Author: Houston Stringer

A fatal shooting occurred around 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, at 5076 Griggs Road and is set to be referred to a Harris County grand jury, according to a press release from the Houston Police Department. The deceased, a 29-year-old male, has not yet been identified, pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting call outside of King Best Mall at the above address, finding a male with a gunshot wound in the parking lot. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the man deceased at the scene. The shooter, a male who was not injured in the incident, was detained at the scene. A preliminary investigation determined that the shooter and a family member had left a business and were returning to their vehicle whe...

Houston, TX - A violent altercation in the 7200 block of West Fuqua this evening resulted in a multiple victim shooting that left one person dead and three others injured. The incident reportedly started outside a business due to an unknown cause. Houston police are piecing together the available information to determine the exact motive behind the violence. Preliminary information suggests that the confrontation involved two groups of individuals exchanging fire. Authorities have confirmed four victims, ranging from 18 to 20 years old. Tragically, one of the victims, a black female on the verge of turning 18, did not survive the incident. Another 18-year-old female was transported by the Houston Fire Department to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The two remaining v...

June 24, 2023 - According to a press release from Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office, Deputies responded to a shooting call in the 3200 block of Owl Hollow Dr. in Rosenberg TX at approximately 5:15 pm. Upon arrival, deputies determined that the incident was a homicide. The victim, a 16-year-old teenager, had been shot by suspects who fled the scene after the shooting. The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office also said that Investigators are currently following up on leads related to the shooting. The Sheriff's Office is also asking anyone with information to contact them at 281-341-4665, option 1, or Crime Stoppers at 281-342-8477.

Houston, TX - A violent altercation in the 7200 block of West Fuqua this evening resulted in a multiple victim shooting that left one person dead and three others injured. The incident reportedly started outside a business due to an unknown cause. Houston police are piecing together the available information to determine the exact motive behind the violence. Preliminary information suggests that the confrontation involved two groups of individuals exchanging fire. Authorities have confirmed four victims, ranging from 18 to 20 years old. Tragically, one of the victims, a black female on the verge of turning 18, did not survive the incident. Another 18-year-old female was transported by the Houston Fire Department to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The two remaining v...

June 24, 2023 - Two men, Larry Palmer, 25, and Gary Hawkins, 28, have been charged with the aggravated sexual assault of a 17-year-old boy. The teenager reported that he was attacked and raped after meeting one of the accused on a dating app. The court set their bond at $100,000 each. The assault led to the boy suffering significant injuries, including the loss of a permanent tooth. He was subsequently hospitalized and listed in "fair condition." Court records reveal a history of criminal offenses for both accused. Palmer has had two felonies and nine misdemeanors between 2016 and 2021, and Hawkins has one prior violent conviction. As part of their bond conditions, Palmer and Hawkins are prohibited from having any contact with the victim or each other. Both were due to appear in c...

A shooting incident occurred around 11 p.m. on June 23, 2023, at the Mesa Food Mart, located at 9905 Mesa Rd, Houston, TX. The incident resulted in a 35-year-old woman being hospitalized with gunshot wounds. The Houston Police Department is actively searching for a suspect who fled the scene. The incident was captured on video and began with a verbal dispute between the injured woman and a man. The argument escalated when the woman became involved in a physical altercation with another woman who was armed with a pistol near the front door of the Mesa Food Mart. During the struggle, the gun was discharged, wounding the first woman in the hand and leg. Bystanders at the scene managed to disarm the armed woman after the gun was fired. Following the incident, everyone, including the injured ...

A shooting incident occurred around 11 p.m. on June 23, 2023, at the Mesa Food Mart, located at 9905 Mesa Rd, Houston, TX. The incident resulted in a 35-year-old woman being hospitalized with gunshot wounds. The Houston Police Department is actively searching for a suspect who fled the scene. The incident was captured on video and began with a verbal dispute between the injured woman and a man. The argument escalated when the woman became involved in a physical altercation with another woman who was armed with a pistol near the front door of the Mesa Food Mart. During the struggle, the gun was discharged, wounding the first woman in the hand and leg. Bystanders at the scene managed to disarm the armed woman after the gun was fired. Following the incident, everyone, including the injured wo...

HOUSTON, TX - Charges have been filed against two suspects implicated in the shooting of a juvenile at 7402 Calhoun Road around 9:15 p.m. on May 21. https://youtu.be/MabkYJG8hQY Davion Holmes, 22, faces charges of deadly conduct-discharging a firearm and unlawful carrying of a weapon as per the 184th State District Court. Davion Holmes (Courtesy of HPD) His younger brother Larry Wayne Holmes, 17, has been charged with the misdemeanor of unlawful carrying of a weapon by the Harris County Criminal Court #7. The suspects, whose photos have been released, are currently not in custody. Larry Holmes (Courtesy of HPD) The victim, a 16-year-old male, was rushed to a local hospital in a stable condition following the incident. HPD patrol officers responded to a shooting at t...

HOUSTON (June 18, 2023) — A 28-year-old woman was fatally shot in an apparent drive-by shooting outside her residence in Houston, police said. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. on Sunday, June 18, at 6420 Stratton Street, according to the Houston Police Department Homicide Division. The woman and several family members were outside their home when a vehicle believed to be a dark blue or purple sedan, possibly an Infinity, repeatedly drove past their residence. During the final pass, an unidentified assailant fired shots from within the vehicle, striking the woman. Emergency responders from the Houston Fire Department transported the woman to Ben Taub General Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. The identity of the woman is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of ...