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Two people killed after fleeing vehicle crashes and catches fire in northwest Harris County
29Mar By Houston StringerNo Comments
Harris County

Two people killed after fleeing vehicle crashes and catches fire in northwest Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Two people were killed after a vehicle fleeing from a deputy crashed and caught fire in northwest Harris County. https://youtu.be/8FVAzLtkcmQ According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 10 p.m. near the intersection of Telge Road and Spring Cypress Road. A vehicle was observed running a red light while traveling westbound on Spring Cypress. A deputy, who was stopped at a red light on the opposite side of the roadway, activated emergency lights and siren. As the deputy turned around, the vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed, turned off its lights, and was quickly lost from view. The vehicle continued westbound, went down a ramp, and entered a wooded area. The deputy initially searched the area before turning back. Up...
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Man found shot and killed outside elementary school
29Mar By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Man found shot and killed outside elementary school

HOUSTON, TX – A man was found fatally shot outside an elementary school in northwest Houston. https://youtu.be/Y2wQhZU8iVg According to the Houston Police Department, the shooting was reported around 9 p.m. in the 3600 block of Hollister, in front of Hollibrook Elementary School. Police say officers with the Northwest Patrol Division responded to the scene and found a male with multiple gunshot wounds. Houston Fire Department personnel were already on scene and pronounced the victim deceased. Officers are canvassing the area for information. At this time, there are no known witnesses. Police said the victim was found after the incident had already occurred. Detectives with the HPD Homicide Division are investigating. This is a developing story and more information will ...
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Six people shot at house party in north Houston
29Mar By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Six people shot at house party in north Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Multiple people were shot during a house party in north Houston. https://youtu.be/Mlslr7TnQ3k According to the Houston Police Department, the shooting occurred around 9 p.m. in the 7300 block of Parkes Street. Police say officers with the North Patrol Division responded to multiple calls reporting a shooting and arrived to find a large crowd gathered in the yard of a residence. Officers cleared most of the people from the area as they began their investigation. About six people were shot. One person is in critical condition, while the others are reported to be in stable condition. Several victims transported themselves to area hospitals. Police said the shooting appears to have happened during a house party, with people both inside the home and in the yard at...
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K-9 officer injured after patrol unit flips during crash in downtown Houston
28Mar By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

K-9 officer injured after patrol unit flips during crash in downtown Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A K-9 officer was injured after a patrol vehicle flipped during a crash while responding to assist units involved in a pursuit in Houston. https://youtu.be/3bUaImvTkK4 The crash occurred around 12 a.m. at the intersection of Smith Street and Pease Street in downtown Houston. According to police, the K-9 officer was en route to assist units after a pursuit came to an end on Allen Parkway near Dunlavy, where the suspect fled on foot. The officer was traveling southbound on Smith Street while another vehicle was traveling westbound on Pease Street when the two collided. The impact caused the patrol unit to flip and roll nearly an entire block. The officer was able to gather his bearings, call out his location, and check on the other vehicle involved. He was tran...
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Elderly mother allegedly shoots son during argument at northeast Houston home
28Mar By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Elderly mother allegedly shoots son during argument at northeast Houston home

HOUSTON, TX – An elderly mother allegedly shot her son in the chest during an argument at a home in northeast Houston. https://youtu.be/rKD911zS72g According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded to the 10100 block of Valencia around 3:30 a.m. Officers found the man suffering from significant blood loss. He was transported to a nearby hospital and is in critical condition. A firearm was recovered at the scene, and the suspect has been detained.
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Woman killed, another injured after being struck by same vehicle on W Little York
28Mar By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Woman killed, another injured after being struck by same vehicle on W Little York

HOUSTON, TX – One woman was pronounced deceased and another was injured after both were struck by the same vehicle along W Little York. https://youtu.be/d4tk2hT0LEI The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. in the 800 block of W Little York. According to police, two females were struck by what is believed to be a black Chevy Tahoe, possibly an early 2010s or 2009 model. The vehicle, driven by a female, fled the scene eastbound on W Little York. One of the victims, approximately 50 years old, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second female was transported to a hospital and is being treated for injuries. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.
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New video captures moments chase ended and gunfire that left officer critically injured
27Mar By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

New video captures moments chase ended and gunfire that left officer critically injured

HOUSTON, TX - New video from last night’s officer-involved shooting in South Houston that left an officer critically injured and a suspect dead shows the moments as the chase came to an end and gunfire erupted. https://youtu.be/2OAeEceyC_o Surveillance footage shared by an anonymous viewer captures flashing emergency lights and sirens as officers surround the vehicle in a driveway. Officers can be heard repeatedly giving verbal commands before gunfire erupts, with multiple bursts heard at different points in the video. Police said this began as an attempted traffic stop that led to a slow-speed chase before ending at the home, where the driver opened fire with a shotgun and shot the officer in the head. Officers returned fire, and officers say the suspect may have died from a se...
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Officer critically injured after being shot in head following chase in South Houston
27Mar By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Officer critically injured after being shot in head following chase in South Houston

HOUSTON, TX – An officer was critically injured after being shot in the head following a chase that ended in South Houston. https://youtu.be/HP9sQ9BoW3g The shooting occurred on 6th Street between Avenue A and B. According to the South Houston Police Department, the incident began as an attempted traffic stop that escalated into a slow-speed pursuit through South Houston, into Houston, and back before ending at a residence where the vehicle was registered. Police said the gray Mustang pulled into the driveway of the home, where one officer approached the driver’s side and another approached the passenger side. Officers observed the male driver on his cellphone. According to police, the driver refused commands to exit the vehicle and then pulled out a shotgun, shooting the off...
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Driver found deceased in vehicle with bullet holes after crash in east Houston
27Mar By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Driver found deceased in vehicle with bullet holes after crash in east Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man was found deceased inside a vehicle after it crashed into a barrier in east Houston. https://youtu.be/ZPJUeXWcvyY The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. in the 12400 block of Woodforest Boulevard. According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded after being requested by the Houston Fire Department and located a vehicle that had crashed into a barrier. During the investigation, officers observed multiple bullet holes in the vehicle. The driver, described as a young adult Black male, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His identity has not been confirmed. Police have not confirmed whether the male was shot. Officers recovered one spent shell casing outside the vehicle, though it is unclear if it is related to this incident. Investigators s...
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