Houston Father Killed During Carjacking, Suspect with Criminal History Charged

A tragic incident unfolded in Houston, Texas, where a father was fatally shot during a carjacking on Saturday afternoon. A man with a prior criminal record, currently on probation, faces charges for his murder.

Details of the Incident

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office released a statement identifying the victim as 56-year-old Louis Erebia. Erebia tracked his stolen vehicle and confronted the alleged thief, London Hogan Sr. This confrontation ended with Hogan Sr. allegedly shooting Erebia, who later died at a local hospital.

Hogan Sr. is also accused of shooting another individual who is expected to survive the injuries. According to the sheriff’s office, Erebia’s son was refueling the Chevy Silverado when Hogan allegedly approached with a firearm and took the truck. Erebia, with a friend, located the stolen vehicle via GPS, leading them to a confrontation with the suspects.

Sequence of Events

Erebia’s vehicle collided with the stolen Silverado, disabling it. Erebia then pursued a male and female suspect who exited the truck. Deputies reported Hogan firing multiple shots during this pursuit. Following these actions, Hogan faced charges of murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and aggravated robbery.

Criminal Background of the Suspect

Hogan Sr. has a significant criminal history. Notably:

• Nov. 12, 2023: Charged with assault of a family member, impeding breath, receiving deferred adjudication and placed on five years of community supervision.
• Sept. 3, 2020: Multiple charges including felon in possession of a weapon, unauthorized vehicle use, and possession of a controlled substance, all dismissed.
• Aug. 24, 2016 & Oct. 15, 2015: Guilty of possession of a controlled substance.
• Dec. 16, 2009: Guilty of burglary.

During a recent hearing, the judge highlighted Hogan’s ongoing deferred adjudication status connected to previous charges.

Community Reaction

Amber Burrough, related to Erebia, expressed grief on Facebook, stating Erebia’s life was taken “far too soon.” She described him as a community pillar, known for his unwavering support for others.

Burrough emphasized Erebia’s legacy as someone who consistently protected and selflessly served his community.