Tuesday, November 18

Author: Houston Stringer

Video shows plainclothes officers arresting person at gunpoint near Fondren and Westheimer
Houston

Video shows plainclothes officers arresting person at gunpoint near Fondren and Westheimer

HOUSTON, TX – A video sent to us by a viewer shows a person being arrested at gunpoint by officers in plain clothes near the intersection of Fondren Road and Westheimer Road. At this time, no further details have been made available regarding the circumstances of the arrest or the identity of the individual taken into custody. https://youtube.com/shorts/ICcgWGxYVY0?feature=share If you have any story tips, you can email them to tips@houstonstringer.com.
Deceased body found inside retention pond near Jesse H. Jones Park
Harris County

Deceased body found inside retention pond near Jesse H. Jones Park

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Harris County Precinct 4 Constable deputies are assisting the Humble Police Department after a deceased body was discovered inside a retention pond near Jesse H. Jones Park in the 10600 block of Kenswick. https://youtu.be/PvN7pvaPpsY According to police, preliminary information indicates the deceased is a white male in his 20s to 30s, who is believed to have been in the water for a couple of hours before being spotted but this is still to be confirmed by the medical examiner's office. A Montgomery County K-9 unit was also assisting at the scene. https://twitter.com/Pct4Constable/status/1891646768602821102 If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Humble Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Video shows a family’s car fully engulfed in flames
Houston

Video shows a family’s car fully engulfed in flames

HOUSTON, TX – Video from one of our viewers shows a family’s vehicle catching fire near the intersection of 3400 Bentley Street and Orlando Street. According to the viewer, a family, including a small baby, was inside when the fire started. The fire occurred around 3:30 p.m. Our viewer described the scene as quick and scary and shared the below video with us: https://youtube.com/shorts/k-zBPT0scQY?feature=share The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and injuries also remain unknown at this time. If you have any story tips you would like to share with us, you can reach out to us at tips@houstonstringer.com
Man killed, another injured after confronting car burglary suspect in Midtown
Houston

Man killed, another injured after confronting car burglary suspect in Midtown

HOUSTON, TX – A man was killed and another injured after a confrontation over a vehicle break-in led to gunfire in Midtown early Sunday morning. https://youtu.be/LRwMmWDCIAk The shooting occurred around 1:11 a.m. in the 2300 block of Bagby Street. According to police, officers arrived to find a large group of people and two gunshot victims. The first victim, a man in his mid-20s, sustained a gunshot wound to the arm and was transported to a nearby hospital. The second victim, also a man in his mid-20s, suffered a gunshot wound to his upper extremities and was pronounced deceased at the scene. According to initial reports, the suspect was breaking into vehicles near Bagby and Webster Street when the vehicle’s owner and their friends confronted him. A physical altercation ensue...
Girlfriend shoots boyfriend during dispute at Houston apartment complex
Houston

Girlfriend shoots boyfriend during dispute at Houston apartment complex

HOUSTON, TX – A man was hospitalized after being shot during a disturbance at an apartment complex in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/QsccrutJdyA The shooting occurred around 11:50 p.m. at The Exchange Apartment Complex located at 1250 Leona Street. According to the Houston Police Department, officers arrived to find a man in his 30s with gunshot wounds to the stomach. He was conscious and speaking with officers before being transported by Houston Fire Department crews to a hospital in unknown condition. According to the Houston Police Department, the shooting stemmed from a dispute between the victim and his girlfriend. Neighbors reported hearing two gunshots before finding the victim lying in the hallway. The female suspect is currently in custody. If you have any in...
Woman ejected, killed in crash at Toyota dealership on Southwest Freeway
Houston

Woman ejected, killed in crash at Toyota dealership on Southwest Freeway

HOUSTON, TX – A woman was killed after crashing through barriers and flipping her vehicle at a car dealership on Southwest Freeway. https://youtu.be/wvFonNrNljA The crash occurred around 11:05 p.m. in the 9400 block of Southwest Freeway at Sterling McCall Toyota. According to police, the woman was traveling southbound on the feeder road at a high rate of speed when she lost control of her vehicle. She crashed through barriers at the dealership, struck a parked vehicle, and overturned. The woman was ejected during the crash. Houston Fire Department crews arrived on scene and transported her to a nearby hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. Speed was confirmed as a factor, and preliminary information suggests possible impairment. If you have any information, y...
Home of Lamar CISD employee murdered last week by husband destroyed in fire overnight
Texas

Home of Lamar CISD employee murdered last week by husband destroyed in fire overnight

ROSENBERG, TX – The home where a Lamar CISD employee was killed last week went up in flames overnight, prompting an investigation by the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal's Office. https://youtu.be/kBid76qKkOg The fire occurred at the residence in the 8900 block of Rocky Knoll in Rosenberg, the same location where 52-year-old Iona Pollard, an instructional coach at George Junior High School, was found fatally shot. Pollard was allegedly killed by her husband, 47-year-old David Pollard, who remains in custody on a murder charge. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire or if it is related to the ongoing homicide investigation. Fire officials have not reported any additional injuries from the blaze. David Pollard was arrested following the discovery of his wife’s b...
Human skull found near Buffalo Bayou
Houston

Human skull found near Buffalo Bayou

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating after what appears to be a human skull was discovered near Buffalo Bayou. https://youtu.be/8igb5uFaaEw Officers responded to the 100 block of Hirsch Road in northeast Houston, where the remains were found. Homicide investigators and Crime Scene Unit personnel are on scene conducting an investigation. No further details have been released at this time. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Teen suspect detained, second suspect on the loose after aggravated robbery at Atascocita convenience store
Texas

Teen suspect detained, second suspect on the loose after aggravated robbery at Atascocita convenience store

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – An aggravated robbery occurred at Lakewood Food Store, a convenience store located at 5820 FM 1960 Rd E, on February 5, 2025 in Atascocita, TX. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, two teen suspects entered the store, pointed a gun at the clerk, and demanded money. The cashier complied, handing over approximately $1,800 in cash. Both suspects then fled the scene on foot. A short distance away, Harris County Precinct 4 Constables detained one of the teen suspects. Investigators from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Division responded to the scene and filed an aggravated robbery charge against the apprehended teen. The second suspect remains on the loose. He is described as a Black male, approximately 13 to 15 years old, standing...
Two teens and one adult injured in shooting and stabbing at Southway Manor Apartments
Houston

Two teens and one adult injured in shooting and stabbing at Southway Manor Apartments

HOUSTON, TX – Three people, including two teenagers, were injured in a shooting and stabbing incident at the Southway Manor Apartments. https://youtu.be/5yCUxO8zl-8 The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. in the 7400 block of Southway. According to police, a 30-year-old man was inside the apartment complex when he was approached by three to four males who attempted to rob him. During the robbery, the suspects shot and stabbed the man before fleeing the scene. The victim was transported to the hospital and is expected to survive. As the suspects fled eastward through the complex, they encountered a 12-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy. An altercation occurred, during which the 15-year-old was shot and stabbed, and the 12-year-old was shot. Both teenagers were transported to the h...