Author: Houston Stringer

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 18 – A 19-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting that left one man dead and a woman wounded. The incident took place on Almeda Genoa Road at about 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13, according to Houston police. Trevon Demas is charged with the murder of 29-year-old Donald James and the wounding of an adult female. Charges were filed in the 176th State District Court. Demas was taken into custody at the Harris County Joint Processing Center on Wednesday, Aug. 17, while surrendering on a separate felony charge. Houston police reported that Mr. James had been arguing with a female outside a bar when an unknown male suspect approached and shot him. James was pronounced dead at the scene by Houston Fire Department...

HOUSTON, TX, AUGUST 12, 2023 - Two individuals were injured following a robbery that escalated into a double shooting in the 12700 block of Westheimer Road, according to Houston police. The incident occurred just before 2:30 a.m. on Saturday as two customers were leaving a bar and grill. The victims, a man and a woman, entered their truck when an unidentified male approached them, brandishing a firearm and demanding the male victim's wallet. Before the wallet could be handed over, the suspect fired his handgun, striking the male victim in the shoulder and the female in the eye. The suspect subsequently fled the scene on foot. Both victims were transported to a local hospital and are expected to recover from their injuries. Houston Police Lt. I. Izaguirre described the sequence of...

HOUSTON, TX, AUGUST 11, 2023 - An adult male was found with gunshot wounds in a pickup truck at approximately 11 p.m. in the 6300 block of Fairdale Street, according to the Houston Police Department. The victim had been shot at least twice and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The incident began with a traffic accident at 6300 Windswept, where the victim believed he and the other driver involved would exchange information. Instead, the other driver, who is the suspect in this case, opened fire on the victim. The wounded victim then drove to a parking lot where police were subsequently called to the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

HOUSTON, TX, AUGUST 13, 2023 - A high-speed police chase that originated in northwest Harris County ended in a crash at 1600 Nance Street at approximately 5:10 a.m. The suspects' vehicle reached speeds in excess of 120 mph, according to radio traffic. The suspects apparently lost control of the vehicle after exiting an off-ramp too quickly, resulting in the crash. Police officers detained two individuals at the scene after a short foot chase. Houston Fire Department was called to treat a person who was tasered during the incident. At this time, it remains unknown why the police chase was initiated.

HOUSTON, TX, AUGUST 19, 2023 - A serious vehicular crash involving a pedestrian occurred at 1:42 a.m. at 500 S Texas 6, according to Houston Police. The pedestrian, a male in his mid-30s, is in critical condition. Initial reports indicate that the driver of the motor vehicle did not see the pedestrian crossing the road. The driver returned to the scene where the pedestrian was being prepared for transport to a hospital. According to authorities, the driver did not show signs of impairment. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

HOUSTON, TX, AUGUST 12, 2023 - At approximately 2:20 a.m., Houston Police officers responded to a shooting incident at 3800 Tidwell at a Mustang Inn. Upon arrival, officers found a male victim with a gunshot wound to the calf. The initial investigation reveals that the man was shot during a disturbance with a female. The suspect subsequently fled the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. He is expected to survive. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

HOUSTON, TX, AUGUST 13, 2023 - The Houston Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred at 7427 Mount Street around 3:45 a.m. on Saturday, August 12. A female victim, 35, was transported to an area hospital in stable condition. Officers responding to the incident found a male, later identified as the suspect, being treated for a gunshot wound by the Houston Fire Department paramedics. The suspect was then transported to an area hospital for further treatment. The female victim reported that she was assaulted by the suspect, who also threatened to kill her. According to her account, the suspect left to retrieve a gun. Upon his return, the victim, who had armed herself, fired a shot, striking the suspect. Charges have been filed against the suspect, Kolan...

HOUSTON, TX, AUGUST 13, 2023 - A man opened fire at a child's birthday party at the Rockridge Place apartments in the Greenspoint area, according to the Houston Police Department. The incident occurred at approximately 11:20 p.m. on Saturday. Investigators report that two neighbors were engaged in an argument over who would pay for beer when one of the men shot the other. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered a 40-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the stomach. The Houston Fire Department transported the victim to a hospital, where he is expected to make a full recovery. The suspected shooter, described as a Hispanic man in his late 20s or early 30s, fled the scene and is currently at large. Police have not disclosed whether any children were present during the i...

HOUSTON, TX, AUGUST 13, 2023 - A fatal crash occurred on the 1400 block of Southwest Freeway (South U.S. Highway 59) at approximately 12:55 a.m. on Sunday, August 13, resulting in one death. The victim, a 23-year-old male, was changing a tire on the right shoulder of the northbound lanes when he was struck by a gray Pontiac G6. Paramedics arrived at the scene and pronounced the victim dead. The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is currently working to verify the identity of the deceased. The driver of the Pontiac was taken to a hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries after showing signs of impairment. Subsequent tests determined the driver to be intoxicated. After his release from the hospital, the suspect, identified as Asdenys De Armas-Perez, 40, was cha...

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – August 19, 2023 – Two drivers struck and fatally wounded a woman attempting to cross the southbound North Freeway service road on foot Saturday night, authorities said. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. in the 15800 block of the North Freeway southbound feeder near where it intersects with Richey Road. According to Sgt. Steven Jumbo with the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the woman was not crossing at a marked crosswalk when she was initially struck by a silver SUV. The driver of the SUV fled the scene. Moments later, another car traveling south hit the woman. The second driver initially thought they had hit debris and left the scene but later returned and spoke with police investigators. The investigation into the fatal hit-and-run is ongoing, and authorities ...