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Child not wearing seat belt ejected, killed in crash involving Harris County Deputy

23Aug

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Harris County, Houston

Child not wearing seat belt ejected, killed in crash involving Harris County Deputy

HOUSTON, TX - A child who was not wearing a seat belt was ejected and killed when a pickup collided with a marked Harris County Sheriff’s Office vehicle. https://youtu.be/6fxz_HG4C2Y According to the sheriff’s office, the crash occurred around 12:40 a.m. on T.C. Jester near Tomlinson Trail Drive. A marked sheriff’s vehicle was traveling southbound on T.C. Jester when a northbound Toyota pickup turned westbound across its path. The collision sent the sheriff’s vehicle into a brick subdivision entrance. The pickup rotated and stopped facing southbound on T.C. Jester. The child, who was younger than 12, was riding in the pickup’s front passenger seat without a seat belt and was ejected. The deputy performed CPR on the child, which continued until the child arrived at a hospital....

Pregnant woman allegedly choked, bitten and headbutted by husband before SWAT standoff

22Aug

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Houston

Pregnant woman allegedly choked, bitten and headbutted by husband before SWAT standoff

HOUSTON, TX - A man accused of assaulting his pregnant wife was taken into custody following a SWAT standoff in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/8VVQ2MfWAGc Authorities responded around 6:20 p.m. to the 10600 block of Sandpiper after the married couple began arguing inside their residence. The man allegedly choked the woman, threw her to the ground, bit both of her arms and headbutted her. He also allegedly kicked the woman, who is three months pregnant, in the stomach. The woman escaped, and a neighbor called 911. Officers stopped the man from leaving through the back door, prompting him to retreat inside and refuse repeated commands to surrender. SWAT officers obtained a warrant and took the man into custody. His friend and mother, who is in her 70s, were also inside ...

Man with extensive criminal history dating to early 1990s arrested for allegedly shooting four after becoming upset with girlfriend

21Aug

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Houston

Man with extensive criminal history dating to early 1990s arrested for allegedly shooting four after becoming upset with girlfriend

HOUSTON, Texas - A man with an extensive criminal history dating to the early 1990s has been arrested after allegedly shooting four people, killing one, after becoming upset with his girlfriend. According to the Houston Police Department, Kendrick Maurice Williams, 51, is charged with murder and three counts of aggravated assault in the 180th Criminal District Court. Court records identify the deceased woman as 44-year-old Rosalyn Yvette Williams. Officers found her suffering from apparent gunshot wounds in the driveway of a residence in the 9300 block of Fairland Drive about 2:35 a.m. Aug. 15. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced her deceased at 2:47 a.m. Three other people were wounded: Ashley Taylor, identified as Kendrick Williams’ girlfriend, was shot in her ...

Woman pistol-whipped, shot during attempted carjacking on Eagle Street

21Aug

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Houston

Woman pistol-whipped, shot during attempted carjacking on Eagle Street

HOUSTON, Texas – A woman was pistol-whipped and shot during an attempted carjacking in the 2500 block of Eagle Street around 2:30 a.m. earlier today. https://youtu.be/m2aURZVX-0o Police say the woman, who is in her mid-20s, was visiting her boyfriend when an armed man approached her and attempted to steal her vehicle. The man struck her in the back of the head with the firearm and shot her in the left shoulder. The woman ran to her boyfriend’s home and called 911. Houston firefighters transported her to a hospital, where she was listed in stable condition. The man fled without the vehicle. He was described as a light-skinned Black man wearing dark clothing and a black-and-white hat. Officers searched the area but did not find him. Investigators are searching for surveillan...

Driver killed in fiery crash on the Northwest Freeway

20Aug

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Houston

Driver killed in fiery crash on the Northwest Freeway

HOUSTON, TX– A driver was killed after a pickup truck crashed into a concrete barrier and caught fire on U.S. 290 inbound near the Interstate 610 and Interstate 10 split around 9:45 p.m. earlier tonight. https://youtu.be/1_BZc2PCXEo Houston police said the older-model Dodge pickup struck the median barrier. Speed may have been a factor in the crash. Houston firefighters extinguished the fire, but the driver, who was trapped inside, could not be saved. No other occupants were inside the pickup. Investigators found a fuel canister in the truck bed that may have contributed to the fire. The driver has not been identified, and the vehicle’s license plate and other identifying information were damaged in the fire.

Officer discovers RV fire, 72-year-old man found deceased

20Aug

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Houston

Officer discovers RV fire, 72-year-old man found deceased

HOUSTON, Texas – A 72-year-old man was found deceased inside an RV truck after an officer working on a report across the street noticed smoke coming from the area. https://youtu.be/wHYAKgaSj2I The officer went as fast as she could to investigate, but the RV was already engulfed in flames. Police say the man lived in the RV truck and sold fruit from another truck. His family spoke with him earlier in the day and said he was doing fine. The medical examiner will confirm his identity. The Houston Fire Department is investigating the cause of the fire.

Motorcyclist killed after falling from flyover near downtown Houston

19Aug

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Houston

Motorcyclist killed after falling from flyover near downtown Houston

HOUSTON, TX - A motorcyclist was pronounced deceased after falling from a flyover onto U.S. 59 northbound around 11:35 p.m. https://youtu.be/Ks9su0Gpa5Q Police believe the man was traveling southbound on Interstate 45 and taking the elevated ramp to U.S. 59 northbound when his motorcycle went over the railing. The rider landed in a grassy area before coming to rest along the edge of U.S. 59 northbound under Peirce Street. He was believed to be in his 20s. Police initially received reports of a crash but had difficulty locating it. No witnesses reported seeing the rider go over the railing. Investigators are working to determine whether another vehicle was involved.

Three men injured in overnight shooting on Crane Street

19Aug

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Houston

Three men injured in overnight shooting on Crane Street

HOUSTON, TX - Three men were hospitalized following a shooting in the 3600 block of Crane Street around 1:15 a.m. https://youtu.be/XweJEg6lxOg Police say a man in his 40s and a man believed to be about 29 years old were shot in the face. A third man, also in his early 40s, was shot several times in the legs. Officers found one of the men lying in the street near an overturned vehicle in a ditch. Weapons were found inside that vehicle, while another vehicle contained a large amount of alcohol. The man shot in the legs told investigators he heard gunfire, stepped out of his vehicle and was shot. He then drove to his brother’s home, and his brother took him to a hospital. A witness reported seeing a man driving up and down Crane Street, displaying a pistol and “talking trash”...

Man killed during fiery crash in Tanglewood

19Aug

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Houston

Man killed during fiery crash in Tanglewood

HOUSTON — One man was pronounced deceased following a fiery crash at Potomac Drive and Woodway Drive. https://youtu.be/35XmXTTw6D4 Police say an SUV was traveling northbound on Potomac Drive at a high rate of speed when it crossed the median and struck a tree around 10:20 p.m. The SUV broke apart and caught fire following the impact. Several people in the area reported hearing the crash. No other occupants were inside the vehicle.

10-year-old girl injured in electric scooter crash

18Aug

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Harris County

10-year-old girl injured in electric scooter crash

A 10-year-old girl was injured after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter at Lincolns Meadow Drive and Dukes Run Drive. According to Constable Mark Herman, the preliminary investigation indicates the girl entered the intersection after failing to stop at a stop sign. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Deputies applied a tourniquet because of the girl’s injuries and significant bleeding. She was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Westbound Lincolns Meadow Drive was closed while emergency crews investigated and cleared the scene.