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Dr. Candice Matthews leads protest outside homes of QX Global leaders

13Feb

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Dr. Candice Matthews leads protest outside homes of QX Global leaders

HOUSTON, TX – Dr. Candice Matthews led a protest outside the homes of individuals she identified as leaders of QX Global, calling attention to allegations of racism, online harassment and human trafficking. https://youtu.be/LTW6DZkmAoU During the demonstration, Dr. Matthews stated she was protesting outside the residence of Jenifer Knighton, alleging that Knighton trafficked her own daughter to Mexico and questioning the whereabouts of the child, whom she identified as Jasmine. Dr. Matthews said the matter had been reported to the FBI and Harris County authorities and claimed the child had been missing since 2022. Police were called to the residence. Video from the scene shows officers speaking with Dr. Matthews and advising participants to remain off private property and on the...

Neighbor finds pool of blood leading to discovery of two bodies at Houston House Apartments

13Feb

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Houston

Neighbor finds pool of blood leading to discovery of two bodies at Houston House Apartments

HOUSTON, TX – A man and woman were found deceased from gunshot wounds inside an apartment at the Houston House Apartments in the 1600 block of Fannin Street. https://youtu.be/r6GIvgQz_2o The incident was reported shortly before 10 p.m. when a neighbor returned home and noticed a pool of blood outside a nearby unit. The neighbor immediately called police. Officers with the Houston Police Department responded and entered the apartment to check for anyone needing medical attention. Inside, officers found an adult female and an adult male, both deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. A firearm was recovered inside the unit, but investigators have not confirmed its location in relation to the victims. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. Police say...

Man dies after being involved in fight with another man in Harris County

11Feb

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Harris County, Houston

Man dies after being involved in fight with another man in Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A man died after being involved in a fight with another man in the 11000 block of Freeport. https://youtu.be/E5eL4NYXYyE Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded around 7:30 p.m. to what was initially reported as a medical emergency. When they arrived, they found a man unresponsive for unknown reasons. Deputies began lifesaving efforts until EMS arrived and took over. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigators said the victim may have been involved in a physical altercation earlier with another male. That individual later returned to the scene and told deputies he had been in a fight with the victim. A witness reportedly identified the two men as having been involved in the altercation. At this time, investigators said...

Memorial planned for a father of five who was fatally shot after stepping in to stop a man from attacking his own mother

11Feb

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Houston

Memorial planned for a father of five who was fatally shot after stepping in to stop a man from attacking his own mother

HOUSTON, TX – A memorial is planned for Spencer Germany, a father of five who was fatally shot after intervening in an assault at a home in Houston’s Third Ward. According to his family, the memorial will be held at 5:30 p.m. at Buffalo Run Park, 1122 Buffalo Run Park, in Missouri City. Germany was shot at a home in the 3300 block of Anita Street. According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded to the residence around 12:10 a.m. and found a male victim inside suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Paramedics with the Houston Fire Department transported him to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Family members said Germany was visiting a friend when he saw Rogers McFarland allegedly strangling his own elderly mother. Germany intervened and pulled M...

Wrong-way driver killed after fiery head-on crash on I-10 near Lockwood

10Feb

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Houston

Wrong-way driver killed after fiery head-on crash on I-10 near Lockwood

HOUSTON, TX — A wrong-way driver was pronounced deceased following a head-on crash on the East Freeway near Lockwood Drive, according to the Houston Police Department. https://youtu.be/IIAAeIDB_uQ Police said the crash occurred in the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 heading toward downtown. Investigators determined that a sedan was traveling westbound legally when it was struck by a vehicle driving the wrong way at a high rate of speed. Police said a prior call had reported a wrong-way driver near the Minute Maid area. Investigators believe the vehicle may have entered I-10 via an on-ramp and continued in the wrong direction before the collision. Witnesses, including a roadway work crew on scene, reported that the wrong-way vehicle slammed into the sedan, erupted into debris...

Motorcyclist dies following crash on East Freeway frontage road

10Feb

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Houston

Motorcyclist dies following crash on East Freeway frontage road

HOUSTON, TX — A motorcyclist was pronounced deceased after crashing late in the 12300 block of the East Freeway frontage road. https://youtu.be/pyPCFaC3sJ4 According to the Houston Police Department, officers were called just after 11 p.m. to the frontage road near an entrance ramp to the East Freeway. Police said the rider attempted to avoid entering the freeway and exit onto the feeder road, missed the exit, struck a curb and was ejected from the motorcycle. Houston Fire Department personnel responded and pronounced the rider deceased at the scene. Police said the rider was a single occupant and no other vehicles were involved. The rider was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The motorcycle was identified as an Indian. Investigators said speed was reported pr...

Security guard killed during robbery at illegal game room disguised as cargo shipping business

10Feb

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Houston

Security guard killed during robbery at illegal game room disguised as cargo shipping business

HOUSTON, TX — Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting following a reported robbery at an illegal game room in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/Ip2RftJh0M4 According to the Houston Police Department, officers assigned to the South Gessner area were dispatched just after 9:20 p.m. to the 7000 block of Bissonnet Street after a shooting was reported. Police said the location was an illegal game room that was disguised as an express cargo shipping business. Investigators believe the business was robbed and that a security guard working at the location was shot at least once during the robbery. Houston Fire Department personnel attempted to render aid, but the security guard was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police said it is unclear how many people were inside ...

Dr. Candice Matthews visits Dyersdale Village Apartments following resident complaints

9Feb

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Houston, Public Interest

Dr. Candice Matthews visits Dyersdale Village Apartments following resident complaints

HOUSTON, TEXAS — Dr. Candice Matthews visited the Dyersdale Village apartment complex at 9700 Mesa Road after residents requested assistance regarding reported living conditions. https://youtu.be/ZJbr5Ab0rGw Dr. Matthews began the visit with a press briefing outside the complex before conducting a walk-through of the property. The health department was also conducting an inspection before Dr. Matthews arrival. During the walk-through, Dr. Matthews and residents pointed out conditions residents said included rodent activity, roaches, sewage odors, standing wastewater, deteriorating structures, and unresolved maintenance issues. Multiple residents spoke on camera and described long-term problems, including pest control concerns, plumbing issues, accessibility challenges for d...

Teen killed in shooting at unsanctioned car meet near Greenspoint Mall

9Feb

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Houston

Teen killed in shooting at unsanctioned car meet near Greenspoint Mall

HOUSTON, TX – An individual in his late teens was pronounced deceased following a shooting during an unsanctioned car meet near Greenspoint Mall, according to the Houston Police Department. https://youtu.be/H9HQ__ndxz8 Police said a call came in around 1 a.m. to the North Belt Patrol Division regarding a shooting that had just occurred. Officers responded to the 200 block of Greens Road, where they found a large, unsanctioned car meet taking place in a parking lot. According to investigators, a shooting occurred at some point during the gathering. One individual was struck by gunfire and pronounced deceased at the scene. Police said there is no description at this time of the shooter or shooters. Investigators are asking anyone with information about what transpired to contac...

Cyclist fatally struck during collision with SUV on West Airport

9Feb

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Houston

Cyclist fatally struck during collision with SUV on West Airport

HOUSTON, TX – An adult female bicyclist was pronounced deceased after being struck by a vehicle near the 6100 block of West Airport, according to the Houston Police Department. https://youtu.be/dddrFegv410 Investigators with HPD Vehicular Crimes said officers were called to the scene just after 9:30 p.m. for a crash involving a Mercedes SUV and a bicyclist. Police said the bicyclist was traveling southbound across the main lanes of West Airport when she was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound. The driver remained at the scene and was described by investigators as an elderly man in his 70s. Police said there were no signs of impairment, and speed is not believed to be a factor at this stage of the investigation. Investigators also stated the driver does not have a known hist...