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Fatal motorcycle crash at Northline Transit Center under investigation by METRO Police
24May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Fatal motorcycle crash at Northline Transit Center under investigation by METRO Police

HOUSTON, TX – A motorcyclist was killed in a crash at the Northline Transit Center along the METRO Red Line just before 7 p.m. this evening. https://youtu.be/DakN23uI190 The motorcycle and rider appeared to be on the northbound tracks as well as debris. The METRO Police Department is handling the investigation. More information will follow if it becomes available.
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Driver in critical condition after driving recklessly on Eastex Freeway
24May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Driver in critical condition after driving recklessly on Eastex Freeway

HOUSTON, TX – A multi-vehicle crash occurred around 12:14 a.m. in the 17100 block of the Eastex Freeway, involving a black sedan, a pickup truck, and an 18-wheeler. https://youtu.be/sSpnXtnJJWo The black sedan was reportedly traveling northbound at a high rate of speed and weaving through traffic before striking the pickup truck. The impact caused the pickup to collide with an 18-wheeler and then a utility pole. The driver of the black sedan was transported to the hospital in critical condition and remains in critical condition as of the last update. All other drivers and passengers involved were not injured. More information will follow if it becomes available.
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Man shot and killed following argument at Channelview residence
24May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Harris County

Man shot and killed following argument at Channelview residence

CHANNELVIEW, TX – A man was shot and killed following an argument outside a residence in the 16000 block of Avenue C. https://youtu.be/MLH5BcGzQU0 The Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to the shooting around 7:40 p.m. Deputies arrived to find an adult Hispanic male unresponsive in the front yard. EMS pronounced him deceased at the scene. Investigators say the suspect was first involved in a verbal disturbance with another man, which did not result in gunfire. After that individual left, the suspect engaged in a second argument with the complainant, which escalated and ended with the shooting. The number of shots fired and the type of firearm used remain unknown. The residence where the incident occurred is reportedly rented and occupied by multiple individuals. The...
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2-year-old girl dies after crash at Southwest Houston apartment complex
21May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Breaking News

2-year-old girl dies after crash at Southwest Houston apartment complex

HOUSTON, TX – A 2-year-old girl died after a crash at an apartment complex located in the 3400 block of Ocee Street in Southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. Photo Courtesy of HPD The incident is being investigated by HPD’s Midwest Patrol and Vehicular Crimes Division. The child was transported to a hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased. No further details about the circumstances of the crash have been released at this time. If you have any information about this case, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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Grand jury to review fatal shooting at OYO Hotel on Katy Freeway
21May By Houston StringerNo Comments
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Grand jury to review fatal shooting at OYO Hotel on Katy Freeway

HOUSTON, TX – The fatal shooting of a man at the OYO Hotel located at 14833 Katy Freeway (West Interstate Highway 10) that occurred around 5:20 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, will be presented to a Harris County grand jury for review. The deceased male, 37, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Houston Fire Department paramedics. His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. According to Houston Police Department Homicide Division investigators, the 23-year-old male shooter was not injured. He fled the scene but later turned himself in to the Sugar Land Police Department. After consultation with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, it was determined that the case would be reviewed by a grand jury. The investigation is ongoing...
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Suspect turns himself in after fatal shooting at OYO Hotel on Katy Freeway
20May By Houston StringerNo Comments
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Suspect turns himself in after fatal shooting at OYO Hotel on Katy Freeway

HOUSTON, TX – A man is dead and another in custody after a fatal shooting Tuesday afternoon at a hotel on the city’s west side. Houston Police Westside officers responded to the OYO Hotel located in the 14800 block of the Katy Freeway, where they found an adult male deceased at the scene. The suspect, also an adult male, fled on foot after the shooting. The Sugar Land Police Department later confirmed that the suspect turned himself in. The Houston Police Department is leading the investigation.
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Woman’s ex-boyfriend killed during home invasion, second suspect arrested after high-speed chase
20May By Houston StringerNo Comments
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Woman’s ex-boyfriend killed during home invasion, second suspect arrested after high-speed chase

HOUSTON, TX – A home invasion early Tuesday morning ended with one suspect fatally shot and another taken into custody following a high-speed police chase. The photo above was sent in by one of our viewers via tips@houstonstringer.com According to Houston Police Department, the incident began just before 1 a.m. at a residence near Ella Boulevard and West Gulf Bank Road. A woman called 911 and hid in a closet after her boyfriend told her to do so when she reported a break-in attempt. Police said two suspects kicked in the front door. The woman’s boyfriend shot and killed one of them, who was later identified as her ex-boyfriend. The second suspect fled the scene in a gray Jeep, according to police. A nearby patrol unit located the vehicle and initiated a pursuit that reached spe...
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