Beloved Texas Grandfather Shot & Killed By Career Criminal After Carjacking

A beloved grandfather in Houston, TX was horrifically murdered on Saturday by a violent, career criminal.

56-year-old Louis Erebia was shot and killed following a carjacking.

The suspect, London Hogan Sr., was a repeat offender who was on probation for assault when he stole Erebia’s son’s truck.

After the brave dad tracked down and confronted this thug, Hogan Sr. fatally shot him.

Here are the terrible details:

NEW: Louis Erebia, 56, was killed by a convicted felon who was on probation after he and a family friend located his son truck that had been stolen during an armed carjacking in Houston.

The suspect, London Hogan Sr., 37, a repeat offender who was on probation for assault, has… pic.twitter.com/bB9FR3vRJs

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NEW: Louis Erebia, 56, was killed by a convicted felon who was on probation after he and a family friend located his son truck that had been stolen during an armed carjacking in Houston.

The suspect, London Hogan Sr., 37, a repeat offender who was on probation for assault, has been charged with murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and a second count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Erebia’s son was robbed at a gas station while filling up his truck.

So, as a good father would do, Erebia recruited a friend and they both used GPS tracking to chase down the criminal.

Sadly, it ended the worst way possible.

They ended up crashing into the stolen truck driven by Hogan Jr., who then took out a gun and started shooting at them.

KHOU 11 reported further:

Investigators say the case began Saturday afternoon when a man was carjacked at gunpoint near Tidwell Road and John Ralston Road in northeast Harris County.

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The stolen truck had a GPS tracker, and the owner contacted his father, Erebia, for help locating it. A 24-year-old family friend also joined the search.

Authorities said the truck was later found at a gas station near Airline Drive and the North Loop. A confrontation led to a crash, and Erebia and the younger man chased the suspects on foot.

That’s when, investigators said, one of the suspects opened fire.

The 24-year-old was shot in the back but survived. Erebia was taken to a hospital, where he later died.

Footage of the shooting has been shared online:

Career violent felon, London Hogan Sr (37), shoots and kills an American father of 5 after the father, Louis Erebia, located his son’s stolen truck via onboard GPS in Houston, Texas.

Mr. Eriba leaves behind his wife, and 5 children including 3 very young kids who will need their… pic.twitter.com/ojRfYi85HE

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London Hogan Jr. is facing multiple charges, including murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Fox 26 Houston provided more details on his lengthy criminal background:

Court records also showed Hogan is on deferred adjudication from an assault case from 2023.

“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,” said the judge during the PC court hearing. Hogan requested a court-appointed attorney during the hearing…

According to court documents, Hogan has a lengthy criminal history in Harris County dating back decades.

2026: His current charges for the June 6 shooting and carjacking include murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon.

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2023: Records reveal that Hogan was also on deferred adjudication for assault of a family/ household member impeding breath/ circulation. The charge was filed on November 12, 2023. He was issued deferred adjudication.

March 27, 2024: The case status lists Hogan as pending completion of probation, according to the documents.

His criminal history also includes prior felony cases involving burglary, auto theft, and drug possession.

Records show several other charges that have been dismissed, including felon in possession of a weapon and child endangerment.

Hogan Jr. had his first court appearance today.

This video of Louis Erebia’s wife at the trial is just gut-wrenching:

This was Louis Erebia's widow today. We do not have to live like this. https://t.co/LSpsIm1udz pic.twitter.com/vdqiT9xP9E

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Erebia’s family members describe him as a hero who died protecting the ones he loved most.

WFAA shared a statement from the grieving family:

Erebia’s family will join Crime Stoppers of Houston for a news conference Monday morning at the organization’s headquarters.

Victim advocate April Aguirre and members of Erebia’s family are expected to make a public plea for information and justice in the case.

In a statement released ahead of the news conference, the family described Erebia as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and community leader.

“Louis was 56 years old. He was a devoted husband of 22 years, a father of five, and a grandfather of three,” the family said.

The family said Erebia spent years volunteering with North Shore Little League, serving at The River church and supporting activities throughout Galena Park ISD, where his wife serves as a trustee.

“To those who knew him, he was much more than a victim in a news story — he was the kind of man this world desperately needs more of,” the family said.

The statement also addressed Erebia’s decision to pursue the suspects after the truck was located.

“When his son called in a panic after being robbed at gunpoint, Louis did what he had always done — he ran toward the people he loved,” the family said.

The family said Erebia was trying to protect the younger man who remained in the parking lot when shots were fired.

“In his final moments, he shielded that young man and paid the ultimate price,” the statement said. “He spent his last minute on this earth exactly as he spent his life — protecting others, putting others first, and fighting for the people he loved.”

The family described Erebia as hardworking, humble and always willing to help others.

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“He never held grudges, never met a stranger and had a way of lighting up every room he entered,” the statement said.

Erebia’s family is calling for those responsible to face the full consequences of their actions.

“We are asking our community to stand with us and demand justice,” the family said. “We do not want watered-down sentences, lenient treatment or easy bail.”

Additionally, a Facebook post from Amber Burrough, Louis Erebia’s sister-in-law, reads:

Full text of that post:

WE NEED YOU! #justiceforLouisErebia

Tomorrow, we are asking all family, friends, and everyone whose life was touched by Louis Erebia to stand with us as we demand justice for a life 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.

Now, he needs his community to stand for him.

Please join us at Crime Stoppers of Houston, 3001 Main St, Houston, TX 77002, no later than 10:00 AM tomorrow. The event will be covered by the news at noon. Please ride as much as possible.

Let’s come together to honor Louis, support his family, and ensure his legacy of courage and service is never forgotten.

#JusticeForLouisErebia

What a heart-breaking loss…

Please keep the Erebia family in your prayers. May they receive justice and find healing.

You can watch the Erebia family speak at a news conference here: