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Man killed after gunfire erupts inside vehicle at Shell gas station in west Houston
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Man killed after gunfire erupts inside vehicle at Shell gas station in west Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man was pronounced deceased following a shooting that began inside a vehicle and escalated into gunfire on the street at a gas station in west Houston. The shooting occurred at the corner of Harwin and Fondren at a Shell gas station parking lot. According to the Houston Police Department, a white Toyota pulled into the parking lot with four occupants when two additional males approached and got into the vehicle. Police said an incident occurred inside the vehicle, leading to gunfire among the individuals. The shooting then moved outside, where multiple individuals exited and continued firing at each other before some fled the scene. One individual was found at the scene and pronounced deceased. Two others arrived at a nearby hospital, where one had been shot an...
Deputy shot in abdomen after drive-by shooting at north Houston home
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Deputy shot in abdomen after drive-by shooting at north Houston home

HOUSTON, TX - A Harris County Sheriff patrol deputy was shot in the abdomen during a drive-by shooting at a home in north Houston earlier this morning. https://youtu.be/X6wFpL1pAl4 According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded to the scene and found the deputy inside the home, lying in his bed. Family members, including children, were also inside at the time of the shooting. The sheriff's office says the deputy was asleep at the time of the shooting and that this appears to be a random act of violence, and the deputy is currently undergoing surgery. No suspect or vehicle description is available at this time.
Suspect shot and killed after firing at employees and officers inside Sam’s Club on East Freeway
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Suspect shot and killed after firing at employees and officers inside Sam’s Club on East Freeway

HOUSTON, TX – A suspect was shot and killed after firing at employees and officers inside a Sam’s Club in east Houston late last night. https://youtu.be/AUSsqEAUMU0 The shooting occurred around 11:12 p.m. in the 13600 block of the East Freeway. According to police, officers responded to a shooting call and discovered a male suspect had been vandalizing and breaking into vehicles in the parking lot. Employees inside the business ran outside after hearing the activity, at which point the suspect began shooting at them, causing them to retreat back inside the store. Police said the suspect followed the employees inside and continued firing. Officers then entered the business, where an exchange of gunfire occurred between officers and the suspect. The suspect was struck more t...
Passenger killed in two-vehicle crash at Gessner and Centrepark
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Passenger killed in two-vehicle crash at Gessner and Centrepark

HOUSTON, TX – A fatal crash involving two vehicles occurred around 2:20 a.m. at the intersection of Gessner and Centrepark Drive. https://youtu.be/ZNHLMHFEF74 According to police, a white Ford Taurus traveling southbound on Gessner collided with a Honda Accord that was traveling northbound and attempting to turn onto Centrepark Drive. Witnesses described the vehicles striking each other, and investigators believe one or both vehicles were traveling at a high rate of speed. Both drivers are also being investigated for possible impairment. The Honda Accord had two young adult females inside. The front passenger was transported to the hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. The Ford Taurus had one male occupant. No charges have been filed at this time. The investigation ...
Toddler fatally struck by security guard vehicle at southwest Houston apartment complex
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Toddler fatally struck by security guard vehicle at southwest Houston apartment complex

HOUSTON, TX – A toddler was struck by a vehicle at an apartment complex in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/PWXQEqOARkY The incident occurred around 9:26 p.m. at the Reserve at Westwood, located at 10225 Bissonnet. A Hispanic family was leaving their apartment and loading into their vehicle when their one-year-old, almost two-year-old boy slipped away from his mother and ran into the roadway of the parking lot. A security guard patrolling the complex made contact with the child, felt the impact, stopped, and got out. The father and the security guard called 911 and began rendering aid. They then placed the child into the security guard’s vehicle to transport him to the hospital. Houston Fire Department crews arrived at the same time, took over care, and transported the chi...
Quanell X and Dr. Matthews lead protest outside HPD headquarters demanding termination of Ashley Gonzalez
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Quanell X and Dr. Matthews lead protest outside HPD headquarters demanding termination of Ashley Gonzalez

HOUSTON, TX – Local activists, led by Quanell X and Dr. Matthews, held a press conference and protest outside Houston Police Department headquarters regarding officer Ashley Gonzalez. https://youtu.be/dnelBILjyLs During the event, speakers demanded the immediate termination of Ashley Gonzalez, citing a video rant they described as offensive and unacceptable. They stated opposition to any option allowing resignation instead of firing and called on department leadership to take decisive action. Activists warned that allowing resignation could enable Gonzalez to seek employment at another agency and described it as a pattern that allows misconduct to go unaddressed. They also called for her state license to be revoked. Speakers urged the Houston Police Officers’ Union to decli...
Man struck by vehicle while crossing street in northeast Houston
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Man struck by vehicle while crossing street in northeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man was struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in northeast Houston. https://youtu.be/oZvVcs_lsms The incident occurred just after 11 p.m. on Tidwell near Allwood. The man was transported to a local hospital and is expected to be okay. The driver remained on scene and briefly spoke with police before being released.
Firefighters respond to house fire in southwest Houston
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Firefighters respond to house fire in southwest Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Firefighters responded to a house fire in a residential area in southwest Houston early this morning. https://youtu.be/0ZY22Rmi33c The fire occurred around 4:09 a.m. in the 15400 block of Campden Hill. At least one occupant appeared to be outside the home. Injuries and the cause of the fire are unknown at this time. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.
Woman struck by a train after parking her vehicle on the tracks with two dogs in east Houston
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Woman struck by a train after parking her vehicle on the tracks with two dogs in east Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A woman was struck by a train after parking her vehicle on railroad tracks with two dogs in Houston. https://youtu.be/r8eFcLqI3xM The incident occurred around 11:27 p.m. in the 800 block of Sampson. According to police, a woman in her 40s was inside a Ford Expedition with two dogs while parked on the tracks for unknown reasons. A Union Pacific freight train then struck the vehicle. The woman was transported to a hospital in stable condition, the two dogs were taken to a shelter, and the train crew was not injured. The scene was cleared shortly after 1 a.m.