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Two teens shot at block party in Cloverland Park

30Nov

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Houston

Two teens shot at block party in Cloverland Park

HOUSTON, TX – A shooting occurred around 11 p.m. in the 3800 block of Hitchcock Lane at Cloverland Park. https://youtu.be/9WKP7H65Jt8 Officers arrived and encountered a large crowd. A female with a gunshot wound to the leg and a male with a gunshot wound to the stomach were located. Both victims, believed to be teens, were transported to a nearby hospital. Police say the female is believed to be in stable condition. The male was pronounced deceased shortly after arriving at the hospital. Police have little information about what led to the shooting, and no suspect or vehicle information is available. This is a developing story, more information will follow if it becomes available.

Investigation underway after major crash shuts down Jones Road

30Nov

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Harris County, Houston

Investigation underway after major crash shuts down Jones Road

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – An investigation is underway after Precinct 4’s Accident Investigation Team responded to a major crash last night in the 12700 block of Jones Road. https://youtu.be/ldo51MoQpoQ Both northbound and southbound lanes were closed while deputies handled the investigation. This is a developing story, more information will follow if it becomes available.

Suspect tased after refusing to exit vehicle during felony stop on Vickery Drive

30Nov

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Harris County, Houston

Suspect tased after refusing to exit vehicle during felony stop on Vickery Drive

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to a felony stop in the 14700 block of Vickery Drive, just north of Aldine Bender, around 8:45 p.m. last night. https://youtu.be/eMUVMbaFvr0 The suspect refused to exit the vehicle while being held at gunpoint, leading additional units to respond. A Taser was deployed, and EMS was called to the scene to evaluate the suspect. The vehicle was towed from the location. No confirmed details have been released at this time.

Driver killed after truck carrying Amazon trailer runs red light

29Nov

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Harris County, Houston

Driver killed after truck carrying Amazon trailer runs red light

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A major crash was reported around 10:57 p.m. at the intersection of the South Sam Houston Parkway West and the SH-288 feeder. https://youtu.be/e5Egxa5VW3s District 3 deputies arrived and found a collision involving a sedan and a commercial motor vehicle carrying an Amazon trailer. The male driver of the sedan was ejected. Witnesses told deputies he was not wearing a seat belt. Emergency medical services pronounced him deceased at the scene. According to the investigation and dash camera footage, the truck carrying the Amazon trailer ran a red light. Deputies stated the truck had been traveling southbound in the number two lane, while the sedan was traveling westbound in the number one lane when the crash occurred. The truck driver initially claimed he had a y...

Firefighters respond to two-alarm fire at home in River Oaks

29Nov

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Houston

Firefighters respond to two-alarm fire at home in River Oaks

HOUSTON, TX – A house fire was reported in the 3900 block of Del Monte Drive around 8:13 p.m. https://youtu.be/GsSsIerw5Ck The fire was upgraded to a two-alarm response. A bystander at the scene stated it was his relative’s home and that she was safe. He also mentioned the fire may have involved a CenterPoint transformer, though this has not been confirmed with the Houston Fire Department. More information will follow if it becomes available.

Police arrest suspect in 2024 fatal shooting at The Link Apartments

27Nov

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Houston

Police arrest suspect in 2024 fatal shooting at The Link Apartments

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police have arrested a suspect charged in the fatal shooting of a male at The Link Apartments at 14723 West Oaks Plaza Drive about 10:55 p.m. on September 14, 2024. https://youtu.be/x-woz9Sz-wo According to HPD Homicide Division investigators, patrol officers responded to a suspicious person with a weapon call at the complex. A caller reported hearing gunshots and seeing individuals flee the area with weapons. Officers arrived and found an unresponsive male suffering multiple gunshot wounds. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the victim, identified as Austin Pham, 23, deceased at the scene. Further investigation identified D'Marion Manuel, 21, as a suspect. He was arrested on November 18 by the HPD Westside Patrol Division’s Crime Suppression Tea...

Abandoned flea market fire sends firefighter to hospital

27Nov

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Houston

Abandoned flea market fire sends firefighter to hospital

HOUSTON, TX – Firefighters with the Houston Fire Department responded to a fire at an abandoned flea market at 4821 E. Tidwell Road in the East Little York–Homestead area around 8:59 p.m. this past Sunday. https://youtu.be/Gn0-NQKI77c According to HFD, crews arrived to find heavy fire coming from the structure and began a defensive attack. A drone was used to assist with operations. The fire was brought under control, and one firefighter was transported to a hospital with chest pains. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin of the fire. A total of 56 personnel responded, including crews from Stations 23, 19, 31, 45, 12, 30, 34, 58, Rescue 42, and Rehab 8.

Woman killed in fiery crash after leaving roadway and striking tree on West Bellfort

27Nov

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Woman killed in fiery crash after leaving roadway and striking tree on West Bellfort

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash in the 1400 block of West Bellfort around 10:30 p.m. last night. https://youtu.be/0SAfvDvoBFQ Police say a woman in her late 30s was driving westbound when she left the roadway and struck a tree in the center median. The vehicle caught fire after the crash. Witnesses reported seeing the vehicle burning but did not see any other vehicles. According to police, initial indications suggest speed played a factor. Roadway evidence and toxicology results will be reviewed as the investigation continues. No passengers were in the vehicle.

Investigation underway after fatal crash on West Hardy

26Nov

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Houston

Investigation underway after fatal crash on West Hardy

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating a fatal one-vehicle crash in the 6900 block of West Hardy. https://youtu.be/RGR0qnrkkaE The Houston Police Department confirmed it is a fatal crash. West Hardy was closed in both directions while officers with the Vehicular Crimes Division investigated, but it has since reopened. Precinct 1 and Precinct 4 Constable deputies assisted with the response. This is a developing story, more information will follow if it becomes available.

Investigation underway after shooting of convenience store clerk on Scott and Barberry

26Nov

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Investigation underway after shooting of convenience store clerk on Scott and Barberry

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are investigating after a convenience store clerk was shot multiple times during a robbery at the Greenlight Convenience Store on Scott Street and Barberry Drive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DzUwCvARUU Police say the shooting happened as the clerk was closing the store. Two masked men approached and demanded a bag the clerk was holding. The clerk was shot once at the front of the store and ran around the side, where he collapsed. The suspects followed him and started fighting to get the bag before shooting him several more times. According to police, the suspects left with approximately $1,500 and several IDs. The clerk was taken to a local hospital.