Crime
Houston Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Alisha Parker
HOUSTON, TX — The Houston Police Department (HPD) Homicide Division has released an image of the suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of 48-year-old Alisha Parker at a convenience store on 1206 Barker Cypress Road.
The incident occurred around 9:05 p.m. on February 4, 2025.
According to investigators, the suspect—whose identity remains unknown—was captured on surveillance footage exiting the passenger seat of Parker’s black BMW before the shooting took place.
He was last seen wearing a gray Nike T-shirt, green pants, and black-and-white shoes.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Alisha Parker unresponsive in the driver’s seat of her vehicle, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency personnel pronounced her deceased at the scene.
HPD has released a surveillance image of the suspect in hopes that the public can assist in identifying and locating him.
Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, certain details cannot yet be disclosed to avoid jeopardizing the case.
Authorities urge anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information regarding his whereabouts to contact the Houston Police Department Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers immediately.
Friends and community members describe Alisha Parker as a compassionate and kind-hearted individual who was always willing to help others.
“Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of Alisha. She had a beautiful soul and always wanted to see others succeed. She will be deeply missed and never forgotten,” a close friend shared.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to call HPD Homicide Detectives at (713) 308-3600 or provide an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at (713) 222-TIPS (8477).
AUSTIN, Texas — A man was taken into custody Saturday afternoon following a shooting inside the Austin Central Library that left one person seriously injured and prompted a large emergency response and temporary shelter-in-place order in the downtown area.
According to the Austin Police Department (APD), officers responded shortly after 12:00 p.m. to reports of gunfire inside the Austin Central Library, located at 710 W. César Chávez Street.
Upon arrival, police and Austin-Travis County EMS units found one victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
The individual was transported to a local hospital in serious but stable condition.
Assistant Police Chief Lee Rogers stated during a press briefing that the shooter fled the scene before officers arrived.
After an extensive search, the suspect—identified as 55-year-old Harold Newton Keene—was located and arrested in South Austin at approximately 1:25 p.m.
The library was safely evacuated, and the shelter-in-place alert was lifted shortly after Keene’s apprehension.
Authorities emphasized that the shooting appeared to be an isolated incident involving only one suspect and one victim.
“This was not an active shooter situation,” Rogers confirmed.
Preliminary reports and public records reveal that Harold Newton Keene has a lengthy criminal history, including multiple arrests for assault, family violence, terroristic threats, burglary, drug possession, and evading arrest.
He is described by law enforcement officials as a habitual violent offender who has had numerous prior run-ins with police.
Records indicate Keene was previously arrested for threatening a man with a firearm several months ago and, in a separate incident, assaulted another inmate while in custody at the Travis County Jail.
In both cases, prosecutors later declined to pursue charges.
Authorities have not yet released a possible motive for the shooting or confirmed whether the suspect and victim knew each other.
The Austin Police Department’s Major Crimes Division is leading the investigation.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the Austin Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS.