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Texas teen faces first court hearing overnight in triple fatal shooting at apartment laundry room

8Nov

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Texas teen faces first court hearing overnight in triple fatal shooting at apartment laundry room

HOUSTON, TX - Adiel Alexander Sandoval, 17, had his first court hearing overnight. He is accused of murdering three people, including two teenagers at the Tierra Del Sol apartment complex Tuesday. The deceased individuals have been identified as Eddie Gomez, 17, Jonathan Hernandez, 17, and Juan Trejo Sandoval, 23. According to HPD's Homicide Division patrol officers responded to reports of a shooting on Tuesday and found Gomez and Hernandez unresponsive in the complex’s laundry room. Both had sustained gunshot wounds and were pronounced deceased at the scene by Houston Fire Department paramedics. Juan Trejo Sandoval was found just outside the laundry room with a gunshot wound and was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Preliminary in...

Houston Firefighter Marcelo Garcia killed during three-alarm warehouse fire

7Nov

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Houston Firefighter Marcelo Garcia killed during three-alarm warehouse fire

HOUSTON, TX - Houston Firefighter Marcelo Garcia died following a vacant warehouse fire last night in the sixty-six-hundred block of Polk. According to Chief Munoz, firefighters responded to the blaze at 10:50 p.m., with units arriving on scene six minutes later. A second alarm was issued shortly after their arrival, and at 11:04 p.m., a mayday call was made when a wall collapsed and trapped firefighters. The call was then upgraded to a 3rd alarm. https://youtu.be/FdIPz4MotHA Garcia, a ten-year veteran of the department, was critically injured in the collapse and transported to Memorial Hermann in the Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Another firefighter sustained non-life-threatening injuries and received treatment at the same facility. Houston Mayor Whi...

Woman shot during attempted robbery outside PLS Check Cashers in north Houston

6Nov

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Woman shot during attempted robbery outside PLS Check Cashers in north Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A woman was shot and robbed outside PLS Check Cashers in the 34 block of Aldine Bender Road near Airline Drive on Wednesday after completing a transaction. https://youtu.be/e118r4vtM_g According to police, a woman was shot while attempting to avoid a robbery in a parking lot. The incident occurred as she returned to her car after cashing a check. While opening her car door, she noticed a man approaching from a nearby vehicle and became suspicious. She attempted to flee, but the suspect fired at least two shots, hitting her once. A witness reported that the suspect stole property from the woman before fleeing the scene. The witness also provided a description and license plate number of the suspect's vehicle. Officers later located the vehicle with two individuals i...

Two Bombshells locations permanently close in Houston area

5Nov

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Two Bombshells locations permanently close in Houston area

HOUSTON, TX - RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK) has announced it will close two underperforming Bombshells locations and sell a third as part of a strategy to enhance the segment's performance. The company stated that Bombshells Spring at 21005 Interstate 45 N, Spring, TX, and Bombshells Houston-South at 12810 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX, have permanently closed. Additionally, Bombshells Austin at 15119 N Interstate Hwy 35, Pflugerville, TX, is planned for sale. RCI will release financial details related to these actions when it reports its fourth-quarter and year-end results, expected by December 16, 2024.

Woman Shot in Face During Robbery Attempt in Apartment Parking Lot

3Nov

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Woman Shot in Face During Robbery Attempt in Apartment Parking Lot

HOUSTON, TX - A woman was shot in the face during an attempted robbery in her apartment complex parking lot. The incident occurred in the 6100 block of Gulf Freeway at the Brookdale Village Apartments when the woman returned home from work and was followed into the parking lot by an unknown male suspect. The suspect demanded money from the woman, and during the exchange, he fired a round, striking her in the face. https://youtu.be/qzkR_RXj_f8 After the gunshot, the suspect fled the scene. The woman managed to run into her apartment and called 911. Eastside Patrol officers arrived promptly, rendered aid, and called Houston Fire Department (HFD) personnel, who then transported her to a local hospital. She is reported to be in stable condition. At this time, there is no furthe...

Man Fatally Shot During Possible Drive-By at Party on Chadwick Street

3Nov

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Man Fatally Shot During Possible Drive-By at Party on Chadwick Street

HOUSTON, TX - A man believed to be in his 20s was fatally shot during a possible drive-by incident at a party on Chadwick Street in Southwest Houston. Officers responded to the 7900 block of Chadwick, where they found the victim. He was transported to a local hospital but was later pronounced deceased. https://youtu.be/qzkR_RXj_f8 Initial reports indicate that a gathering was taking place at the location, although details surrounding the purpose of the party remain unclear. Houston Police Homicide detectives are investigating the shooting. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Motorcycle Pursuit Ends in Fatal Jump from Eastex Freeway Overpass

3Nov

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Motorcycle Pursuit Ends in Fatal Jump from Eastex Freeway Overpass

HOUSTON, TX - A high-speed pursuit in Montgomery County concluded with a fatal incident when the suspect, a motorcycle rider, jumped from a bridge connecting the Eastex Freeway and I-10 flyovers and was fatally injured. https://youtu.be/qzkR_RXj_f8 This is a developing story and we will update you as we learn more information. If you have any information related to this incident, please contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Man Found Shot in Head in Box Truck After Causing Accident on Gulf Freeway

3Nov

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Man Found Shot in Head in Box Truck After Causing Accident on Gulf Freeway

HOUSTON, TX - Houston Police are investigating an incident on the Gulf Freeway near the Woodridge exit, where a man was found shot in the head inside a box truck possibly operated "Bright Lights" (as seen on the back of the truck) leading to an accident after he became unresponsive. I Update 11/6/24: Initial reports stated that the family believed the shooting may have been a suicide attempt. However, on November 6, 2024, a friend of the family reached out to tips@houstonstringer.com to state that the family did not believe it was an attempted suicide. It should be noted that no firearm was found in the vehicle during the initial search, and the investigation is very much in its preliminary stages. The man was transported to a nearby hospital. Major Assaults investigators have ...

Man hospitalized after being shot twice while standing outside of his apartment

2Nov

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Man hospitalized after being shot twice while standing outside of his apartment

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating a shooting that occurred around 2:20 a.m. today in the 9600 block of West Montgomery at the Garden City apartment complex. According to police, an adult male was standing outside his apartment when two unknown males approached him and began shooting, striking him in the torso and leg. The suspects then fled the scene on foot. When officers arrived, they rendered aid to the victim and secured the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. No other individuals inside the apartment were injured. Anyone with details about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers or the Houston Police Department’s Major Assaults Division.

Storage shed catches on fire in north Houston

2Nov

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Storage shed catches on fire in north Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A storage shed and a tree caught on fire near Fulton and Crosstimbers in north Houston just before 1 a.m. Saturday morning. The fire was quickly contained by the Houston Fire Department, and no injuries were reported. According to a witness named "Butterfly," who was the first on the scene, he immediately called 911 upon seeing the flames. "I wasn’t going to take any chances on somebody possibly being in there or sleeping," Butterfly said.