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Woman killed after crashing into Mico’s Hot Chicken building on North Durham

23Dec

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Houston

Woman killed after crashing into Mico’s Hot Chicken building on North Durham

HOUSTON, TX – A woman was pronounced deceased after crashing her vehicle into the Mico’s Hot Chicken building along North Durham Drive early Tuesday morning. https://youtu.be/lKW8EqH1gFA The crash occurred just after 1 a.m. in the 1600 block of North Durham Drive. According to police, the vehicle was traveling southbound when it struck a curb, left the roadway, and continued for some distance before hitting the building. The woman was the only person in the vehicle and was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. Investigators believe speed was a factor. It is unknown at this time whether alcohol played a role. The investigation is ongoing.

Good Samaritan describes how he and officers rescued woman after plane crash in Galveston Bay

22Dec

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Galveston County, National

Good Samaritan describes how he and officers rescued woman after plane crash in Galveston Bay

GALVESTON, TX – Sky Decker described how he helped rescue a woman after a Mexican Naval aircraft carrying medical patients crashed into Galveston Bay Monday afternoon. https://youtu.be/MX0y7ClEYcY Decker said he was out boat riding when he heard there had been a plane crash and went to see if he could help. He said he initially could not locate the aircraft and later picked up police officers who knew where the crash site was located. Decker and the officers then responded together. “When we arrived on the scene, it was really bad,” Decker said, adding that the plane was almost completely submerged. He said people already on scene told him there was a woman alive inside the aircraft. Decker said he jumped into the water and it took him several minutes to remove the woman from...

Teen charged with murder in fatal shooting at Star Beltway 8 Apartments

22Dec

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Houston

Teen charged with murder in fatal shooting at Star Beltway 8 Apartments

HOUSTON, TX – Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man at the Star Beltway 8 Apartments. https://youtu.be/N07xwWceb3U The shooting occurred around 8 p.m. at 10606 Brooklet Drive. The suspect, LeBron Augustus, 17, is charged with murder in the 230th Criminal District Court. The victim is identified as John Pascuasa-Menendez, 20. According to the Houston Police Department Homicide Division, patrol officers responded to a shooting call at the apartment complex and found a male in an alleyway suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Houston Fire Department paramedics transported Pascuasa-Menendez to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Investigators identified Augustus as the suspect. He was taken into custody and subse...

METRO bus operator detained after allegedly stabbing customer

22Dec

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Houston

METRO bus operator detained after allegedly stabbing customer

HOUSTON, TX – A bus operator was detained after a customer was stabbed following an incident involving a METRO bus operator and a customer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_Uxq8P0pcI&feature=youtu.be The incident occurred around 9 p.m. at the Greenspoint Transit Center. Preliminary information indicates that a dispute began when a customer boarded the bus and made physical contact with the operator. An altercation followed and continued outside the bus. According to METRO, the operator later retrieved a sharp object and allegedly stabbed the customer. The customer was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition. The operator was detained at the scene. METRO says it is cooperating fully with law enforcement as the investigation continues.

Motorcyclist killed after crashing into tree on Woodway Drive

21Dec

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Houston

Motorcyclist killed after crashing into tree on Woodway Drive

HOUSTON, TX – A motorcyclist was killed after crashing into a tree along a residential section of Woodway Drive, according to the Houston Police Department. https://youtu.be/SOC9daBZb7c The crash occurred in the 5900 block of Woodway Drive. According to HPD's Vehicular Crimes Division, multiple witnesses reported seeing the motorcyclist traveling at a high rate of speed before losing control and crashing into a tree. The rider was pronounced deceased at the scene. No other vehicles are believed to have been involved. Police are continuing to investigate whether any other factors contributed to the crash. Residents in the area are asked to avoid the street while investigators complete their work.

One seriously injured after crashing into power lines in Atascocita

21Dec

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Harris County, Houston

One seriously injured after crashing into power lines in Atascocita

ATASCOCITA, TX – A driver was seriously injured after a vehicle crashed into power lines in Atascocita early Saturday morning. https://youtu.be/ttbyfvzS69U The crash occurred around 2:45 a.m. near the intersection of Timber Forest Drive and Pinnacle Heights. According to the Atascocita Fire Department, one person was transported with serious injuries. According to CenterPoint, 5,000 customers were left without power, but power has since been restored to the vast majority of those customers. The Harris County Precinct 4 Constables Office is leading the investigation. This is a developing story, and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Woman killed after walking onto Highway during argument with partner

21Dec

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Houston

Woman killed after walking onto Highway during argument with partner

HOUSTON, TX – A woman was fatally struck by a vehicle after reportedly walking onto Highway 225 during an argument with her partner. https://youtu.be/i7f32hHfYHk The incident occurred around 12:03 a.m. near Allen Genoa in southeast Houston. According to witnesses at the scene, a couple had pulled over to the right shoulder of the highway and were involved in a verbal dispute. The woman exited the vehicle and began walking into traffic. She was struck by an oncoming vehicle and pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the striking vehicle exited the freeway at the next exit, called 911, and remained cooperative with investigators. That vehicle was located near Shaver Street and Jackson Avenue. This is a developing story, and more information will follow if it becomes...

SWAT called after suspect reportedly fired shots at officers before barricading

20Dec

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Houston

SWAT called after suspect reportedly fired shots at officers before barricading

HOUSTON, TX – A suspect barricaded at an apartment complex in north Houston prompted a SWAT response after reportedly firing shots at officers early this morning. https://youtu.be/NvOMKGToWfE The standoff began around 12:40 a.m. at the Redstone Apartments located at 5401 Werner near Tidwell Road and Interstate 45. Preliminary information indicates that shots were fired at officers, but no injuries have been reported. SWAT responded to the scene and law enforcement remains on site. The situation was still active as of 6 a.m. This is a developing story, more information will follow if it becomes available. More updates are expected as the situation unfolds.

Homicide investigation underway at southwest Houston apartment complex

20Dec

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Houston

Homicide investigation underway at southwest Houston apartment complex

HOUSTON, TX – Police are investigating a homicide after a reported shooting at an apartment complex just after 8 p.m. Friday evening. https://youtu.be/biZeqCCjayA The shooting occurred at the Star Beltway 8 Apartments, located at 10411 South Drive, near Brooklet Drive. Police have confirmed this is now a homicide investigation. No additional details about the victim or circumstances have been released. At least one person was observed being detained at the scene, though police have not confirmed the individual’s involvement. This is a developing story, more information will follow if it becomes available.

Surveillance images released of person of interest in fatal stabbing of Ambrosia Swain

19Dec

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Houston

Surveillance images released of person of interest in fatal stabbing of Ambrosia Swain

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police have released surveillance photos of a person of interest in the fatal stabbing of 28-year-old Ambrosia Swain. The stabbing occurred around 11:05 p.m. on December 8 in the 600 block of Hahlo Street near the intersection with Lyons Avenue. According to the Houston Police Department Homicide Division, patrol officers arrived to find Swain suffering from multiple stab wounds. Paramedics with the Houston Fire Department transported her to Ben Taub Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. Witnesses reported that a Hispanic male, dressed in all black, fled the scene on foot. Further investigation determined that the man had been seen with Swain prior to her death and was later identified as a person of interest. He is described as a Hispanic male ...