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Teen suspect hospitalized after exchange of gunfire with Houston police

13Dec

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Teen suspect hospitalized after exchange of gunfire with Houston police

HOUSTON, TX – A teenager was hospitalized after an exchange of gunfire with Houston police officers last night. https://youtu.be/OLSnkMJshvU Around 9:43 p.m., officers observed what appeared to be a hand-to-hand narcotics transaction in the 3700 block of Liberty Street. As officers in a marked patrol car approached, two young men fled on foot. One of the officers noticed that one of the fleeing suspects had a handgun in his waistband. During the pursuit, the officer briefly detained the armed suspect, but he escaped after a struggle. While running, the suspect turned and fired at least twice at the officers. An officer returned fire, striking the suspect multiple times in the upper torso. Officers administered first aid at the scene, including the use of a tourniquet and bloo...

Grandmother injured, toddler killed after pickup truck struck them as they crossed the street

12Dec

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Houston

Grandmother injured, toddler killed after pickup truck struck them as they crossed the street

HOUSTON, TX – A tragic crash at the intersection of Fuqua Street and Bathurst Avenue left a toddler dead and a grandmother injured Wednesday morning. https://youtu.be/4pAw19tqrSU According to Cmdr. Crawford with the Houston Police Department's Vehicular Crimes Division, the incident occurred around 10:35 a.m. as the grandmother was walking her approximately 2-year-old grandson in a stroller across the intersection. A vehicle traveling northbound on Bathurst made a left turn onto Fuqua and struck the pair in the crosswalk. Emergency responders with the Houston Fire Department transported both victims to area hospitals. The child was pronounced deceased, while the grandmother sustained injuries but is expected to survive. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is ...

Pickup truck fire extinguished outside Sephora at Cypress Towne Center

11Dec

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Harris County

Pickup truck fire extinguished outside Sephora at Cypress Towne Center

CYPRESS, TX – A pickup truck caught fire Wednesday afternoon in front of the Sephora store at Cypress Towne Center, located at 25833 US-290. https://youtu.be/EJmt5_6Ha8g The Cy-Fair Fire Department responded promptly to the scene and quickly extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Authorities have not provided additional details at this time.

One injured in crash between train and propane truck near HW Shooting Range

11Dec

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Harris County

One injured in crash between train and propane truck near HW Shooting Range

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, deputies responded to a crash involving a train and a propane truck on Wednesday morning near the Hot Wells Shooting Range. The incident occurred in the 24800 block of Northwest Freeway (Highway 290). https://youtu.be/Hej9y3URus0 Cy-Fair Fire Department crews were able to safely bleed the propane tank, and no fire was reported. Hazmat teams were disregarded following the assessment. One person was transported to the hospital and is expected to survive. The Texas Department of Public Safety Southeast Region will take the lead on the investigation. Sheriff Gonzalez also commended all first responders for their efforts in managing the situation effectively.

Cement Truck Falls Off Freeway in Fatal Crash

10Dec

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Harris County

Cement Truck Falls Off Freeway in Fatal Crash

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A fatal crash occurred involving a cement truck and a work truck near the 11044 block of Bammel N Houston Road at Beltway 8 earlier this morning. https://youtu.be/hUY34usSmls According to Constable Mark Herman, the cement truck went over the side of the Beltway onto the feeder road. EMS confirmed one occupant deceased, and another occupant suffered possible life-threatening injuries. We will keep you updated if more information becomes available.

Police seek person of interest in fatal shooting of Johnny Felder; one suspect charged and arrested

9Dec

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Houston

Police seek person of interest in fatal shooting of Johnny Felder; one suspect charged and arrested

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are seeking a person of interest in the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Johnny Felder, who was found deceased at 7800 Tidwell Road around 7:30 p.m. on November 23. One suspect, Adrian Odell McGee, 22, has been charged with murder in the 351st State District Court and is currently in custody. https://youtu.be/egJGudHuJPc According to Houston Police Department Homicide Division detectives, officers responded to a shooting at the location and discovered Felder lying unresponsive between the street and the curb. He had been shot multiple times. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene. At the time of the incident, there were no known witnesses or suspects. On December 6, surveillance photos of two persons of interest were rel...

Man fatally shot during altercation involving suspects in white truck on Willow Beach Drive

9Dec

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Houston

Man fatally shot during altercation involving suspects in white truck on Willow Beach Drive

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at 4426 Willow Beach Drive around 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, December 7. https://youtu.be/pAHx1Gyr6gg According to investigators, officers responded to reports of a shooting and found a man with multiple gunshot wounds lying next to his vehicle, a black Toyota Camry. Officers provided medical assistance until Houston Fire Department paramedics arrived and pronounced the man deceased at the scene. The victim's identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. Witnesses reported seeing a white four-door Dodge Ram pickup truck parked on Willow Beach with two individuals inside and two males standing outside the vehicle. The victim reportedly arrived and interacted with the ...

Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle on Eastex Freeway

8Dec

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Harris County

Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle on Eastex Freeway

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle early Sunday morning on the 11800 block of Eastex Freeway. https://youtu.be/xHtiuFUtCVQ The incident occurred around 1 a.m. when a 37-year-old male driver traveling southbound in the inside lane reported seeing a pedestrian attempting to cross the road from east to west. The driver was unable to avoid the pedestrian, who made contact with the side of the vehicle. The driver immediately stopped on an overpass that was not pedestrian-accessible, remained at the scene, and cooperated with authorities. The pedestrian, an approximately 64-year-old Black male, was pronounced deceased at the scene. A hospital band on his arm suggested he may have recently been discharged, though details about his origins or destination...

Man fatally shot during altercation at Airport Crossing Apartment complex

8Dec

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Houston

Man fatally shot during altercation at Airport Crossing Apartment complex

HOUSTON, TX – A man was fatally shot following a disturbance in the parking lot of the Airport Crossing Apartment complex, located in the 8100 block of West Airport, on Saturday night. https://youtu.be/X9ZsoMVY0K0 The shooting occurred around 10 p.m. According to police, the altercation involved two adult males. One male shot the other multiple times, and the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The suspect fled the scene on foot. Police are reviewing surveillance footage from the area to obtain a suspect description. Homicide investigators are actively working the case. No description of the victim or suspect is available at this time. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Man shot after disturbance outside Houston convenience store

8Dec

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Houston

Man shot after disturbance outside Houston convenience store

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot multiple times following a disturbance outside a convenience store late Saturday night in the 8000 block of West Tidwell. https://youtu.be/FsOmxM2db4E The incident occurred around 11:15 p.m. According to police, the victim and his girlfriend had an altercation with a group of males at a convenience store. The group followed the couple to their apartment complex, where the altercation escalated. One of the males produced a handgun and shot the victim multiple times in the abdomen. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he is reported to be in stable condition. No suspect information is available at this time. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.