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Driver killed after vehicle comes off highway, flips down embankment in Sheldon
13Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Harris County

Driver killed after vehicle comes off highway, flips down embankment in Sheldon

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A driver was killed after losing control and leaving the roadway along a freeway around 1 a.m. in the 17300 block of Crosby Freeway. https://youtu.be/if1gYhRmO1A According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the vehicle was traveling eastbound on the main lanes when, for an unknown reason, it failed to maintain a single lane and exited the roadway. The vehicle went down an embankment, flipped multiple times, and came to rest on the service road shoulder. The driver, described as a Hispanic male in his 30s, was partially ejected and pronounced deceased by EMS. He was the only occupant, and no other vehicles are believed to be involved. Investigators said it appeared the driver was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. Weather conditions included r...
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HPD patrol vehicle struck while responding code one to call in southeast Houston
12Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

HPD patrol vehicle struck while responding code one to call in southeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A crash involving an HPD patrol vehicle and a civilian vehicle sent multiple people to the hospital in southeast Houston. https://youtu.be/OMtdYYQqJdg The collision occurred around 12:42 a.m. at the intersection of Reed Road and Rosehaven. According to an HPD Vehicular Crimes Division investigator, the patrol vehicle was traveling code 1 to a call eastbound on Reed with lights and sirens activated when a civilian vehicle made a wide right turn onto Reed from Rosehaven, resulting in the crash. Occupants from both vehicles were transported to the hospital. The civilian vehicle had juveniles inside, though the exact number of occupants and their ages were not provided. No one is believed to have sustained serious injuries at this time. No further information has be...
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Driver killed after Cadillac crashes into two 18-wheelers on Wallisville Road
12Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Driver killed after Cadillac crashes into two 18-wheelers on Wallisville Road

HOUSTON, TX – A driver was killed in a crash involving two 18-wheelers and a passenger vehicle along Wallisville Road. https://youtu.be/9d1pgw4uUbE The crash occurred around 10 p.m. in the 6200 block of Wallisville. Witnesses told police a red Cadillac CTS was traveling at a very high rate of speed when it went underneath one of the 18-wheelers as they were exiting a private drive. One of the 18-wheelers passed through the vehicle, causing significant damage. The Cadillac then struck a second 18-wheeler before coming to a stop. The driver of the Cadillac, who was the sole occupant, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Speed is being investigated as a possible factor. Intoxication is not suspected for either of the 18-wheeler drivers. This is a developing story and more...
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Man shot after confrontation over alleged trailer theft in southwest Houston
12Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Man shot after confrontation over alleged trailer theft in southwest Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot following a confrontation involving an alleged trailer theft after a trail ride event in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/d7eZN9fNjWk The shooting occurred around 12:30 a.m. in the 14200 block of South Post Oak. Officers responded to a shooting call and found multiple trucks parked haphazardly in the roadway. According to police, the incident began after a trail ride event that had taken place earlier nearby, with a large number of attendees in the area. As people were leaving, a complainant saw his trailer attached to an unknown truck and believed it was being stolen. The complainant alerted family and friends, and they followed the truck in an attempt to stop the suspect. The group then rammed the suspect’s truck in an effort to get it to stop. ...
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Driver ejected and killed in rollover crash on residential street in east Houston
12Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Driver ejected and killed in rollover crash on residential street in east Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A driver was killed after a rollover crash on a residential street in east Houston. https://youtu.be/aZHvRoaWtjE The crash occurred around 3:40 a.m. in the 1200 block of Maxine. According to police, the driver may have lost control while traveling at a high rate of speed over railroad tracks, struck a ditch, and flipped the vehicle. The driver was ejected during the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The circumstances are pending investigation by HPD’s Vehicular Crimes Division. Police said the driver appeared to be in his teens, and no other occupants were found. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.
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Dr. Matthews raises concerns over Del Rio prosecution involving self-represented defendant
11Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Texas

Dr. Matthews raises concerns over Del Rio prosecution involving self-represented defendant

TEXAS - Dr. Matthews issued a public statement questioning the handling of a felony case prosecuted by District Attorney Daniel Esquivel, citing concerns over due process and prosecutorial conduct and has filed a bar complaint. Dr. Candice Matthews, nationally renowned civil rights activist, advocate, and author, is calling for heightened scrutiny and accountability in the case of State of Texas vs. Benjamin G. Lopez Jr., citing serious constitutional concerns reflected in court records. The statement references the case of State of Texas vs. Benjamin G. Lopez Jr., outlining that the defendant proceeded through trial without legal representation after what was described as being pushed into self-representation. It further cites a documented claim that the defendant was “forced t...
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Shooting leaves one dead, another critically injured in southwest Houston
11Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Shooting leaves one dead, another critically injured in southwest Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A young male was killed and another was critically injured following a shooting in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/PXK7uuaBeJE The shooting occurred around 4:30 a.m. in the 5700 block of South Gessner. According to police, officers responded to a shooting call and arrived to find a young adult male, believed to be between 17 and 19 years old, with a gunshot wound to the upper extremities. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. A second male was found with a gunshot wound to the stomach and was transported to a nearby hospital, where he is believed to be in critical condition. Multiple young adult males and females were present at the scene and are being questioned. Police said the group was gathered at a venue rented out to the individuals. The store...
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Suspect dies after initiating physical altercation with officer during traffic stop on Airline in Houston
11Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Suspect dies after initiating physical altercation with officer during traffic stop on Airline in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A suspect was pronounced deceased after a struggle with a sergeant during a traffic stop in north Houston. https://youtu.be/smfJ3fAYcxg The incident occurred in the 5300 block of Airline near Tidwell. According to the Houston Police Department, a sergeant and the suspect were traveling southbound on Airline when a traffic stop was conducted. The driver pulled into a parking lot and exited the vehicle before the sergeant approached. Police said the sergeant attempted to detain the suspect, who resisted, initiating a physical altercation with the officer during the traffic stop. Both the sergeant and the suspect fell to the ground while continuing to fight, during which the sergeant’s weapon was discharged. The suspect, described as a male in his 20s to 30s, ra...
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Man arrested after shooting, killing estranged wife, firing at deputies before SWAT response
11Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Harris County

Man arrested after shooting, killing estranged wife, firing at deputies before SWAT response

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A woman was killed during a domestic disturbance at a home in the Cypress area. https://youtu.be/DKPYiUURYtw The shooting occurred around 9:00 p.m. in the 14100 block of Cypress Falls in the Fairwood subdivision near Grant Road. According to Harris County Precinct 4, deputies along with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to a weapons disturbance call at the residence. A 44-year-old female was shot by her estranged husband during the incident. The suspect fled the scene but was later located in the area by Harris County Precinct 4 and DPS at the dead end of Fallbrook near Walnut Lake in the Wortham Falls subdivision. Authorities said the suspect was still armed and discharged a weapon at arriving officers. The Harris County SWAT team responded,...
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Lawsuit against Dr. Candice Matthews and others dismissed for want of prosecution
10Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Lawsuit against Dr. Candice Matthews and others dismissed for want of prosecution

HOUSTON, TX – A lawsuit filed by Jenifer Knighton of QX Global News against Dr. Candice Matthews and Quanell X has been dismissed for want of prosecution, according to a public statement released by Dr. Matthews. https://youtu.be/cBPdV_zLoro In the statement, Dr. Matthews said the case “has officially been dismissed for want of prosecution,” indicating that the claims were not advanced in court. Dr. Matthews stated the lawsuit had been filed and publicized but “fell apart” when it came time to move forward and substantiate the claims, adding that “the court has now spoken.” She further stated that her work, along with others named in the lawsuit, focuses on “facts, accountability, and public awareness,” and described the legal action as an attempt to retaliate against advocac...
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