In a tragic incident over the weekend in Houston, Texas, a father’s life was claimed in a violent carjacking. The suspect, a repeat offender currently on probation, has been charged with his murder.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as 56-year-old Louis Erebia. The unfortunate chain of events began when Erebia, determined to recover his stolen car, confronted the alleged thief, London Hogan Sr. This confrontation escalated tragically when Hogan allegedly shot Erebia, who later succumbed to his injuries at a nearby hospital.
In addition to Erebia, another man was also shot by Hogan but is expected to recover from his injuries.
Details from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, shared with FOX26, reveal that the ordeal started while Erebia’s son was refueling their Chevy Silverado. At that moment, Hogan reportedly brandished a firearm and hijacked the vehicle. Utilizing GPS technology, Erebia and an associate tracked down the stolen truck to its location.
A collision occurred between Erebia’s car and the stolen vehicle, rendering it immobile, according to deputies. In the ensuing chaos, Erebia pursued the suspects, a male and a female, who had exited the truck. It was during this pursuit that Hogan allegedly discharged his weapon multiple times, resulting in the fatal shooting.
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.
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
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.
