Author: Houston Stringer

HARRIS COUNTY, TX (June 1, 2024) - A woman is in custody after she pointed a handgun at Deputies in northwest Harris County. The deputies were originally called out to the 27700 block of Dana Lane around 8:30 p.m. after she was the woman was reportedly brandishing her weapon at her mother and stepfather. When deputies arrived, they tried to de-escalate the situation but the pointed the weapon at one of the deputies who then discharged their weapon several times. The woman was not injured in the shooting and a Harris County S.W.A.T. team was called out after she barricaded herself. She ended up surrendering after negotiations with S.W.A.T

HOUSTON, TX (June 2, 2024) - Just before 10 p.m. last night, Houston Firefighters responded to an 18-wheeler on fire after a crash with another vehicle in the southbound lanes of the North Freeway near Tidwell. https://youtu.be/70R86ATUj8Y According to Deputy Chief Harrison of the Houston Fire Department, two civilians were injured and transported to a local hospital. One of them has non life threatening injuries, and the other civilian's condition is unknown at this time. A foam blanket was put on the fire by Hazmat crews to extinguish it. The truck was carrying about 8,800 gallons of unleaded fuel. No firefighters were injured.

HOUSTON, TX (June 2, 2024) - A man was shot while pizza in the parking lot of the Northland Woods apartment complex in north Houston. https://youtu.be/-7jkCcXZjQo The shooting occurred at about 1:30 a.m. According to police, the victim was standing in the parking lot when a white sedan started to drive by him slowly and started shooting at him for apparently no reason. Police found that at least 30 different casings at the scene. If you have any information about this shooting, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers.

HARRIS COUNTY, TX (June 1, 2024) - A man was shot and killed during a dice game earlier this morning https://youtu.be/jyT9529sc2Q According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the 46-year-old Hispanic man, was playing a regular dice game with other individuals at a trucking depot when several suspects approached the game and demanded money just after midnight. During the robbery, the victim was shot multiple times. The suspects are described as younger Hispanic males driving a light colored SUV. If you have any information about this shooting, you are urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office or Crimestoppers.

HOUSTON, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Service has released its annual dog bite national rankings, with Houston placing second in the country. In 2023, there were 56 reported dog attacks on Postal Service employees in the city, highlighting the ongoing need for increased awareness and preventive measures. The release of these rankings coincides with the USPS 2024 National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign, which runs from June 2 to June 9. This year’s theme, "Don't let your dog bite the hand that serves you," aims to educate dog owners on responsible pet ownership and ensure the safety of mail carriers. "Letter carriers are exposed to potential hazards every day, none more prevalent than a canine encounter. All it takes is one interaction for a letter carrier to possibly...

HOUSTON, TX (May 30, 2024) - Walter Daniel Saravia Palacios is now charged with murdering Diamond Brigman a 36 year old transgender woman. The shooting occurred back on March 16, 2024, just after 1 a.m. in the 9200 block of Country Creek Drive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb16p8aDqyA&ab_channel=houstonstringer Witnesses told officers then that they spotted a white Malibu stop near the victim. A front-seat passenger then exited the vehicle and fired multiple shots at Diamond striking her multiple times. The shooter then got back in the vehicle and both the driver and passenger fled the scene. The shooter was described as being about five foot five and was wearing a gray hooded jacket. Investigators later identified Saravia Palacios as a suspect after finding the...

HOUSTON, TX (May 28, 2024) - The Atascocita Fire Department responded to a house fire during the storms that swept through the Houston area earlier today. The fire took place just before 2 p.m. today in the 5700 block of Timber Trails Ln. According to Chief Mulligan of the Atascocita Fire Department when crews arrived they found a working fire in the garage along with some wires that were down in the backyard.  The firefighters immediately deployed a hard line to attack the fire in the garage.  The fire worked its way through a breezeway/cable run and spread to the home. Once firefighters put the fire out in the breezeway and the garage they made their way up to the second floor and made sure the fire did not spread to the attack.  Unfortunately, two canines in the home ...

HARRIS COUNTY, TX (May 26, 2024) - One person was found shot outside of a Waffle House located at 13861 Cypress North Houston in Northwest Harris County. https://youtu.be/CAnCaUR4_K8 The shooting occurred around 4 a.m. and one person was transported to a local hospital.

HOUSTON, TX (May 25, 2024) - A shooting left one juvenile grazed by a bullet at the Missionary Village Apartments located at 4002 Corder in Southeast Houston Saturday night just before 11 p.m. https://youtu.be/TkDwSa0UjbM According to police, there are a lot of conflicting statements but preliminary information is that a vehicle pulled into the apartment complex and began arguing with people outside. That argument turned into a physical fight, which then turned into a shootout with multiple people firing guns. Several people were injured by debris and broken glass and a juvenile was grazed by a bullet. The juvenile went by private vehicle to a local hospital and is expected to be okay. If you have any information about the shooting you are urged to contact the Hous...

HOUSTON, TX - A 5-year-old is recovering in the hospital after being grazed by a bullet in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/52nwCbgoAlo According to police, the shooting happened around midnight after a group of patrons were fighting in the parking lot of a party hall located in the 7600 block of Sanford. The five-year-old girl was taken to a local hospital and is expected to recover. If you have any information about the shooting you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crimestoppers at 713-222-TIPS