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HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot and killed by Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies at the Metro light rail platform in the 7800 block of Fulton Street around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Houston Police Department. https://youtu.be/EYPC5omCuvY The identity of the man is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. According to HPD’s Special Investigations Unit, a female passenger alerted deputies working an extra job on the platform that a male suspect was exposing himself on the light rail cars. Deputies attempted to detain the man as he exited the train. Police say he refused to obey verbal commands and attempted to flee. During the encounter, the suspect produced a knife and cut one of the deputies. Both deputies then discharged their w...

HOUSTON, TX – A man in his late 30s was fatally shot just after midnight at a residence in the 3300 block of Anita Street in Houston’s Third Ward, according to Houston police. https://youtu.be/IjCbVMXYrWE The victim, who lived at the home with an older woman who referred to him as her godson, was in the living room when the suspect entered through the front door and opened fire with a pistol. The suspect, identified as the woman’s biological son in his late 20s, allegedly fired around four times, striking the victim twice. The victim was transported to a hospital where he later died. Police said the suspect fled the scene on foot but has since been located and is now in custody. According to investigators, both men lived at the residence with the woman, who is described a...

HOUSTON, TX – Dr. Candice Matthews and several supporters held a press conference outside Big City Food in Northeast Houston to address what they allege is a coordinated defamation campaign by individuals associated with a group known as QX Global. https://youtu.be/JUf-qeynQQ0 Dr. Matthews stated that the group has been reported to both the Federal Communications Commission and the FBI and is under federal investigation. She claimed the group has targeted her and others, including Kristen Danielle of Houston Bayou Victims, Grizzy of Grizzy’s Hood News, Johnny Binder, and others, through a series of false accusations and online attacks. According to Dr. Matthews, the situation began with a dispute between Jenifer Knighton and Quanell X, who previously collaborated on the QX Globa...

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot early Wednesday morning after reportedly knocking repeatedly on a woman’s door at an apartment complex in southeast Houston. https://youtu.be/0VtgWVzNHnQ The shooting occurred around 2:35 a.m. at the Village at Palm Center apartment complex located at 5110 Griggs Road. According to Houston Police, a woman living at the complex with her mother and children confronted a man in his mid-30s after he rang her doorbell and knocked multiple times. The woman, who does not appear to know the man well, stepped into the hallway and an altercation occurred. She fired two shots, striking the man once in the stomach. He was transported to a hospital and is expected to survive. The investigation is ongoing to determine whether any charges will be filed.

HOUSTON, TX – A man was found deceased inside his apartment following a shooting at the Ashford Stancliff Park apartment complex in the 10350 block of Lands End Drive around Tuesday night. https://youtu.be/o2z4lrryFIw According to the Houston Police Department, patrol officers were dispatched to a report of gunfire. Upon arrival, they found bullet holes in an apartment unit. Officers conducted a welfare check and discovered a Black male, approximately 20 years old, deceased inside. Police believe the shooting occurred in the courtyard outside the unit. The victim remained inside during the incident and was struck by gunfire that came from outside the apartment. Investigators believe the gunfire was targeted toward that specific unit, though it is unclear whether the suspects kne...

HOUSTON, TX – Two people were transported to the hospital after a fire believed to have started as a vehicle fire spread to a home in the 12700 block of Huntington Venture Drive. https://youtu.be/8722kCfb9-I According to the Houston Fire Department, firefighters were initially dispatched to a car fire, but the call was upgraded en route to a house fire. A full box assignment was requested. When crews arrived, they found two victims already outside the home. The individuals were treated on scene by EMS and transported to the hospital. Their current conditions and ages are unknown. According to HFD, firefighters were able to quickly bring the fire under control. Cold weather contributed to heavy steam conditions, which can make it harder to assess fire activity. The cause of th...

HOUSTON, TX – A house fire broke out around 4:12 a.m. Tuesday in the 1400 block of Paul Quinn in the Acres Homes area of Houston, prompting a response from the Houston Fire Department. https://youtu.be/nXQdMoqOV4I Crews arrived to find heavy flames and smoke coming from the home. The house sustained significant damage. The cause of the fire and any injuries have not been confirmed at this time. This is a developing story and more information will follow as it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – A fire broke out at the La Carmona Apartment complex in southwest Houston around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, prompting a response from the Houston Fire Department. https://youtu.be/F_4Xum6t2u8 The fire was contained to one building, and multiple units were damaged. The cause of the fire and any injuries have not been confirmed at this time. This is a developing story and more information will follow as it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are awaiting autopsy results after a 78-year-old man died following a house fire in the 5700 block of Flamingo Drive around 10:40 p.m. last night. https://youtu.be/056A_5mbcnE Officers arrived and found Houston Fire Department firefighters and paramedics removing the male from the residence. He was transported to a nearby hospital after being rescued, where he was later pronounced deceased. The man’s 55-year-old son was also in the home and was able to escape with minor injuries. The cause of death is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the HFD Arson Bureau.

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot while in his vehicle outside his home in northeast Houston around 8 p.m. https://youtu.be/TJdV7RU0zuo The shooting occurred in the 8700 block of Valley Pond Court. According to the Houston Police Department, a young Black male, believed to be in his 20s and dressed in all black, approached the victim and fired multiple shots into the vehicle, striking the man once in the arm. The suspect fled the scene on foot. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Houston Police Department’s Major Assaults Division.