HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — In a tragic incident on Sunday morning, a young girl and her older brother were fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend during a confrontation in Texas, officials report.

According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies quickly responded to reports of the shooting on West Canino Road in northern Harris County, with the call coming in around 10:50 a.m. local time.

Preliminary findings reveal that the altercation began as the 17-year-old girl stood outside a residence with a toddler. Her 19-year-old ex-boyfriend, reportedly armed, initiated the confrontation, leading to a heated argument.

In a heroic attempt to defuse the situation, the girl’s 29-year-old brother exited the house. He positioned himself protectively before his sister, but tragically, the armed ex-boyfriend opened fire, killing both siblings before fleeing.

When deputies arrived, they immediately began emergency medical procedures until EMS arrived, but despite their efforts, the victims were pronounced dead on the scene. Thankfully, the toddler survived unscathed, authorities confirmed.

HCSO said that its patrol units, along with Humble Police Department officers and police dogs, found the suspect in the 8800-block of Will Clayton Road and took him into custody.

HCSO officials said the investigation remains ongoing and possible charges are pending.

In a significant development, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is gearing up to intensively search for and detain Haitian nationals poised to lose their Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This decision, shared with Fox News by numerous federal insiders, marks a dramatic escalation in operations.

Plans for this expanded operation could kick off as early as this week, signaling a robust federal response.

The pathway for this enforcement action is being cleared by the Supreme Court, which is set to send down its certified judgment to the lower courts on Monday. This move will empower the Trump administration to terminate TPS protections for over 300,000 Haitian individuals.

Federal sources revealed to Fox News that Ohio is expected to be a prominent focus of this operation, primarily because of Springfield’s substantial Haitian community. These operational tactics have been communicated to ICE leadership, ensuring that the agency is fully informed of the plans.

Last month, the Supreme Court reversed lower-court judgments that had postponed the administration’s TPS terminations for Haiti and Syria while litigation continued.

TPS was first granted to Haiti following the country’s devastating 2010 earthquake. The designation allows eligible foreign nationals from countries experiencing armed conflict, natural disasters or other extraordinary conditions to temporarily live and work legally in the United States.

The anticipated enforcement operation follows the Trump administration’s long-running effort to end Haiti’s TPS designation, arguing that the program was never intended to become a permanent form of legal status.

Following the Supreme Court’s decision, White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson called the ruling “a tremendous win” for the administration.

“Today, the Supreme Court affirmed what President Trump has always maintained: temporary protected status is, by definition, temporary. It was never intended to be a pathway to permanent status or legal residency,” Jackson told News Media. “The Trump Administration continues to lawfully end the egregious abuses to our immigration system that have hurt Americans for years.”

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) General Counsel James Percival also praised the ruling in a post on X.

“The Court vindicates DHS yet again,” Percival wrote. “The T in TPS stands for TEMPORARY, yet many of these designations became de facto amnesty. This is a win for the rule of law and common sense.”

The anticipated enforcement operation comes as Springfield remains a focal point in the national immigration debate after the rapid growth of its Haitian community thrust the Ohio city into the national spotlight during the 2024 presidential campaign.

NFL enthusiasts have taken New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel to task, accusing him of using an adorable puppy as a diversion in press conferences amidst swirling affair accusations.

The controversy ignited back in March when the New York Post released intriguing photos depicting Vrabel in a seemingly cozy interaction with Dianna Russini, a former reporter for The Athletic. The pair were seen at an Arizona retreat costing $2,500 per night, exclusively for adults.

Russini, who is married, has consistently denied any indiscretions and maintained confidence in her journalistic work concerning Vrabel. Despite her assertions, she was subsequently placed on leave by The Athletic and eventually resigned, breaking ties with its owner, The New York Times.

In contrast, Vrabel resumed his responsibilities with the Patriots, addressing the media as the team launched its training camp on Friday.

Nonetheless, much of the attention shifted away from Vrabel’s remarks to his unexpected companion—a cute German Shepherd puppy named BB—prompting fan speculation about his intentions for bringing the furry friend to the event.

It didn’t take long for many social media users to accuse Vrabel and the Patriots of attempting to use the adorable animal to ‘deflect’ from the Russini affair scandal. 

The Patriots’ own social media post did little to help that. ‘A puppy at the podium,’ they wrote, alongside a ‘smiling face with hearts’ emoji. 

It’s fair to say, their post didn’t go down well with fans. In response, one said: ‘PR team working overtime here for Vrabel.’

‘Pressers with puppies is the easiest way to: – disarm the tension in the room (which helps the speaker, in this case, Vrabel) – Softens the person’s image to the press (he can’t be that bad with a puppy right? – the thought).

‘The biggest problem (and why it doesn’t work) is in Vrabel’s case, we all see through it. Which then devalues the whole reason of having the puppy with you in the first place. Probably would’ve been better off just not doing the presser at all, if I were to guess.’

Another disgruntled fan said: ‘Please tell me we’re not going to have an NFL coach Herbstreit-ing a dog around all season because he’s in PR trouble, we have to start being adults about this’.

Meanwhile, one fan said: ‘Admin said he can’t be questioned while holding a puppy’. 

‘Okay PR Crisis Control Team, game recognize game. Well-played,’ another said. 

One user jokingly wrote: ‘Is that who he shares the doghouse with?’ 

Recently, Patriots owner Robert Kraft admitted that he has nothing but compassion for New England head coach Vrabel in the wake of the infidelity allegations. 

Speaking at Fanatics Fest in Manhattan on July 17, the 85-year-old billionaire was asked about the upcoming NFL season months after Vrabel admitted to failing the team and his family, albeit without directly admitting to an affair.

‘Well, we’re privileged to have Mike as our head coach,’ Kraft said of the reigning NFL Coach of the Year. ‘You know, no one is infallible. And what’s great about Mike is he has great intellectual knowledge about football – all the technical skills. He relates to the players beautifully.

‘And he’s someone I have a strong belief and faith in. And I hope he’s going to be our head coach for many years to come.’

In April, the Post published pictures purportedly showing Vrabel and Russini kissing at a bar in Manhattan in March of 2020. Russini married Shake Shack executive Kevin Goldschmidt in September of that year and has since given birth to the couple’s two sons.

The Daily Mail also published photos of Vrabel and a pregnant Russini renting a boat on a Tennessee lake in 2021, when he was coaching the Titans and she was reporting on the team for ESPN.

Speaking before the first round of April’s NFL Draft, Vrabel stopped short of confessing to an affair. However, he did admit to causing ‘a distraction to the people that I care most about, my family, this football team, the organization and our fans.’

He would ultimately miss the third day of the draft to attend a family counseling session.

Julia Roberts graced the wedding of her niece, Emma Roberts, to Cody John in Idaho this past weekend, capturing the festive spirit with her presence.

The illustrious star of “Pretty Woman” was among the crowd at the celebration held at the stunning Sun Valley estate, owned by John’s family, on a sunny Saturday afternoon.

Despite the heat, she looked elegant in a long-sleeve, blue-and-white polka-dot dress, comfortably seated in the second row during the ceremony.

At 58, Julia showcased her signature red locks in a chic bun, completing her look with stylish sunglasses for the sun-drenched event.

Joining her was her husband, Danny Moder, who complemented the occasion with a dapper appearance in a gray suit and a striking burgundy tie.

The “My Best Friend’s Wedding” star and Moder, who wed in 2002, appeared overjoyed while watching the bride and groom tie the knot.

Julia also let loose and stepped out to Emma and John’s rehearsal dinner afterparty on Friday night.

The A-listers went bar hopping in Ketchum along with their bridal party, with exclusive photos obtained by Page Six showing Emma taking a smoke break.

The “We’re the Millers” star donned a semi-sheer dress and carried a tote bag that read “hitched” for the outing.

The group stayed out until around midnight before returning to the Sun Valley Lodge. While Julia was present at the afterparty, she wasn’t photographed.

Emma — the daughter of Julia’s brother, Eric Roberts — notably shares a close relationship with her famous aunt.

The duo, who are often spotted at events together, made a stylish appearance at New York Fashion Week in September.

Over the years, Emma has had a rocky relationship with her famous father, with Eric previously sharing on the “Inside of You” podcast in 2024 that the “toughest time” of his life was the “loss of relationship” with his daughter.

The “Dark Knight” actor, 70, also didn’t walk Emma down the aisle Saturday. The “American Horror Story” actress was instead escorted by her 5-year-old son, Rhodes, whom she shares with ex Garrett Hedlund.

Emma seemingly has a good relationship with her mom, Kelly Cunningham, as the matriarch attended her dress fittings.

Tragically, a chilling 911 call recorded the heart-wrenching screams and cries of an influencer moments before she and her estranged husband were discovered dead by police, as highlighted in a recent report.

Authorities revealed that Sara Gilson, age 43, faced a tragic end at the hands of her husband, 47-year-old Jeremiah ‘Shawn’ Duffey. He forcefully entered her residence in Owasso, Oklahoma, on Thursday, and fatally shot her.

This devastating murder-suicide happened just days after Gilson had participated in the viral ‘Netflix documentary’ social media trend. In this trend, users pretend to partake in candid interview-style videos, discussing both serious and light-hearted topics.

In her own impactful post, Gilson boldly called out Duffey, stating: ‘Preparing for when Netflix drops a documentary about my soon to be ex-husband who I just found out is a pedophile.’ Accompanying her post, the mother of two included a telling caption: ‘I wish I was joking.’

Just after 11:15pm on the fateful night, Gilson’s minor son reached out to a 911 dispatcher, reporting the horrifying news, ‘his stepfather had shot his mother,’ according to a report from KTUL.

As he said that, the dispatcher said they heard a woman screaming and weeping. They also recounted hearing a gunshot during the phone call, the outlet stated. 

Gilson had recently filed a protective order against Duffey and was in court last month explaining to a judge why she wanted it to remain, according to court documents reviewed by The Oklahoman. 

An unidentified woman named Duffey in a separate order on the same day, alleging that he was caught kissing and touching her 15-year-old daughter, who is also a player on the youth basketball team he coaches, per the report.

The minor’s mother stated that Duffey was spotted in the act by another coach while he was alone with her child, the protective order stated. 

The teenage girl also told her mother that Duffey had been sending her inappropriate messages and that he also invited her to his hotel room during a tournament trip, where he offered to give her money ‘to keep her quiet,’ the report said. 

The girl’s mother also reported the alleged actions to the Owasso Police Department, according to the outlet. It is unclear if he was the subject of an investigation before his death. 

Duffey was never arrested for the alleged incident or charged with any crime.  

Gilson’s protective order also mentioned those allegations against her estranged partner, and that he ‘proceeded to threaten suicide and went on the run’ while armed with a firearm, the report detailed. 

According to the outlet, Gilson filed for two protective orders against Duffey in 2021, but they were dismissed after she failed to appear at a hearing. 

In Gilson’s most recent protective order, a judge ordered Duffey out of their home and ordered him to stay at least 100 yards away from her, according to People.

The protective order was then extended on June 23, through August 24.

After Gilson shared her pointed TikTok exposing her husband’s alleged crimes, she posted two more videos to her page alluding to her ordeal before she was killed.

In one video, she showed herself with a friend on a boat, captioned: ‘Everyone talks about romantic love, but no one talks about how female friendships literally save your life.’

She then shared another video of herself on a yacht, captioned: ‘May whatever the f*** that was never find me again.’

Days after that final post, Duffey broke into Gilson’s home and shot her dead before turning the gun on himself, police said.

Duffey’s own TikTok account also included crude clips about his personal life, including one of him coughing with the caption: ‘Ur sick if you like to pull hair and bite.’

In another video, he used the caption: ‘Apparently every girl’s ex was toxic, controlling, and manipulative.’

A GoFundMe page has since been set up for Gilson’s two children, where her loved ones described her sudden death as ‘unimaginable’. 

‘Her sudden and heartbreaking loss has left an entire community grieving, but the greatest loss is felt by her two precious children, who must now face life without their loving mother,’ the fundraiser read.

‘Her children were the center of her world, and everything she did was for them. She loved them fiercely, worked hard to provide for them, and dreamed of giving them the best life possible.’

As of Sunday afternoon, nearly $27,000 had been raised for the grieving family.