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Activists confront Hartz Chicken owner after employee allegedly used racial slur toward customer after video goes viral
28Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston, Public Interest

Activists confront Hartz Chicken owner after employee allegedly used racial slur toward customer after video goes viral

HOUSTON, TX – Quanell X and Dr. Candice Matthews confronted the owner of a Hartz Chicken location following a viral video that allegedly shows an employee using a racial slur toward a customer. https://youtu.be/ff4wbnVEQxo The incident happened at a Hartz Chicken Buffet in north Houston, located at 12231 Eastex Fwy, Houston, TX 77039. During remarks on-site, Dr. Matthews stated the group responded after seeing the video and said the employee involved no longer works at the location. She said they would not normalize the use of racial slurs toward customers and demanded action from the business. Quanell X demanded several actions, including immediate termination of the employee, improved customer service training for staff, a public apology from the owner to the Black communit...
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Pedestrian struck and killed on Westheimer near Dairy Ashford
28Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Pedestrian struck and killed on Westheimer near Dairy Ashford

HOUSTON, TX – A pedestrian was struck and killed in the roadway shortly before 9 p.m. Monday night. https://youtu.be/QV7Ae0F_XfE The crash occurred in the 12800 block of Westheimer Road, just west of Dairy Ashford in west Houston. According to police, the individual was walking in the middle of the road when they were struck by a vehicle. The driver pulled over almost immediately into a nearby parking lot to figure out what happened. At that time, 911 was called. Police said there were no signs of intoxication and no indication the crash was intentional. Investigators are still working to verify the circumstances leading up to the pedestrian being in the roadway. No charges have been filed at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
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One dead, one critical, third injured after shooting in Midtown parking lot
27Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

One dead, one critical, third injured after shooting in Midtown parking lot

HOUSTON, TX – A shooting at a Midtown parking lot left one man dead, another in critical condition, and a third injured after a fight escalated in a crowded area. https://youtu.be/Xi0GLw6uNCo According to the Houston Police Department, officers working an extra job at a club nearby heard multiple gunshots across the street and went to investigate. The shooting occurred in a parking lot near a Midtown club in the 3000 block of Milam as the club was letting out and people were walking to their vehicles. Police said a fight broke out between several males, and at least one person produced a weapon and fired multiple shots, striking at least three people. One male collapsed at the scene, and another ran across the street before collapsing. Both victims were transported by the ...
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Man killed after gunfire erupts inside vehicle at Shell gas station in west Houston
26Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

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. https://youtu.be/YItrtTkCn9M 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 hospit...
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Deputy shot in abdomen after drive-by shooting at north Houston home
26Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

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.
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Suspect shot and killed after firing at employees and officers inside Sam’s Club on East Freeway
26Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

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...
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Passenger killed in two-vehicle crash at Gessner and Centrepark
25Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

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 ...
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Toddler fatally struck by security guard vehicle at southwest Houston apartment complex
25Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

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...
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Quanell X and Dr. Matthews lead protest outside HPD headquarters demanding termination of Ashley Gonzalez
24Apr By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston, Public Interest

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...
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