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Cyclist fatally struck by car on FM 1960

25Aug

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Harris County

Cyclist fatally struck by car on FM 1960

HARRIS COUNTY, TX - A cyclist was fatally struck by a car this morning. https://youtu.be/1wwFap0_cjc The accident occurred around 4:50 a.m. in the 8900 block of FM 1960 Rd W. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the driver of a Honda Accord was traveling eastbound on FM 1960 when he struck the cyclist from the rear. The impact caused the cyclist to separate from his bicycle, hit the car's windshield before landing on the roadway. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver remained on the scene was determined not to be intoxicated.

Man fatally shot in apartment complex parking lot

25Aug

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Harris County

Man fatally shot in apartment complex parking lot

HARRIS COUNTY, TX - A shooting in a parking lot of an apartment complex left one man dead. https://youtu.be/Jdly1u34si0 The shooting occurred at the Cozumel Apartments located at 6403 Sierra Blanca in west Harris County. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, deputies originally responded to a report of an auto vs pedestrian accident at the complex. When they arrived they found a man about 40 years old who had sustained gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased on scene by EMS. At this time, it is not known what led up to the shooting but several witnesses told deputies that two black males wearing all dark clothing were running from the vehicle the victim was in. If you have any information about the shooting or the suspects you are urged to contact the Har...

Constables with Pct. 4 respond to a shooting on FM 1960

25Aug

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Harris County

Constables with Pct. 4 respond to a shooting on FM 1960

HARRIS COUNTY, TX - A shooting occurred in 3200 block of FM 1960 around 11:00 p.m. https://youtu.be/-O51eCvfOiE It is not known at this time what led up to the shooting or if anyone was struck, but several evidence markers were spotted on the ground directly in front of "The Dance Studio".

Man shot and killed over $20 in front of taco truck

25Aug

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Houston

Man shot and killed over $20 in front of taco truck

HOUSTON, TX - A man was shot and killed over $20 in front of a food truck. Three suspects are now on the run. https://youtu.be/Kv0TBc68Ykc The shooting occurred in the 6200 block of Chimney Rock around 9:30 p.m. According to police, the men in the parking lot described as African-American males were asking for $20 at a food truck. The victim stated that he will get them $20, went back to the apartments nearby and came back with a pistol. He then pointed the pistol at the suspects but did not pull the trigger. The suspects opened fire and shot him before fleeing on foot, headed west on Elm Street. Police do not have anyone in custody but one officer was able to identify one of the suspects. Police are now looking for him. If you have any information about the shooting ...

Missing non-verbal 8-year old found in Texas lake

24Aug

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Fort Bend County

Missing non-verbal 8-year old found in Texas lake

Update 8/25/24 - Unfortunately, Ryan was found in a lake by his home Sunday morning by Texas Equusearch. FORT BEND COUNTY, TX - 8-year-old Ryan Akabusi was found deceased in a lake inside his neighborhood Sunday morning according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office. He was found by Texas EquuSearch. He was last seen in the 19900 block of Kendall Lake Drive in Richmond, TX around 4:30 a.m. on August 24, 2024. He was last wearing a lilac t-shirt with underpants. He is about 5 ft. tall weighing 75 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Ryan was said to be non-verbal and autistic. Police did not have a specific reason as to why he was in the lake but did state that kids with special needs are usually attracted to the water.

Firefighter transported to hospital for heat exhaustion during auto shop fire

24Aug

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Houston

Firefighter transported to hospital for heat exhaustion during auto shop fire

HOUSTON, TX - A firefighter was transported to the hospital after suffering heat exhaustion during an auto shop fire Friday night. https://youtu.be/2foEZaUb-nk The fire started around 3 a.m. in the 9200 block of Clarkcrest. According to the Houston Fire Department, a car inside the shop caught fire but it was extinguished fairly quickly. There were no other injuries.

Man found deceased in main lanes of the Southwest Freeway

24Aug

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Houston

Man found deceased in main lanes of the Southwest Freeway

HOUSTON, TX - A man was found dead after being found in the main lanes of the Southwest Freeway Friday night. The man was found around 10:30 p.m. Friday night on the inbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway just before the Bissonnet exit. According to police, they are not sure if he was struck or ran over by a vehicle but they did say that there were no vehicles connected to the crash that remained at the scene. The crash is still under investigation and police urge the public to contact them if they know anything about the crash.

Man dies after being hit by garbage truck on Eastex Freeway

23Aug

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Houston

Man dies after being hit by garbage truck on Eastex Freeway

HOUSTON, TX - A man is dead following after a garbage truck slammed into him on the Eastex Freeway. The crash occurred in the 14400 block of the Eastex Freeway just after 5 a.m. The above photo was sent in to us by one of our readers. If you have any story ideas or photos, you can send them as well to tips@houstonstringer.com or via one of our social channels. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the man, identified ass Yunier Laza Chavez was in a 2003 Honda Accord headed northbound. A 2018 Mack chassis-cab (CMV) being used as a garbage truck was also traveling northbound. At one point, police say Chavez swerved across all traffic lanes. The operator of the garbage truck attempted to avoid striking him by swerving into lane number 4, but Chavez also suddenly...

Man recovering after being found shot by family members

23Aug

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Houston

Man recovering after being found shot by family members

HOUSTON, TX - A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot by family members. The shooting occurred at The Life at Grand Oaks Apartment Complex in the 5500 block of De Soto around 3:40 a.m. https://youtu.be/Pbtbro9Dnzc According to police, the man's family heard a commotion outside and found the victim, a young adult male. He was transported to the hospital by HFD.

Two homeless men shot under freeway overpass

23Aug

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Houston

Two homeless men shot under freeway overpass

HOUSTON, TX - Two homeless men are now recovering in the hospital after they were shot underneath a freeway overpass in Houston. The shooting occurred under the freeway overpass underneath the North Freeway on Crosstimbers around 2:20 a.m. You can watch the full update from HPD below: https://youtu.be/APa9f-Q6bmM According to HPD, one of the men was found at a nearby IHOP and the other was found at a bus stop. The suspect, who may have been in a silver car might be responsible but has since left the scene.