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Father Killed Tracking Stolen Truck: Suspect on Probation
8 Jun
Summary
- Man tracked stolen truck via GPS, leading to fatal confrontation.
- Suspect charged with murder had prior convictions and was on probation.
- Victim was shot after his truck was carjacked and disabled.
In Harris County, a carjacking turned fatal when Louis Erebia, 56, was killed while attempting to recover his stolen Chevy Silverado. Erebia and a friend utilized the truck's GPS to locate it after it was taken from his son.
The vehicle Erebia was driving collided with the stolen Silverado, disabling it. Erebia then pursued the suspects from the truck on foot, leading to a confrontation where he was fatally shot by London Hogan Sr.
Hogan Sr. faces charges including murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Court documents reveal Hogan Sr. has an extensive criminal history, including previous convictions for burglary and drug possession, and was currently on a five-year deferred adjudication for assault, which began on March 27, 2024.
Friends and family remember Erebia as a hero whose selflessness deeply impacted his community and family, stating he died protecting others.
