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HOUSTON, TX – Houston police have released surveillance photos of a person of interest in the fatal stabbing of 28-year-old Ambrosia Swain. The stabbing occurred around 11:05 p.m. on December 8 in the 600 block of Hahlo Street near the intersection with Lyons Avenue. According to the Houston Police Department Homicide Division, patrol officers arrived to find Swain suffering from multiple stab wounds. Paramedics with the Houston Fire Department transported her to Ben Taub Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. Witnesses reported that a Hispanic male, dressed in all black, fled the scene on foot. Further investigation determined that the man had been seen with Swain prior to her death and was later identified as a person of interest. He is described as a Hispanic male ...

HOUSTON, TX – A male driver in his early to mid-20s was pronounced deceased after a single-vehicle crash along the 1700 block of South Loop West westbound. https://youtu.be/YO7_F9WKeJ0 The crash occurred after the vehicle reportedly crossed multiple lanes of traffic, struck a curb, and then collided with a tree in a grassy area. According to initial information and witness accounts, the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed at the time of the crash. Tire marks were visible on the roadway, and witnesses reported the vehicle was traveling fast just prior to the crash. The vehicle was described as a black Dodge Charger. No other vehicles are believed to have been involved. The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

HOUSTON, TX – METRO Police are investigating a reported weapons disturbance that occurred on a bus on Sweetwater near Gulf Bank. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nqz8BZoFYw According to METRO, preliminary information indicates two adult males were involved in a verbal confrontation when one of the individuals produced a weapon and discharged it. No passengers or the bus operator were struck or injured by the projectile. The incident remains under investigation.

HOUSTON, TX – A shooting occurred on Emancipation near Rosewood in Houston’s Third Ward. https://youtu.be/52cQeTmhgvA Police said two males, both believed to be in their late 20s, were involved in an argument when the suspect pulled out a weapon and fired at the other man, striking him. The victim was transported to a hospital in critical condition. Houston police are investigating the shooting. No additional suspect information has been released. This is a developing story, more information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX — Police responded to a call for a possible auto-pedestrian crash on the East Freeway that resulted in a fatality. https://youtu.be/wXQW6foBrBE The incident occurred in the 11900 block of the East Freeway. Details on whether the fatality involved an auto-pedestrian crash have not yet been confirmed. A patrol vehicle was involved in an accident at the road blockage while possibly blocking traffic, but details regarding this have not yet been confirmed. This is a developing story, more information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX — An adult male in his mid-30s was transported to a hospital in stable condition following a shooting at a motel on Keyport. https://youtu.be/MtgODEB_VkQ Officers responded to a shooting call around midnight at the Lamplight Inn, located at 1110 Keyport. Police said one victim was transported to the hospital. Officers searched two rooms at the motel, but police did not bring anyone out. The reasons for the searches are unknown. This is a developing story, more information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX — A pedestrian was pronounced deceased after being struck by a vehicle in the 10700 block of Westheimer. https://youtu.be/boMG1K48zwk The crash occurred around 9:15 p.m. when a driver traveling eastbound struck a pedestrian. Police said the driver initially left the scene but later returned. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. No charges have been filed at this time.