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2 teens hit, killed crossing Highway 288 after Houston police chase tied to Old Navy shoplifting
Summary by Magnolia News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ninfa Saavedra, T.J. Parker, Christian Terry , as published by KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident began with a reported shoplifting at an Old Navy store in the Galleria area. The chase continued on US-59, approaching the Interstate 45 interchange.
A police chase in Houston ended in tragedy when two teenagers were hit and killed on a freeway. The incident began with a reported shoplifting at an Old Navy store in the Galleria area.
The Houston Police Department was called to the scene and located a suspect vehicle, which refused to stop and prompted a chase. The chase continued on US-59, approaching the Interstate 45 interchange.
Further details on the incident are available from the Houston Police Department, including comments from Assistant Chief James Bryant. The source has more information on the events leading up to the tragic outcome.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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