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Driver killed in head-on crash on Atascocita Road; 8-year-old and father transported to hospital
12Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Harris County

Driver killed in head-on crash on Atascocita Road; 8-year-old and father transported to hospital

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A man was killed in a head-on collision Friday night after his SUV veered into oncoming traffic in northeast Harris County. https://youtu.be/Fsi5G61fj7k The crash occurred around 10:45 p.m. in the 1300 block of Atascocita Road. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the SUV was traveling westbound when it lost control while going through a curve and crossed into the eastbound lanes, where it was struck head-on by a pickup truck. The driver of the SUV, described as a Black male in his late 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. He has been identified as the at-fault driver. Authorities say there is evidence suggesting he may have been drinking prior to the crash. The pickup truck was occupied by a father and his 8-year-old child. Both sustain...
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Two students injured in shooting outside Wisdom High School
9Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Two students injured in shooting outside Wisdom High School

HOUSTON, TX – Two students were injured in a shooting outside Wisdom High School following reports of gunfire near the campus at about 4:47 p.m. https://youtu.be/8mCTZGvPCl0 According to initial reports, a black four-door Chevrolet Tahoe was seen driving slowly eastbound on Beverly Hill Street before occupants inside opened fire on two individuals walking nearby. One of the individuals, a 16-year-old sophomore student, was accompanied by his brother, who is not believed to be a student at the school. The student ran toward the school building and was grazed in the leg. A second student, an 18-year-old junior, was standing farther down the street and was hit in the shoulder. Officials said she is not believed to have been the intended target and had been on campus for after-schoo...
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Man found fatally shot in vehicle on Rosewood Street, suspects flee on foot
9Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Man found fatally shot in vehicle on Rosewood Street, suspects flee on foot

HOUSTON, TX – A man was found fatally shot inside a vehicle in the 2900 block of Rosewood Street near Ennis Street on Wednesday afternoon. Photo Credit: the Citizen app The discovery was made around 2:30 p.m. According to police, witnesses told saw two male suspects fleeing the area on foot. A search for the suspects is ongoing. Police are urging the public to avoid the area while the investigation continues. More information will follow if it becomes available. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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Man found fatally stabbed, one detained in northeast Houston
8Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Man found fatally stabbed, one detained in northeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man was found fatally stabbed at a location in northeast Houston on Tuesday. Photo Credit: Houston Police Department The incident occurred at 9400 Jensen around an unspecified time. According to Houston Police Department Northeast officers, the adult male victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. One male has been detained in connection to the incident. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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8Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Two men injured after gun and bow-and-arrow fight in northwest Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Two men were transported to the hospital in stable condition after a shooting involving both a pistol and a bow-and-arrow in northwest Houston. Photo Credit: the Citizen app The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon in the 10100 block of Westview, according to Houston Police. Initial reports indicate that during an argument, one male produced a firearm while the other retrieved a bow and arrow. Both individuals were shot during the exchange of projectiles. The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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Driver killed in rollover crash after speeding through red light in front of Dorchester Apartments
8Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Driver killed in rollover crash after speeding through red light in front of Dorchester Apartments

HOUSTON, TX – A man was pronounced deceased after crashing his pickup truck on Galveston Road early Monday morning in front of the Dorchester Apartments. Photo Credit: the Citizen app According to Houston police, the crash occurred around 5:10 a.m. Monday in the 3900 block of Galveston Road near Park Place. The driver of a black Chevrolet Silverado was reportedly speeding southbound when he approached a red light and attempted to swerve to avoid a gray Chevrolet Suburban stopped at the intersection. The Silverado clipped the Suburban’s side mirror, ran the red light, struck a culvert in front of the Dorchester Apartments, and overturned. The driver of the Suburban was not injured. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the driver of the Silverado deceased at the scene. H...
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Man opens fire at car meetup after seeing ex-girlfriend with another man, killing two
8Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Man opens fire at car meetup after seeing ex-girlfriend with another man, killing two

HOUSTON, TX – According to initial reports from the Citizen app, a confrontation at a car meetup ended in gunfire, leaving two people dead and one injured along the Northwest Freeway monday night. Photo Credit: the Citizen app Video footage from the Citizen app shows the aftermath of the shooting in a parking lot. Preliminary findings from the Houston Police Department indicate that a man opened fire after encountering his ex-girlfriend with another man. The gunman shot the woman multiple times, then shot the man accompanying her, before turning the firearm on himself. The woman and the suspect were pronounced deceased at the scene. The male victim is currently receiving treatment at a local hospital. His condition is unknown at this time. The investigation remains active. Mor...
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Fundraiser aims to provide caps and gowns for graduating students in East Downtown Houston
7Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Fundraiser aims to provide caps and gowns for graduating students in East Downtown Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A community fundraiser titled "Caps & Towns" is scheduled to take place April 26 in East Downtown Houston to raise money for graduating students in need of caps and gowns. The event will be held at Saint Charles Studio, located at 912 St. Charles St., with doors opening at 8 p.m. Entry is $10 at the door, and additional donations can be made online via the link in @LIFTTEXAS’s Instagram bio. According to event organizers, the goal is to help as many students as possible—particularly first-generation and immigrant youth—celebrate graduation with pride and dignity. The evening will feature live music and local vendors, and the community is encouraged to participate and support the cause. The event is hosted in collaboration with @undergroundvillage_ and @mijacu...
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Man with gunshot wound shows up at Fire Station 53 in northeast Houston
7Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Man with gunshot wound shows up at Fire Station 53 in northeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – April 7, 2025 – A man with a gunshot wound showed up at Houston Fire Station 53 in northeast Houston Monday afternoon. https://youtu.be/hZWBYCrSoZ4 The man arrived around 1:30 p.m. in a white sedan at the station located at Vicksburg Street and Uvalde Road. It is unknown if he was driving the vehicle. He was transported by paramedics to a local hospital, and his condition is currently unknown. According to initial reports, the shooting is believed to have occurred in the 13300 block of Indianapolis Street, a few blocks from the station. This has not been confirmed by the Houston Police Department. The man’s role in the incident and the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation. This is a developing story; more information will follow if...
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Man Fatally Stabbed at Heatherwood Apartments; Girlfriend Detained
7Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Man Fatally Stabbed at Heatherwood Apartments; Girlfriend Detained

HOUSTON, TX – April 7, 2025 – Houston Police Department Homicide Division detectives responded Monday morning to a fatal stabbing at the Heatherwood Apartments, located at 9001 South Braeswood Boulevard. https://youtu.be/Id9rPd3KfrE At approximately 8:05 a.m., officers discovered a deceased male on one of the stairs of the apartments. A female suspect, believed to be the victim's girlfriend, was with him and was detained at the scene. Preliminary investigations suggest the incident occurred during a domestic altercation. The circumstances leading up to the altercation remain under investigation. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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