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Dominick Williams identified as man killed in fatal crash in Huffman Wednesday evening
Harris County

Dominick Williams identified as man killed in fatal crash in Huffman Wednesday evening

HUFFMAN, TX – A high-speed crash on Wednesday evening left one man dead after he was ejected from his vehicle in northeast Harris County. https://youtu.be/81ElH_6uCl0 The incident occurred around 6:19 p.m. on November 6, 2024, in the 13400 block of FM 1960 East. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office Vehicular Crimes Division, Dominick Williams was driving a 2019 Dodge Challenger eastbound at a high rate of speed. Williams attempted to pass another eastbound vehicle by moving into the westbound lane, but as he re-entered the eastbound lane, he lost control of the vehicle. The Dodge veered northwest, crossing the shoulder before striking a metal end terminal. The impact caused the vehicle to rotate counter-clockwise and travel west across a grass ditch. As the vehicl...
Houston Police Seek Public Assistance in Identifying Carjacking Suspects
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Houston Police Seek Public Assistance in Identifying Carjacking Suspects

HOUSTON, TEXAS – The Houston Police Department's Robbery Division is requesting the public's assistance in identifying suspects involved in an aggravated robbery and carjacking that occurred on Friday, October 25, at approximately 2:45 a.m. https://youtube.com/shorts/edRLEZS-clg?si=DKCKhsC99oGmj8qm The incident took place at a gas station in the 7500 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard. The victim was approached by three armed suspects who demanded his wallet, cell phone, and keys before fleeing in his vehicle. The vehicle was later recovered unoccupied in the 5500 block of W. Orem Drive. The suspects are described as follows: Suspect #1: Black male, aged 18-20, approximately 5'10" tall, weighing around 170 pounds, wearing dark clothing. Suspect #2: Black male, aged ...
54-year-old man shot at  gas station during possible robbery
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54-year-old man shot at gas station during possible robbery

A 54-year-old male was shot in the torso and hospitalized after an incident at the Texaco gas station located at 5716 Gulf Freeway. https://youtu.be/qy9HTtckmxw Surveillance footage shows a Hispanic male suspect, likely in his mid-20s, approaching the victim’s truck. The victim appeared to be resting inside the parked vehicle when the suspect initially looked inside from the passenger side before moving to the driver’s side, opening the door, and startling the victim. As the victim attempted to drive away, the suspect began firing, striking the victim and causing the truck to crash into a ditch and damage a water main. The suspect fled while still shooting and has not been apprehended. Responding Officers applied a chest seal at the scene, and the man is expected to survive. ...
Child with autism found unresponsive after being pulled from lake in Cypress
Harris County

Child with autism found unresponsive after being pulled from lake in Cypress

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Pct. 5 deputies responded to an in-progress call for service at the 7500 block of Coral Lake Drive, where units found a four-year-old child with autism unresponsive after being pulled from a lake. Cy-Fair EMS transported the child to a hospital for treatment. https://youtu.be/CRFCUjl9Bzs The child was transported in critical condition. According to investigators at the scene, preliminary information indicates the incident may have been accidental. The investigation remains ongoing.
Texas teen faces first court hearing overnight in triple fatal shooting at apartment laundry room
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Texas teen faces first court hearing overnight in triple fatal shooting at apartment laundry room

HOUSTON, TX - Adiel Alexander Sandoval, 17, had his first court hearing overnight. He is accused of murdering three people, including two teenagers at the Tierra Del Sol apartment complex Tuesday. The deceased individuals have been identified as Eddie Gomez, 17, Jonathan Hernandez, 17, and Juan Trejo Sandoval, 23. According to HPD's Homicide Division patrol officers responded to reports of a shooting on Tuesday and found Gomez and Hernandez unresponsive in the complex’s laundry room. Both had sustained gunshot wounds and were pronounced deceased at the scene by Houston Fire Department paramedics. Juan Trejo Sandoval was found just outside the laundry room with a gunshot wound and was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Preliminary in...
Suspect critically injured after being shot by deputy following pursuit
Harris County

Suspect critically injured after being shot by deputy following pursuit

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A deputy-involved shooting occurred this afternoon near Wilson Road and the Beltway as members of the Violent Persons Task Force (VIPER) were conducting a warrant service on a 33-year-old suspect wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. https://youtu.be/-tyM0xAzJNA According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the incident began when the suspect fled in a vehicle, leading deputies on a pursuit that ended in the parking lot of a residential complex between Mesa and Wilson. Upon stopping, the suspect exited the vehicle with a long gun, prompting a brief foot pursuit. A Harris County Precinct 8 task force member discharged his weapon, striking the suspect. The wounded suspect was transported to a hospital, where he is currently undergoing surgery an...
Houston Firefighter Marcelo Garcia killed during three-alarm warehouse fire
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Houston Firefighter Marcelo Garcia killed during three-alarm warehouse fire

HOUSTON, TX - Houston Firefighter Marcelo Garcia died following a vacant warehouse fire last night in the sixty-six-hundred block of Polk. According to Chief Munoz, firefighters responded to the blaze at 10:50 p.m., with units arriving on scene six minutes later. A second alarm was issued shortly after their arrival, and at 11:04 p.m., a mayday call was made when a wall collapsed and trapped firefighters. The call was then upgraded to a 3rd alarm. https://youtu.be/FdIPz4MotHA Garcia, a ten-year veteran of the department, was critically injured in the collapse and transported to Memorial Hermann in the Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Another firefighter sustained non-life-threatening injuries and received treatment at the same facility. Houston Mayor Whi...
Life Flight called after major crash on FM 1960
Harris County

Life Flight called after major crash on FM 1960

Update 11/8/24 - Dominick Williams was killed in the crash Wednesday evening. HUFFMAN, TX – November 6, 2024 – A major crash occurred on FM 1960, just east of FM 2100, leading to the closure of both directions of the highway around 6:30 p.m. https://youtu.be/81ElH_6uCl0 Dominick Williams was killed in a crash Wednesday evening after losing control of his 2019 Dodge Challenger on Farm to Market Road 1960 East. The vehicle struck a metal barrier and utility pole, ejecting Williams, who was not wearing a seatbelt. He was pronounced deceased at a local hospital after being transported to a local hospital via Life Flight. The Harris County Sheriff's Office Vehicular Crimes Division is investigating the incident.
Terry Colburn named new Fire Chief for Magnolia Fire Department
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Terry Colburn named new Fire Chief for Magnolia Fire Department

MAGNOLIA, TX – November 6, 2024 – Following a comprehensive five-month national search that drew over 63 applicants from 12 states, the Magnolia Fire Department has announced the appointment of Terry Colburn as its new Fire Chief, effective December 2, 2024. Photo Courtesy of Magnolia Fire Department Chief Colburn, a 28-year veteran who began his career as a Firefighter Paramedic with the Houston Fire Department, brings extensive leadership experience to Magnolia. Throughout his career, he has earned recognition as a respected figure in the fire service and is actively involved with the Texas Fire Chiefs Association and the International Association of Fire Chiefs. Additionally, Chief Colburn is a certified Fire Instructor and has taught numerous fire safety and leadership courses. ...
Single-vehicle crash claims life of Hitchcock woman on NASA Parkway
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Single-vehicle crash claims life of Hitchcock woman on NASA Parkway

HOUSTON, TX – Early Wednesday morning, at approximately 2:25 a.m., Deputies with Constable Phil Sandlin's Office responded to a major traffic accident involving a single vehicle in the westbound lanes of the 2300 block of NASA Parkway. Photo Courtesy of Harris County Precinct 8 Constable's Office Upon arrival, deputies discovered a silver Hyundai two-door vehicle, driven by a 39-year-old woman from Hitchcock, had left the roadway and collided with a tree. Precinct 8 Deputies extracted the woman from the wreckage and administered CPR until Nassau Bay EMS arrived. She was transported to HCA Clear Lake Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased at approximately 3:00 a.m. No passengers or other vehicles were involved in the incident. The westbound lanes of NASA Parkway were temporari...