{"id":359097,"date":"2026-07-02T21:13:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T21:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/359097\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T21:13:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T21:13:12","slug":"suspect-arrested-after-woman-attacked-in-downtown-houston-parking-garage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/359097\/","title":{"rendered":"Suspect arrested after woman attacked in downtown Houston parking garage"},"content":{"rendered":"

HOUSTON \u2013 A man is now in custody after a woman was attacked in a downtown Houston parking garage Thursday morning, according to the Houston Police Department<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Police responded to the incident around 9:10 a.m. at a parking garage in the 601 Travis Street, near the Theater District.<\/p>\n

Investigators said the woman had just arrived at the parking garage when she was approached by the suspect.<\/p>\n

The suspect, a homeless man believed to be in his early 20s, allegedly choked the woman and attempted to sexually assault her. Officers at the scene said the woman was able to break free. Dispatch audio revealed someone called 911 to report they heard a woman screaming in the parking garage. <\/p>\n

An officer working a second job at the location began immediately searching for the suspect based on the dispatch audio.<\/p>\n

She was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.<\/p>\n

KPRC 2 obtained a still image of a man who police believe to be the suspect. <\/p>\n

A man is now in custody after a woman was attacked in a downtown Houston parking garage Thursday morning, according to the Houston Police Department. (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n

Law enforcement at the scene told KPRC 2 reporter Bryce Newberry<\/a> that they are familiar with him in the area. <\/p>\n

Officers later located and arrested the suspect around noon.<\/p>\n

Around 1:15 p.m., the woman\u2019s vehicle was seen being towed away from the scene.<\/p>\n

Charges are currently pending.<\/p>\n

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.<\/p>\n

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