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HOUSTON, TX – TikTok’s Creators: Connect event drew a vibrant crowd to Off The Record in downtown Houston on Thursday evening, bringing together creators from the platform’s #APITikTok, #BlackTikTok, #CasaTikTok, and #PrideTikTok communities for a night of connection, collaboration, and celebration. The invite-only event ran from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and featured music, light bites, and a networking bingo game. Two creators received TikTok Shop gift cards—one for being the first to complete a row and another for filling the entire card. Gift card amounts were not disclosed. Attendees were also treated to a full open bar with specialty cocktails inspired by trending TikTok sounds: Darling Hold My Hand – Bourbon, turbinado, coffee liqueur, cold brew Mommy Mamacita – Reposado te...

HOUSTON, TX – A woman was killed in a shooting at an apartment complex in the 4000 block of Griggs Road Tuesday morning. https://youtu.be/iHK1FbuEhCo The shooting occurred around 11:15 a.m. A second female was detained at the scene for questioning. Homicide is currently investigating. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot and killed following an altercation on a Metro bus in Houston Tuesday morning. https://youtu.be/xypaKANWg5A The incident began around 9:30 a.m. when a verbal confrontation occurred between the bus driver and a male passenger. According to police, a female passenger who was not initially involved stepped in to confront the male. The two exited the bus into a nearby parking lot, where the woman allegedly shot the man multiple times in the chest. The man was transported by Houston Fire Department medics to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The suspect is described as a Black female in her late 20s to early 30s, medium build, wearing a black T-shirt with writing, gray sweatpants, and sunglasses. She fled the scene on foot heading southboun...

HOUSTON, TX – Two people were killed in a crash involving two vehicles and a suspected intoxicated driver along West Lake Houston Parkway on Sunday afternoon. https://youtu.be/XEjaqJ4kiaU The crash occurred in the 2000 block of W Lake Houston Parkway near Magnolia Cove. Details about what led to the crash have not been released. More information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – One person was pronounced deceased following an incident involving a METRO bus in downtown Houston. https://youtu.be/uXvL-lhe5LU The incident occurred near 400 Travis Street at Prairie Street. The individual was found on the ground and is possibly a pedestrian, though that has not been confirmed. Metro Police confirmed that a METRO bus was involved. It is unclear what led up to the incident. More information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – A generator caught fire early Saturday morning outside a senior living complex located at 9339 Buffalo Speedway. https://youtu.be/wcKnA6dKOHQ The Houston Fire Department responded to the fire at The Tradition – Buffalo Speedway around 5:10 a.m. Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames shortly after establishing a water supply. The generator was located outside the main building. The building does not appear to have sustained any damage.

HOUSTON, TX – A Texas Southern University student has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of Tyler Martinez. https://youtu.be/5NTTNMsOBKU The suspect, 22-year-old Mr. Robinson, appeared in Harris County Probable Cause Court overnight, where he was formally charged with first-degree felony murder. He is accused of shooting Martinez during an altercation. According to court records, Robinson admitted to participating in the shooting. The court heard that during a fight, a woman associated with Robinson retrieved a firearm from a vehicle and handed it to him. Witnesses stated that as the physical struggle ended, Martinez appeared to have withdrawn from the conflict. Robinson then allegedly fired three shots into Martinez’s torso, resulting in his death. ...

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot and killed early Saturday morning in a shopping center parking lot on South Gessner. https://youtu.be/sT-dNJvFhGo The shooting occurred around 1:15 a.m. in the 3800 block of South Gessner. Midwest Patrol officers responded and found a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers performed CPR until Houston Fire Department personnel arrived and continued life-saving efforts. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. He is described as a male, possibly in his early 20s. No suspect or suspect vehicle information is available at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

HOUSTON, TX – A man in his mid-20s was fatally shot after a confrontation inside a parking garage in Houston. https://youtu.be/Pqxlk5igTXs The shooting occurred around 8:15 p.m. in the 4400 block of South MacGregor Way. Officers with the South Central Division responded and found that Houston Fire Department personnel were already on scene attempting to resuscitate the victim. The man had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene. According to police, the victim and suspect were involved in a physical altercation in the parking garage. The suspect then stepped back, pulled a firearm, and shot the victim several times. Police do have one person detained at this time.

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A teenage girl was shot in the leg following an argument over a parking space at a McDonald’s along the Eastex Freeway. https://youtu.be/i5b6r0MSssQ According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the shooting occurred in the parking lot of the McDonald’s located at 12350 Eastex Freeway. Two females began arguing over a parking spot when a male companion of one of the females retrieved a pistol and shot the other female in the leg. The suspects fled the scene before deputies arrived. The wounded female, possibly 16 years old, was transported by ambulance to a hospital and is reported to be in fair condition.