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Mother shoots man during confrontation following fight between teenagers

6Jan

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Harris County, Houston

Mother shoots man during confrontation following fight between teenagers

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A mother shot a man during a confrontation that followed an earlier fight between a group of teenagers, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. https://youtu.be/GxiUa7m-714 This happened at the Altanova Apartment complex located at 15414 Kuykendahl in north Harris County. Deputies were called to the scene around 8:30 p.m. after reports of a shooting. Investigators said the original incident started two hours earlier, around 6:30 p.m., when several juveniles got into a physical fight. One of the teens’ mothers stepped in at that time to break it up. Later, a different mother came back to the scene to talk about what happened. During that conversation, a man in his early 20s showed up and started causing a disturbance. Fearing for her son's safety, ...

Man found shot to death in red car along South Richey

6Jan

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Houston

Man found shot to death in red car along South Richey

HOUSTON, TX – A man was found deceased in a red vehicle following a shooting reported in the 2900 block of South Richey Road shortly after 7:30 p.m., according to the Houston Police Department. https://youtu.be/FkYHBvczlwg Two other adult males told officers they were in the vehicle at the time of the shooting. Investigators believe the shooting may have occurred somewhere along South Richey, possibly extending east into Pasadena. HPD is currently working with Pasadena Police to determine if any related incidents were reported in that jurisdiction. No weapons were recovered at the scene, and the identity of the deceased male has not been released. The two witnesses appeared distraught and have been transported to the HPD Homicide Division for further interviews in hopes of obtai...

Three HPD officers suffer minor injuries after patrol units collide during robbery suspect pursuit

5Jan

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Houston

Three HPD officers suffer minor injuries after patrol units collide during robbery suspect pursuit

HOUSTON, TX – Three Houston Police Department officers suffered minor injuries after two patrol units collided during a pursuit of a robbery suspect near the intersection of Rushcreek Drive and Ella Boulevard in the Greenspoint area. https://youtu.be/oZBIMae4S_k According to the Houston Police Department, the incident occurred as officers from Southeast Patrol, with support from DPS Air Support (102) and K-9 units, were pursuing a robbery suspect who allegedly stole a vehicle at gunpoint and fled north. During the pursuit, one patrol vehicle struck the rear of another, causing one of the vehicles to briefly catch fire. The fire was quickly extinguished, and all three officers sustained only minor injuries. They declined medical transport and remained at the scene. The suspect...

Military-style vehicle leads police on multi-agency pursuit across Harris County

5Jan

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Harris County, Houston, National

Military-style vehicle leads police on multi-agency pursuit across Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A 53-year-old man is in custody after allegedly fleeing from law enforcement in a military-style tractor-trailer, triggering a multi-agency pursuit across Harris County and Houston. https://youtu.be/y0_ctWyiP9M The incident began around 9:47 p.m. on January 4, when an off-duty Precinct 4 Constable witnessed a hit-and-run crash with injuries. The deputy quickly located the suspect vehicle and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The driver failed to stop, prompting a pursuit. Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies deployed spike strips several times during the pursuit, which proved ineffective. At one point on Beltway 8 near Garrett, a deputy discharged his firearm, but the vehicle continued. The chase proceeded into east Houston, eventually reaching I-10...

Man shot by former neighbor while visiting to pick up belongings in northwest Houston

4Jan

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Houston

Man shot by former neighbor while visiting to pick up belongings in northwest Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot by a former neighbor while visiting a residence to pick up belongings around 1 a.m. in the 8400 block of Blankenship in northwest Houston. https://youtu.be/zn_tMt5AVCU Officers responded to a shooting call and found the victim with a gunshot wound to the leg or ankle area. He was transported to a nearby hospital and is believed to be in stable, non-life-threatening condition. According to police, after the shooting, the suspect returned inside his home and initially failed to comply with officers’ verbal commands. A perimeter was established while officers continued issuing commands. Around 3:10 a.m., the suspect exited the residence and was taken into custody without further incident. Police said the two men are former neighbors and the shooti...

Man accidentally shoots himself in leg while reaching under car seat in Montrose

4Jan

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Houston

Man accidentally shoots himself in leg while reaching under car seat in Montrose

HOUSTON, TX – A man was hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in the leg while reaching under a seat in his vehicle in the 1200 block of Eberhard in Montrose. https://youtu.be/zLdO_ajvN-E The incident occurred around 1 a.m. when officers responded to a shooting call and located an adult male with a gunshot wound to the leg. Officers applied a tourniquet at the scene, and the man was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say the man had been preparing to go out with his girlfriend, who asked him to leave his firearm in the vehicle. He reportedly discharged the weapon accidentally while reaching under the seat.

One cyclist killed, another critically injured after being struck by pickup in dark roadway

4Jan

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Houston

One cyclist killed, another critically injured after being struck by pickup in dark roadway

HOUSTON, TX – One cyclist was killed and another was critically injured after being struck by a pickup truck traveling southbound on Sweetwater. https://youtu.be/5INTTMTMfzU The collision occurred as the two cyclists were reportedly in the middle of the roadway. One was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the other was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. The driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Factors such as intoxication are still being investigated, but police say the roadway was dark at the time of the crash.

One person found deceased after house fire on Southmont

3Jan

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Houston

One person found deceased after house fire on Southmont

HOUSTON, TX – One person was found deceased following a house fire in southeast Houston earlier today. https://youtu.be/SclAV96j4is Around 3:16 a.m., a Southeast Patrol sergeant with the Houston Police Department observed a residence fully engulfed in flames in the 6000 block of Southmont. At the same time, neighbors were calling 911 to report the fire. Houston Fire Department crews arrived shortly after and extinguished the blaze. While clearing the home, firefighters discovered one deceased individual inside. The identity of the deceased is currently unknown. The Houston Fire Department Arson Division and Houston Police Department Homicide Division are investigating. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Man shot in leg after altercation escalates in parking lot on North Freeway

3Jan

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Houston

Man shot in leg after altercation escalates in parking lot on North Freeway

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot in the leg following an altercation that escalated into gunfire outside a facility on the North Freeway earlier today. https://youtu.be/Bk6XWhYAGdA Houston Police Department North Patrol officers responded around 3 a.m. to 4475 North Freeway and found an adult male with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was transported to a nearby hospital in stable, non-life-threatening condition. According to police, the incident began as a verbal altercation inside a business before spilling into the parking lot, where the suspect fired approximately 10 rounds, striking the victim once. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Fire damages former Whitmeyer’s Distilling Co. warehouse on Nolda

3Jan

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Houston

Fire damages former Whitmeyer’s Distilling Co. warehouse on Nolda

HOUSTON, TX – Firefighters responded to a warehouse fire earlier today in the 5300 block of Nolda Street. https://youtu.be/Ii39trUNAWY The building, formerly home to Whitmeyer’s Distilling Co., appeared to have sustained heavy damage. The distillery had already been permanently closed prior to the fire. No injuries have been reported at this time. The cause of the fire is unknown. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.