The Brief Louis Erebia, a 56-year-old Houston youth baseball coach, was shot and killed after tracking down his son's stolen truck; witnesses and family confirm he died acting as a human shield to save a teenager from gunfire. Community advocates and Erebia's family labeled the tragedy a  cataclysmic failure  of the justice system, pointing out that the murder suspect, London Hogan, Sr., was free on probation despite a sprawling 20-year criminal history and recent multi-state felony violations. While Hogan is currently in custody facing charges of murder, aggravated robbery, and aggravated assault, authorities and victim advocates are still actively searching for additional suspects, including a getaway driver in a black pickup truck.



A Houston mother and her five children are demanding accountability from the Texas justice system following the shooting death of a youth baseball coach, a tragedy community advocates on Monday labeled a  cataclysmic failure  of the courts.

Louis Erebia, 56, was killed Saturday afternoon near Houston's North Loop during a confrontation over a carjacking. Police have charged London Hogan, Sr., 37, with murder, aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Public records show Hogan has a sprawling criminal record spanning nearly two decades, yet he remained free on probation despite a string of recent felony violations across two states.

 What happened to Louis was a tragedy, yet so utterly preventable,  said Andy Kahan of Crime Stoppers of Houston during an emotional news conference surrounded by Erebia's family and community members.  He should have been in custody. That decision brings us here today. 

 My dad went out a hero 

Erebia was a deeply rooted member of the local community, serving as a Little League coach and a member of The River Church. His wife, Amanda Erebia, is an elected trustee for the Galena Park Independent School District. Struggling through tears, she joined her family in demanding full justice for her husband.

In an interview, Amanda described the frantic moments leading up to the shooti

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