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Photos: Overnight storms flood streets, submerge vehicles in East Houston

9May

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Photos: Overnight storms flood streets, submerge vehicles in East Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Heavy overnight storms caused major street flooding across EaDo making roads impassable. Two vehicles were found submerged in an underpass on Polk Street near Milby. It is believed that all occupants were able to exit safely. METRO light rail tracks on Harrisburg Boulevard were completely covered by floodwaters, as well as the street. Several cars did make it through these waters. Hutchins & Harrisburg A Metro bus can be seen in the background waiting for the waters to reside on Milby

Fire breaks out overnight at former materials testing site on Sutherland near Gulf Freeway

7May

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Fire breaks out overnight at former materials testing site on Sutherland near Gulf Freeway

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Fire Department responded overnight to a fire in the 2500 block of Sutherland Street, located near the Gulf Freeway in southeast Houston. https://youtube.com/shorts/BuG54TPmv9E?feature=share Video Credit: HTX Pro Towing & Recovery The location is a former site of Bodycote Materials Testing. There are no reported injuries at this time.

Caught on dashcam: Man drags woman from vehicle and follows her down T.C. Jester

5May

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Caught on dashcam: Man drags woman from vehicle and follows her down T.C. Jester

HOUSTON, TX – A man was caught on dashcam dragging a woman out of a vehicle early Monday morning on T.C. Jester near Washington Avenue. https://youtube.com/shorts/fdY22ObIrIo?feature=share The woman got back into a black vehicle and drove off. The man then followed her in another vehicle. A Houston Police Department Mobility Service Officer, who had been honking during the incident, took off shortly afterward, presumably to assist. No further details have been released regarding the identities of those involved or any arrests. More information will follow if it becomes available.

Shooting reported at Westwood II Apartments in southwest Houston

5May

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Shooting reported at Westwood II Apartments in southwest Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A shooting was reported Monday afternoon at the Westwood II Apartments in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/AeDpIoDmCio The incident occurred at 9560 Deering Drive. Investigators with the Houston Police Department are currently on scene. No details have been released at this time. More information will follow if it becomes available.

One dead, 15 injured after shooting erupts at house party in Houston

4May

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One dead, 15 injured after shooting erupts at house party in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A shooting at a large house party in southeast Houston early Sunday morning left one person dead and 15 others injured, according to the Houston Police Department. https://youtu.be/ubSmtVy8hmw Officers responded around 12:50 a.m. to the 6000 block of Cherryhill Drive following multiple reports of gunfire. Police arrived within minutes and heard shots still being fired as they approached the scene. Victims were located in multiple areas around the residence. A triage area was quickly established in a nearby parking lot, where medics began treating several people. Three victims were transported by EMS from that location. Others arrived at area hospitals on their own. In total, 16 people were shot. One person was pronounced deceased, and the remaining 15 victims su...

Burglary suspect shot and killed after shooting security officer in River Oaks

4May

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Burglary suspect shot and killed after shooting security officer in River Oaks

HOUSTON, TX – A burglary suspect is deceased following a shooting in the 3200 block of San Felipe Street, according to the Houston Police Department. The photo above was sent in by one of our viewers via tips@houstonstringer.com Police said the suspect shot an armed security officer, who was transported to the hospital in stable condition. More information will follow if it becomes available.

One dead, 15 injured in shooting at large house party in southeast Houston

4May

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One dead, 15 injured in shooting at large house party in southeast Houston

Updated at 7:15 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, 2025, with additional information from Houston Police HOUSTON, TX – A shooting at a large house party left one person dead and 15 others injured early Sunday morning in southeast Houston. Houston Police responded around 12:50 a.m. to reports of gunfire in the 6000 block of Cherryhill Drive. Officers arrived within three minutes and reported hearing active gunfire at the scene. https://youtu.be/ubSmtVy8hmw Victims were located around a residence where the gathering was taking place. Officers established a triage area in the parking lot of a nearby Jack in the Box at 6060 Long Drive, where Houston Fire Department medics began treating victims. According to police, a total of 16 individuals were shot. Three were transported from the tria...

Man fatally shot in shopping center parking lot on Sherwood Forest

3May

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Man fatally shot in shopping center parking lot on Sherwood Forest

HOUSTON, TX – A man was fatally shot in a shopping center parking lot in the 1400 block of Sherwood Forest late Friday night. https://youtu.be/O8g19A2EQNw The shooting occurred around 11 p.m. Houston Police officers responded to multiple calls regarding disturbances and a shooting at the location. Upon arrival, officers found a man in his early 30s with multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. According to police, multiple witnesses were present at the time of the shooting. The motive, however, remains unknown 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 fatally shot by donut shop employee in Southeast Houston

1May

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Man fatally shot by donut shop employee in Southeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A person attempting to rob a donut shop was shot and killed by an employee early Wednesday morning in southeast Houston. https://youtu.be/VuIYl_jcdN0?si=xPY5mXdMsJg1_KPJ The shooting occurred just after 6 a.m. at Snowflake Donuts located at 8361 Winkler Drive. According to the Houston Police Department, the suspected robber entered the store wearing dark clothing and armed with a weapon. The employee shot and killed the person. The case remains under investigation by the Houston Police Department.

Man fatally stabbed during dispute between brothers at Cityscape Apartments in south Houston

30Apr

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Man fatally stabbed during dispute between brothers at Cityscape Apartments in south Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating a deadly stabbing that occurred Wednesday afternoon on the city’s south side. https://youtu.be/E4JU7S8hmYA Officers responded to a disturbance in the 13300 block of Cityscape Avenue shortly after 3 p.m. and found one male unresponsive at the scene. Paramedics pronounced him deceased. His name and age have not yet been released. According to the Houston Police Department, the preliminary investigation indicates the incident began as a dispute between brothers, which escalated into a fatal stabbing. The incident occurred at the Cityscape Apartments. Police say the other brother was found covered in blood and surrendered without incident. He was taken into custody. No other injuries were reported. The investigation remains ongoin...