A tragic carjacking incident in Houston, Texas, claimed the life of a father on Saturday afternoon, with a repeat offender, who was on probation, now facing murder charges.
According to a statement from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, 56-year-old Louis Erebia had tracked down his stolen vehicle and confronted the alleged thief, identified as London Hogan Sr. In the confrontation, Hogan Sr. reportedly shot Erebia, who succumbed to his injuries after being rushed to a nearby hospital.
In addition to the attack on Erebia, Hogan Sr. is also accused of shooting a second individual, who is expected to recover.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office shared with FOX26 that Erebia’s son was refueling their Chevy Silverado when Hogan allegedly brandished a firearm and stole the truck. Erebia, along with a friend, used GPS tracking to locate the vehicle, leading to the fatal encounter.
Photos of Louis Erebia have been shared widely on social media as the community mourns his loss.
The car being driven by Erebia was involved in a collision with the stolen Chevy Silverado, which disabled it, deputies said.
According to the sheriff’s office, Erebia chased a male and female suspect who got out of the stolen truck. Deputies said that’s when Hogan fired multiple shots.
Hogan was charged with murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon.
Hogan has a lengthy criminal history, which includes the following charges:
Nov. 12, 2023: Assault of a family/household member impeding breath/circulation – was given deferred adjudication, resulting in five years of community supervision.
London Hogan Sr. was charged with the murder of Erebia. (Harris County Sheriff’s Office)
Sept. 3, 2020: Felon in possession of a weapon – dismissed
Sept. 3, 2020: Unauthorized use of a vehicle – dismissed
Sept. 3, 2020: Possession of a controlled substance – dismissed
Aug. 24, 2016: Possession of a controlled substance – guilty
Oct. 15, 2015: Possession of a controlled substance – guilty
Dec. 16, 2009: Burglary – guilty
Louis Erebia was trying to get his car back after it was allegedly carjacked. (Facebook/Louis Erebia)
During a hearing on Monday where Hogan had his charges read to him, a judge reiterated that he’s on deferred adjudication.
“Looks like you are on a 5-year felony deferred for assault impeding breath. And Mr. Hogan, entered into that deferred March 27th of 2024. Also, murder is an SB9 offense,” the judge said.
Amber Burrough, who is related to Erebia, wrote on Facebook that his life was taken “far too soon.”
“Louis died doing exactly what he did every day of his life—protecting others. He was a hero down to his very last breath. A pillar of our community, the backbone of our family, and a man whose selflessness impacted countless lives, Louis never hesitated to help those in need. He gave of himself freely and served others without question,” Burrough said.
