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Trial begins for former Houston officer charged with murder after deadly Harding Street raidHOUSTON, Texas
– It’s been six years since experts say a botched raid took the lives of a Houston couple and revealed systemic corruption within the Houston Police Department’s narcotics unit., which is referred to by many, occurred on Jan. 28, 2019, when Houston police officers raided a house on Harding Street in the Pecan Park neighborhood in what was believed to be a part of a drug investigation.
Forcht said Goines led the raid with officers without prior knowledge of the home’s layout, leading to a dangerous situation. During the raid, Forcht said officers shot and killed the family’s dog, and in response, Dennis Tuttle fired shots, resulting in his own death and the death of Rhogena Nicholas. Four officers were also injured.
Forcht said after the raid, investigations revealed significant issues: Goines fabricated details about a confidential informant and lied about purchasing heroin, which was later discovered to have been retrieved from his own car. Goines had not adequately prepared or documented the raid, and it was discovered that the couple had financial difficulties and used drugs, but there was no evidence of drug dealing. The raid was conducted at the end of Goines’ shift to secure overtime pay.
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