Who is London Hogan Sr. ? The man behind the brutal killing of the 56-year-old loving husband, father and grandfather Louis Erebia

A Houston father and grandfather lies dead after trying to recover his son’s stolen truck. On 6 June 2026, 56-year-old Louis Erebia was shot and killed in a confrontation linked to a brazen carjacking in east Houston. The suspect, London Hogan Sr. , 37, a repeat felon who was on probation for a violent assault at the time.


Erebia, a youth baseball coach and community volunteer, acted to protect a young family friend during the chaotic pursuit that ended in gunfire near Airline Drive and the North Loop. The 24-year-old passenger was shot in the back but survived. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez highlighted the tragedy with Erebia’s family mourning a man they describe as a protector of others.

The case has ignited fierce debate over repeat offenders and probation enforcement in Harris County. Hogan’s extensive criminal record, spanning nearly two decades, raises serious questions about the justice system. This story cuts to the heart of public safety concerns gripping families across the US and Canada.

London Hogan Sr. , born 29 March 1989, is a 37-year-old Houston resident with a criminal record stretching back nearly two decades. Court documents detail prior convictions and charges including burglary of a habitation, unauthorised use of a vehicle, drug possession, and multiple assaults on family or household members.

In November 2023, he was charged with assault of a family/household member by impeding breath or circulation after an incident involving choking. Hogan pleaded guilty in March 2024 and received five years of deferred adjudication probation. Despite this, in January 2025 he was arrested in Louisiana with another individual for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs and alcohol into a federal prison facility. His probation was not revoked; he received only 30 days in jail.


Hogan remained on probation when the fatal shooting occurred. Family members of Erebia and local advocates have pointed to this as evidence of systemic failure, questioning how a repeat offender with such a history stayed on the streets.

The incident began around 2pm on Saturday, 6 June 2026, when Erebia’s son was putting fuel into his Chevy Silverado in east Houston. Hogan allegedly approached, questioned him about the vehicle, and carjacked it at gunpoint.

Louis Erebia, 56, and a 24-year-old family friend tracked the stolen truck via its onboard GPS. They located it near a Chevron station in the 11800 block of Tidwell Road. A pursuit followed, culminating in a crash at the intersection of Airline Drive and the North Loop (Interstate 610).

During the confrontation, Hogan allegedly opened fire. Erebia was struck and later pronounced dead at hospital. The 24-year-old was shot in the back but is expected to recover and has since been released. Family accounts state Erebia shielded the younger man, acting as a human shield. Harris County Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives quickly identified Hogan, arresting him on Sunday evening.


Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez stated:

He added: “As Father’s Day approaches, we are mindful that a family will be spending the holiday mourning the loss of a loved one.”

On Monday, 8 June, Hogan appeared before Judge Te’iva Bell in the 339th District Court. Prosecutors outlined the case, and the judge denied bond under SB9 provisions. As of 9 June 2026, London Hogan Sr. remains in custody at the Harris County Jail with no bond set. An 11D hearing is scheduled for 22 June, at which prosecutors will present evidence regarding his continued detention.

Louis Erebia, a devoted husband of 22 years, father of five, and grandfather of three, was a youth baseball coach with North Shore Little League, a volunteer at The River church, and a strong supporter of Galena Park ISD activities, where his wife Amanda serves as a trustee.

His sister-in-law Amber Burrough said: “Louis didn't get shot running to danger. Louis got shot running to protect. That is the person my brother [in-law] is.” Erebia’s widow Amanda added: “What you don't see is Louis running on top of that boy, saving his life.” The surviving 24-year-old told her: “He died saving my life.”

At a Crime Stoppers Houston press conference, the family demanded justice: “We need justice for what happened to Louis. Louis was a good man.” They described the incident as a “cataclysmic failure” of the justice system and urged accountability. Austin Erebia defended his father: “My dad went out a hero. To everyone making comments online, you weren’t there.”

Fans have shared their concern over growing violence in United States, with one user saying-


“Give this man the death penalty. Taxpayers should not have to pay for this loser to be fed and housed for the next thirty years.”

“Hang him high” - a user commented

Another user shared-

“Daily occurrence in America and no one other than @elonmusk bothers to raise the issue. Our elected leaders do not care.”



“Another day of my entire feed filled with blk violence. It's an epidemic.” - wrote another user

This case continues to fuel discussions on repeat offenders and public safety. With Hogan in custody and the 11D hearing upcoming, further developments in the investigation are expected soon.