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HOUSTON, TX – A major crash shut down the westbound lanes of the Katy Freeway near Barker Cypress for several hours overnight. https://youtu.be/KK87oXyfNAU According to the Houston Police Department, one person was airlifted to a local hospital in critical condition. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash near Bush Intercontinental Airport earlier this morning. https://youtu.be/k3igXaLmVog The crash occurred around 1:30 a.m. in the 6500 block of Will Clayton Parkway near IAH. Bush Airport patrol initially responded to a call for a traffic hazard involving a pedestrian in the roadway. Upon arrival, officers determined it was a major crash involving an auto versus pedestrian. The incident was later classified as a failed to stop and render aid. According to police, two vehicles and one pedestrian were involved. A witness described the initial striking vehicle as a white vehicle that struck the pedestrian and fled the scene. A second vehicle then struck and rolled over the pedestrian. The driver, who did not initiall...

HOUSTON, TX – A small fire damaged one unit at an apartment complex in Houston earlier this morning. The fire was reported around 3:44 a.m. at the Tiffany II apartment complex located in the 3000 block of Greenridge. According to the Houston Fire Department, only one unit or room sustained minor smoke and water damage. When crews arrived, someone was already using a water hose, limiting the need for firefighters to use additional water. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

HOUSTON, TX – A man was killed after a single-vehicle crash in southeast Houston last night. https://youtu.be/UoGAnGOWdWw The crash occurred around 9:30 p.m. in the 6300 block of East Orem Drive. According to the Houston Police Department, the crash involved a silver Nissan Rogue SUV driven by a 30-year-old black male. A separate driver stopped at the scene and called for medical services but did not render aid. Investigators believe high water may have been a factor, as a puddle was present just before the crash site, and a witness stated they saw the vehicle hit the water and then the curb while traveling westbound on East Orem Drive but did not see whether it spun out. Houston Fire Department personnel arrived, rendered aid, and pronounced him deceased at the scene. The...

SOUTH HOUSTON, TX – A fire at an abandoned apartment building spread to a second occupied building, affecting multiple families early this morning. https://youtu.be/E6se9MJ5v5s The fire was reported around 1:45 a.m. at 1100 Avenue N in South Houston. According to a South Houston Fire Department chief, the fire began in an abandoned apartment building and extended to another building behind it. Multiple families were affected in the second building, though an exact number was not available. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported. The fire was described as self-ventilating, and the cause remains unknown. The Houston Fire Department provided mutual aid.

HOUSTON, TX – According to the Houston Police Department, in west Houston, a vehicle was preparing to turn from Westheimer onto South Kirkwood when it was struck from behind by a black sedan. This happened just before 2 a.m. https://youtu.be/GJ3-DqUXz1Q One person is dead following the crash at that intersection. The impact resulted in one occupant being pronounced deceased. Alcohol might be a factor involving the driver of the black sedan, and a DWI unit is investigating at the hospital. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – A barricaded suspect was taken into custody following a weapons disturbance in southeast Houston. https://youtu.be/x8P8m-iSrkI HPD responded to a call involving a male with a shotgun on Skyview Park Drive. The male dropped the weapon and fled into a house, leading to a barricaded situation. The Houston Police Department’s Patrol Support Team set up containment while a warrant was being issued. The suspect was ultimately taken into custody.