Brandon Hamilton
It is a full circle moment to come back to Houston as Brandon was on the digital team for ABC13 from 2015 to 2018. While on the digital team, Brandon helped create content for ABC13.com and the station's social media accounts.
In Waco, Brandon covered the Killeen-Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) area, working out of the Bell County Newsroom. He covered many national stories, including the funeral of George Floyd in Houston and the mass shooting in Midland-Odessa in 2019. He also pushed top military officials for answers following the murder of Houston native and soldier Vanessa Guillen.
In Charlotte, he worked the crime beat, covering homicides, the rise in youth violence, and was a voice for families looking for justice. His reporting also took him to Washington D.C. twice, as the family of Shanquella Robinson pushed the Biden administration for answers following her death in Mexico.
Brandon's career started in Orlando, Florida as a reporter and web producer for a news-talk radio station. He also worked a season for the NBA's Orlando Magic.
He is a Florida native with a bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida and a master's degree from Texas Southern University.
Some fun facts: Brandon volunteered in TSU's athletics department, the KTSU radio station, and was also an adjunct professor for the past three years, teaching journalism classes to undergraduate TSU students.
Brandon is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
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Brandon's Stories
Handcuffed suspect flees after arrest attempt leaves 2 deputies hurt in SW Houston, Pct. 5 says
The suspect began fighting with the deputies, which led to one being hit in the head and falling to the concrete, before fleeing the scene, officials said.
Brotherly feud gets one brother shot by a neighbor and another on the run from police, mother says
A feud between brothers led one to call a neighbor for help, only to be mistaken for a burglar and shot on sight. A dramatic doorbell video obtained by ABC13 shows the man in a bloodied shirt calling for help.
Woman found shot in the neck inside car; police searching for suspect, HPD says
The woman was reportedly found shot inside a car on Monday night. Police said the suspect was sitting in the back seat of the vehicle with her, but left on foot.
Abandoned hotel that has been site of several fires will be demolished, Harris County officials say
The hotel has been vacant for nearly a year, and fire officials say they've responded to seven major fires since March last year.
Man shot to death while visiting friend in Houston's northside, HPD says
Police said the victim was at a friend's apartment when he went out to the parking lot. Moments later, gunshots went off, and HPD said the victim stumbled back into the apartment.
Houston City Council passes ordinance for $33M contract for 2021 winter storm relief
Nearly five years after a massive winter storm wreaked havoc across Houston, more money is on the way to help homeowners across the city.
Person missing in Galveston plane crash confirmed dead, bringing death toll to 6, Mexican Navy says
Shriners Children's confirmed the plane was transporting a child to their facility for burn care before officials say the aircraft went down, killing six people.
Crews battle 2-alarm warehouse fire in NW Harris Co., Cy-Fair FD says
Firefighters worked throughout the morning to put out a two-alarm fire in northwest Harris County, according to officials.
Pedestrian killed after being hit by 6 to 8 vehicles near FM-529, HCSO says
Deputies say a man died after being hit possibly six to eight times at Jackrabbit Road and FM-529, shutting down the intersection on Wednesday morning.
Woman stabbed to death during argument with man, HPD says
A woman is dead after she was stabbed during an argument with a man late Monday night, according to police.