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Concerns raised after alleged attempts to obtain Dr. Candice Matthews’ home address amid ongoing legal matter

2Mar

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Houston, Public Interest

Concerns raised after alleged attempts to obtain Dr. Candice Matthews’ home address amid ongoing legal matter

HOUSTON, TX – Community concerns have been raised after allegations surfaced that an individual sought to obtain the home address of civil rights activist Dr. Candice Matthews following public exposure of concerns involving Nikki Jones. Brianna Gatlin and Dr. Nikki Jones via Facebook According to documentation provided to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, Dr. Matthews reported that screenshots of conversations show an individual identified as Brianna Lacole Gatlin asking whether “Dr. Matthews’ info [was] public” and inquiring about her location. In one exchange, the individual allegedly stated someone was “tryna black mail my momma.” Dr. Matthews stated the communications were brought to her attention by an informant and that she viewed the inquiries as retaliatory in...

Pedestrian killed after being struck by Mustang while crossing roadway

2Mar

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Houston

Pedestrian killed after being struck by Mustang while crossing roadway

HOUSTON, TX – A Hispanic male pedestrian was killed after being struck by a Ford Mustang while crossing the roadway. https://youtu.be/n3_IuFnQXss The crash occurred as the Mustang was traveling northbound on Reveille. Police said the driver had a green light at the time of the crash. The pedestrian was crossing eastbound toward a gas station when he was struck. The male, whose age is unknown at this time, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police said the driver remained at the scene and showed no signs of impairment. The investigation is ongoing.

Elderly man killed in hit-and-run crash on South Freeway mainlanes

2Mar

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Houston

Elderly man killed in hit-and-run crash on South Freeway mainlanes

HOUSTON, TX – An elderly man was killed after being struck by two vehicles on the South Freeway mainlanes. https://youtu.be/MWWtq7kmul4 The crash occurred around 8:28 p.m. in the southbound lanes of U.S. 288 between Old Spanish Trail and Holly Hall. Police said witnesses reported seeing the elderly man on the shoulder of the freeway before he entered the mainlanes. One vehicle struck him and continued driving. Investigators are treating that driver as involved in a hit-and-run, with a possible charge of failure to stop and render aid. No description of that vehicle was immediately available. A second vehicle, described as a black Toyota Tundra, then struck the man. The family inside the Tundra stopped at the scene. Some occupants suffered injuries believed to include broken b...

Investigation underway after major motorcycle crash on Antoine

1Mar

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Houston

Investigation underway after major motorcycle crash on Antoine

HOUSTON, TX – An investigation is underway after a major crash involving a motorcycle in the 2000 block of Antoine around 6:30 p.m. today. https://youtu.be/fphhvy6UB2w Houston Police Department Vehicular Crimes Division is on scene investigating the crash. Injuries are unconfirmed at this time. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Passenger ejected in fatal crash on Katy Freeway feeder

1Mar

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Houston

Passenger ejected in fatal crash on Katy Freeway feeder

HOUSTON, TX – One person was confirmed deceased following a crash along the Katy Freeway feeder. https://youtu.be/U33IWoRzc0M The crash occurred around 4:33 a.m. in the 18200 block of the Katy Freeway feeder near Greenhouse Road. Police said the vehicle lost control, and one person was ejected. The vehicle is believed to have been coming off an exit, but that has not yet been confirmed by investigators. It is unknown at this time whether the deceased was the driver or the passenger. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Fatal crash shuts down U.S. 59 near I-10

1Mar

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Houston

Fatal crash shuts down U.S. 59 near I-10

HOUSTON, TX – A fatal crash shut down the northbound lanes of U.S. 59. The crash occurred around 3:58 a.m. on N U.S. 59 outbound at the I-10 exit ramp. At least one person was confirmed deceased. It is unclear what led up to the crash. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Person killed after Jeep crashes into tree on Stella Link

1Mar

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Houston

Person killed after Jeep crashes into tree on Stella Link

HOUSTON, TX – A person was killed in a single-vehicle crash after a Jeep struck a tree in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/JnXiWMkuPbQ The crash occurred around 9:09 p.m. in the 6900 block of Stella Link The crash has been confirmed as fatal but details are limited at this time.

Woman killed in hit-and-run crash after driver runs red light

1Mar

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Houston

Woman killed in hit-and-run crash after driver runs red light

HOUSTON, TX – A female pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash after a driver ran a red light and fled the scene in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/y2kmFxKWK6U The crash occurred around 9 p.m. at the intersection of Gessner and Beechnut. According to the Houston Police Department Vehicle Crimes Division, a silver pickup truck crossed the intersection against what appeared to be a red light, struck an adult female who was crossing the roadway, and then fled the scene. Police said the suspect vehicle also struck another vehicle while leaving the intersection. The occupants of that vehicle were not directly involved in the initial crash but were hit as the suspect fled. Investigators are searching for a silver pickup truck that may have bumper and front-end damage consi...

Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle on South Sam Houston Parkway East

28Feb

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Houston

Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle on South Sam Houston Parkway East

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are responding to a crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. https://youtu.be/B-s2EXpvOa8 The crash was reported around 10:21 p.m. in the 7200 block of South Sam Houston Parkway East, between South Wayside and Mykawa. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available

Man fatally shot in parking lot in front of business on Bissonnet

28Feb

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Man fatally shot in parking lot in front of business on Bissonnet

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating a fatal shooting in west Houston. https://youtu.be/QH0Spd3L204 Officers with the Houston Police Department’s Westside Patrol Division responded to a shooting call around 10:30 p.m. in the 11400 block of Bissonnet. Upon arrival, officers found an adult male who had been fatally wounded. Police said the man sustained a gunshot wound in front of a business on Bissonnet in the parking lot. At this time, police do not have further information regarding the victim or who else was involved. The investigation is ongoing.