Author: Houston Stringer

HOUSTON, TX – Two brothers in their early 40s were injured in a shooting Friday night in a a parking lot near Collingsworth and Lockwood. https://youtu.be/Kv88WTA9YYU The incident occurred just before 10 p.m. in a parking lot near a food store and beauty supply store. According to police, one brother was shot in the jaw and the other in the shoulder. The victims reported hearing a gunshot but could not provide details about the shooter or the circumstances surrounding the incident. One victim was transported to the hospital by Houston Fire Department personnel, while the other was taken by a private individual. Authorities later discovered that one of the victims had an open warrant and will be taken into custody. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Hous...

HOUSTON, TX – A single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning left one woman dead and two others injured in the 600 block of North Eldridge Parkway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04_eOdQ_V6g&ab_channel=houstonstringer The crash occurred around 1 a.m. when a sedan carrying three women in their 20s struck a tree. The back-seat passenger was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver and front passenger were transported to a local hospital with injuries and are expected to survive. Investigators reported that open containers of alcohol were found in the vehicle and believe alcohol consumption may have been a factor in the crash. Authorities are working to determine the cause and whether charges will be filed. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Housto...

HOUSTON, TX – Two individuals were injured in a shooting during an argument between neighbors Friday night in the 2200 block of Des Jardines. https://youtu.be/MHaVXpcvyXI The incident occurred just before 9 p.m. when an argument between neighbors, who had been drinking, escalated. According to police, one individual pulled out a weapon and fired, striking one victim in the leg and another in the buttocks. Both victims were transported to a hospital and are expected to recover. The suspect remained at the scene and was taken into custody by responding officers. Charges are pending as the investigation continues. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle early Saturday morning in the 15900 block of JFK Boulevard. https://youtu.be/PIkPtvjnm4I The incident occurred around 12:51 a.m. as the pedestrian was walking between lanes one and two of the northbound roadway. According to police, the pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. The vehicle involved initially continued toward the airport but later returned to the scene. Authorities stated that the driver is not showing signs of intoxication. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department.

HOUSTON, TX – Charges have been filed against a suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a man that occurred at 1050 West Rankin Road around 12:20 p.m. on Monday (Nov. 18). Elijah D. Johnson, 32, is charged with murder in the 180th State District Court. He is not currently in custody. An October 2024 booking photo of Johnson is available. The victim, a 34-year-old male, has not yet been publicly identified, pending notification of family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. According to Houston police, officers responded to reports of a shooting in a strip center parking lot at the above location and found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported by Houston Fire Department paramedics to a hospital, where he was pronounced dec...

HOUSTON, TX – A man was fatally shot in the HOV lanes of the 6000 block of South Freeway (South U.S. Highway 288) around 11:10 a.m. Monday (Nov. 18). https://youtu.be/GErVOTqGdqA The victim, believed to be between 40 and 50 years old, has yet to be identified, pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. According to Houston police, officers responded to reports of a shooting and found the victim in the freeway's median suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by Houston Fire Department paramedics. Witnesses stated that a male suspect was seen chasing the victim while firing a weapon. Officers located a man matching the suspect's description nearby, but he fled on foot as they attempted to detain him. The sus...

HOUSTON, TX – A 16-year-old boy was shot Friday night during a robbery at the Costa Vizcaya Apartment Homes on N. Gessner. https://youtu.be/jngxiZQr8Is The incident occurred around 10 p.m. when the victim, who admitted to selling narcotics, was shot in the leg after the transaction escalated into a robbery. The teen was transported to a local hospital, where he is listed in stable condition and is expected to survive. No further details about the suspect or the robbery have been released. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.