Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police Chief J. Noe Diaz, Jr., addressed a roll call of law enforcement officers Friday night to launch a multi-agency initiative targeting impaired drivers during the remainder of the holiday season. The roll call took place at 9 p.m. at the Houston Police Officers’ Union building at 1600 State Street. https://youtu.be/iU7Cxw_gcEg According to Chief Diaz, the initiative brings together resources from the Houston Police Department, Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), local constables, and the Metropolitan Police Department. The collaborative effort aims to prevent fatalities caused by impaired driving, whether due to alcohol, substance abuse, or medications. “So we're here to make sure that the community [is] safe and th...

HOUSTON, TX – Police are investigating an aggravated robbery and shooting at an apartment complex in the 2000 block of Spenwick around 2:15 a.m. Friday morning. https://youtu.be/mOenDpFHZLI According to initial reports, a female complainant stated she was approached by several armed males attempting to rob her vehicle as she pulled into the complex. Gunfire was exchanged between the female and the suspects. The suspects attempted to flee but were trapped by the complex gate. During the incident, an adult male intervened and was shot in the leg by the suspects. Officers on the scene rendered aid before the male victim was transported to a local hospital, where he is in stable condition. The suspects climbed the fence and fled on foot. No descriptions of the suspects are availa...

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are investigating two fatal shootings that occurred over the weekend on Higgins Street, just two blocks apart. The first shooting was reported at 5329 Higgins Street around 10:40 p.m. on Saturday (Dec. 21). Officers responding to a discharge of firearms call discovered a vehicle with its brake lights on in a driveway. Inside the vehicle, they found a man, approximately 30 years old, unresponsive. The vehicle had multiple bullet holes, and the victim had suffered several gunshot wounds. Paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene. His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. No suspects or motives have been identified in this case. https://youtu.be/_IWEUBWva7k The second shooting occurred at 5145 Hi...

HOUSTON, TX – Charges have been filed against Zariah Nicole Green, 21, for the fatal shooting of a male victim at a convenience store located at 3135 Akard Street. The incident occurred around 6:05 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20. https://youtu.be/LDfkM_BoO6I According to the Houston Police Department Homicide Division, officers arrived at the scene and found the 21-year-old male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. His identity is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. Investigators identified Green as the suspect and located her nearby. After consulting with the Harris County District Attorney's Office, a murder charge was accepted. Green wa...

HOUSTON, TX – Police responded to a report of a person shot in front of All Star Recycling, located at 10608 Aldine Westfield. https://youtu.be/tHJHDoR6x_w The circumstances surrounding the incident and the condition of the individual are currently unknown. Authorities are investigating, and more information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – A fatal crash occurred late Sunday night in the 13400 block of Westheimer Road, leaving one person deceased. https://youtu.be/oUTOGQceCzY The cause of the crash remains unknown at this time. Westbound lanes of Westheimer are currently shut down at Windchase as authorities investigate. More information will follow if it becomes available. If you have any information about this crash, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – A man was fatally shot behind the Higgins Legacy Apartments on Higgins Street late Sunday night. https://youtu.be/aBvDr7ZluyI The incident occurred around 10:40 p.m. in an alley behind the complex at 5145 Higgins. According to Houston Police, officers responded to a shooting call and discovered a male victim, estimated to be between 25 and 35 years old, with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Witnesses reported hearing gunfire but did not see the incident. No weapons have been recovered, and police are reviewing surveillance footage to gather more information. At this time, no suspects have been identified, and the events leading up to the shooting remain unclear. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Po...

HOUSTON, TX – A shooting near the intersection of Main Street and Preston sent one person to the hospital late Sunday night. https://youtu.be/b9-JfO-r4o4 The incident occurred around 10:31 p.m. in downtown Houston. According to initial reports, one individual was shot and transported from the scene via ambulance. The condition of the victim is unknown at this time, and no further details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting have been released. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – A woman is in critical condition after being stabbed during a robbery near Shepherd Drive and Memorial Drive on Sunday night. https://youtu.be/1W7PvybOalQ The incident occurred around 8:40 p.m. when the victim exited a Metro bus. According to police, the suspect followed her off the bus, robbed her at knifepoint, and stabbed her multiple times. Officers treated the woman at the scene before she was transported to a hospital by the Houston Fire Department. She is currently undergoing surgery. Police obtained a description of the suspect and located him minutes later in the 4600 block of Center Street. The suspect attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended with assistance from a K9 unit and a helicopter. Evidence also linked the suspect to an earlier robbery at 6:...

HOUSTON, TX – A narcotics deal turned violent late Saturday night, leaving one individual dead and another critically injured. https://youtu.be/uxPCP3qzNE8 The incident occurred around 11:10 p.m. in the 10600 block of Jordan Heights, where two individuals met for a narcotics transaction. During the deal, both produced firearms and exchanged gunfire. One victim, a Black male in his late teens, was transported from the scene to a local hospital and is in critical condition. The second victim, a Hispanic male in his late teens, left the scene in a vehicle driven by his sister. They flagged down officers near Little York at a gas station. Officers administered aid, but Houston Fire Department crews pronounced him deceased at the scene. The victim was found next to the driver’s si...