment, Graham later died from his injuries.
One civilian bystander was also hit by gunfire and hospitalized. The person’s condition had not been publicly disclosed as of Friday afternoon.
Hospital updates released Friday morning indicated that two agents treated at Denver Health Medical Center had been released. Another remained hospitalized, while officials had not provided a complete update on the remaining injured individuals.
Graham began serving with the Lakewood Police Department in 2019 after graduating from the police academy.
Throughout his law enforcement career, he contributed to criminal investigations and earned recognition for his work.
One of his notable achievements came in 2023, when he received the department’s Special Investigations Unit Wingman Award for his contributions to investigations targeting gang members.
Police Chief Philip Smith paid tribute to Graham, highlighting his dedication, compassion and commitment to helping others.
Chief Smith said Graham demonstrated those qualities throughout his career, from his early days on patrol to his investigative work.
His death has left the department and the wider Lakewood community grieving the loss of an officer who dedicated his career to public service.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities examine the circumstances that led to the deadly confrontation.
The shooting resulted in the death of suspect Gabriel Garcia, the fatal injury of Agent Nic Graham, injuries to three additional police agents and a civilian bystander.
Officials have not released a final investigative account of the incident. Further updates are expected as investigators establish the complete sequence of events.