Author: Houston Stringer

HOUSTON, TX – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle early Sunday morning in the 2700 block of Little York around 4:14 a.m. https://youtu.be/5A6ibTis88k The victim was reportedly in the middle of the street when they were hit. The victim was transported to a local hospital, but their condition is unknown at this time. More information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot in the hand early Sunday morning following an altercation at a strip center near Antoine and West Tidwell. https://youtu.be/5_rOjk8ab_8 The shooting occurred around 12:15 a.m. According to the Houston Police Department’s North Division, officers responded to the scene and located a male victim who told police that a group of individuals had been trying to harm him. The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the hand and was transported by the Houston Fire Department to a local hospital in stable condition. Officers detained five suspects at the scene and recovered a possible weapon from a vehicle associated with the suspects. Police stated that the suspects and the victim are believed to have known each other prior to the incident, but their relat...

HOUSTON, TX – A teenage girl was shot Saturday night during an altercation at a party in the 5800 block of Southmund. https://youtu.be/4b4Q_vMET5M The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. According to preliminary information, an altercation broke out among individuals attending the party, during which the girl sustained a gunshot wound. Houston Fire Department paramedics transported the victim to a local hospital, where she is currently listed in stable condition. No suspect information is available at this time. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – A dirt bike rider was injured Saturday night following a collision with an off-duty Houston Police officer at the intersection of South Post Oak and West Airport. https://youtu.be/xsy8fMRL11Y The crash occurred around 8:47 p.m. in the 4900 block of West Airport. According to HPD, the officer was traveling northbound on South Post Oak and attempting to turn west onto West Airport when the dirt bike rider, who was heading southbound on South Post Oak, struck the vehicle in the intersection. The off-duty officer, who was on his way to work, exited his vehicle and located the rider in nearby bushes. He applied a tourniquet to the rider’s leg. The dirt bike rider sustained an ankle injury and was transported to a local hospital. He was conscious at the time of transp...

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot early Saturday morning following an altercation involving three suspects near the intersection of St. Emanuel Street and Walker Street. https://youtu.be/dan9omzJybA The incident occurred around 1:50 a.m. in the 900 block of St. Emanuel. According to HPD, officers responded to the scene and found a male victim, believed to be in his late 30s to early 40s, suffering from gunshot wounds. Police stated the shooting followed a verbal altercation on the street. The three suspects fled the scene on scooters but were all detained shortly after, including one in the 1100 block of Chartres. Houston Fire Department paramedics transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. The victim told officers he had been at a nearby venue prior to the in...

HOUSTON, TX – A man was killed late Friday night after his vehicle crashed and became submerged in a bayou near the intersection of South MacGregor Way and Cullen Boulevard. https://youtu.be/vS-C8OW0PaM The crash occurred around 11:30 p.m. in the 4300 block of South MacGregor. According to HPD, the vehicle struck a barrier fence and a tree before entering the water. The male occupant was found inside the submerged vehicle and pronounced deceased at the scene. It was a single-vehicle crash, and the cause remains unknown at this time. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the May 27 fire that destroyed Captain Benny’s Seafood Restaurant located at 10896 Northwest Freeway. https://youtu.be/uCscLMAXAfQ?si=BvIUzcjg4yQh8IOl Christian Dumser, born November 9, 1983, is charged with Criminal Mischief greater than $300,000 and Reckless Arson of a Building in the 337th District Court. He was arrested Tuesday after a warrant was issued for his involvement. According to the Houston Fire Department Arson Bureau, Dumser was seen on surveillance video visiting the building the night of the fire and discarding a lit cigarette into nearby bushes. The cigarette reportedly started a smoldering fire, which Dumser acknowledged but did not extinguish. The fire spread and ultimately engulfed the rest...