Author: Houston Stringer

HOUSTON, TX – A man in his mid-20s was shot while driving on the 610 Loop near Westheimer around 2:13 a.m. https://youtu.be/ypA_mjjhoVo According to police, the man and a woman, both in their mid-20s, said they were driving northbound in the main lanes of 610 when they heard two gunshots. They ducked and pulled off the road. The male driver was struck in the abdomen and leg. He is expected to survive. The male and the female told police they did not know why they were shot at. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – A 30-year-old woman was shot after an online dispute escalated into a physical altercation outside her home. https://youtu.be/Io3w3RSwqlw This happened in the 5800 block of Hartwick in northeast Houston. Police said the woman had an argument with individuals over the internet. Those individuals, two females and a male, later showed up at her residence in a vehicle. When she went outside to confront them, she sprayed them with mace and then ran away. One of the suspects then fired approximately seven shots at her, striking her once in the buttocks. The suspects fled the scene in their vehicle. The woman is expected to recover from her injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

HOUSTON, TX – A major crash occurred early Sunday morning on the North Freeway near W. Mt. Houston after two vehicles collided. https://youtu.be/v-RZ3kQhOYQ One of the vehicles, a Camaro, went off the freeway and crashed into bushes before coming to rest in a nearby parking lot. The other vehicle flipped onto its side following the impact. The female driver of the flipped vehicle was transported to a local hospital. Her condition is unknown at this time. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – A woman was killed early Saturday morning after a high-speed crash involving a pickup truck and a Toyota Camry at the intersection of Almeda-Genoa and Cullen. https://youtu.be/wMOVxFb-g_c According to Houston police, witnesses heard a pickup truck traveling northbound on Cullen at a high rate of speed around 3:45 a.m. A Toyota Camry, driven by a female, was traveling westbound on Almeda-Genoa when the two vehicles collided in the intersection. The impact caused the Camry to roll several times as the truck dragged it on Cullen, eventually coming to rest on top of the car. The female driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the pickup truck fled after the crash. The investigation is ongoing.

HOUSTON, TX – A suspect was charged with murder after investigators say he attempted to steal a Ford Edge with a 12-year-old child inside early Saturday morning, then caused a crash that killed another driver. https://youtu.be/wjUyH6ZqgX8 A disturbance occurred around 12:45 a.m. in the 2700 block of Travis Street. Police said a complainant was sitting inside a Ford Edge when she noticed the disturbance and exited her vehicle after believing a family member was involved. Police said one of the main agitators got into the complainant’s Ford Edge and attempted to steal it while her 12-year-old son was sitting in the passenger seat. Investigators said the complainant tried to stop the suspect from leaving, but the suspect used force against her and shoved her out of the vehicle. Inv...

HOUSTON, TX – A man was hospitalized after being shot during a physical altercation late Friday night at an apartment complex in northwest Houston. https://youtu.be/NpBHkj3JrR0 The shooting occurred around 11:50 p.m. at the Banyan Shores Apartment Homes located in the 8800 block of Hammerly. Officers arrived to find an adult Hispanic male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital and is believed to be in stable condition. Preliminary information suggests the man was involved in a physical altercation, including a fistfight, with suspects who were already present at the complex. The situation escalated, leading to the shooting. Officers are gathering information from neighbors and reviewing surveillance footage to determine what...

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot in the stomach Friday night following an altercation outside a taqueria in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/a30Jnpb5GAA The shooting occurred around 9 p.m. in the 10400 block of W. Bellfort Avenue. Police say the victim had been hanging out near the taqueria when a vehicle pulled up and a physical altercation began between him and the suspect. During the altercation, the suspect pulled out a firearm and shot the man in the stomach. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital and is believed to be in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect’s identity and relationship to the victim are unknown at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

HOUSTON, TX – A woman was hospitalized after being shot in the stomach during a domestic altercation outside the Missionary Village Apartments on Corder. https://youtu.be/EYqq0avpbOc The Houston Police Department responded to the shooting call around 7:42 p.m. Friday evening. Upon arrival, officers found an adult female suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. She was transported to a nearby hospital and is reported to be in stable condition with injuries that are not considered life-threatening. Investigators believe the incident stemmed from a domestic dispute between the victim and the suspect. The suspect initially left the scene, but the victim reportedly followed. During that second encounter, the suspect pulled out a firearm and shot the victim once. The inves...

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Fire Department responded to a two-alarm fire early this morning at the Rockridge Station Apartments located at 855 Greens Road. https://youtu.be/AebkSvIQHrc Crews arrived just after 3 a.m. to find flames coming from the roof of the complex. Due to the size of the structure, a second alarm was requested to bring in additional personnel and equipment. Between 50 and 65 firefighters worked to bring the fire under control. Ten apartment units were affected. No injuries or fatalities have been reported. The American Red Cross was contacted to assist residents who were displaced. HFD’s Arson Division is investigating the cause. Crews remained on scene for overhaul operations and to monitor hot spots. You can watch the full update from HFD below: h...