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HOUSTON, TX – A person was shot in the head and chest early Sunday morning on South Crooked Street. The shooting occurred around 3:35 a.m. in the 5400 block of South Crooked Street. This is a developing story, and we will update as we learn more information. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Harris County Constable Precinct 2 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 1700 block of Johanna Drive Saturday evening. Officers responded to reports of two groups of males exchanging gunfire in a parking lot of an apartment complex around 8 p.m. Upon arrival, police discovered several shell casings and a blood trail but no victims at the scene. Shortly after, one male was found deceased at a local clinic from apparent gunshot wounds. A second male was later found at a hospital with gunshot wounds and stated he had come from the same location. Police have one suspect in custody, who was apprehended at the hospital. Investigators are still working to determine the circumstances leading to the shooting and whether a rifle was involved, as several different calibers of am...

HOUSTON, TX – A police officer sustained minor injuries after a wrong-way driver struck a police vehicle in the earlier this morning. The crash occurred around 1:03 a.m. in the 2800 block of Smith Street. https://youtu.be/jYUCsS-YFxY According to police, the vehicle was traveling in the wrong direction and struck the police vehicle and another car that was stopped at the intersection of Smith Street and Tuam Street. The wrong-way driver continued driving and shortly after hit a parked vehicle. Police suspect the driver may have been intoxicated. The officer involved in the crash suffered minor injuries and was transported to the hospital. No other drivers were injured or transported.

A man has turned himself in after shooting and killing his girlfriend Wednesday in front of her kids while out on bond. https://youtu.be/FgvW6BayOs4 Howard Devon Ruffin is now charged with murder in connection to the fatal shooting of his girlfriend at an apartment complex on Willow Place Drive North. The incident occurred around 8:05 a.m. on Wednesday. According to police, Houston Police officers responded to a shooting call at the complex and were informed by paramedics that a woman had been found unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds inside an apartment. The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene. Further investigation by HPD Homicide Detectives revealed that Ruffin, the victim’s boyfriend, was the primary suspect. Witnesses and evidence pointed to Ruffin, and se...

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at the Willow Green apartment complex located at 8301 Willow Place Drive North, near FM 1960 West, around 8 a.m. this morning. https://youtu.be/FgvW6BayOs4 According to witnesses, a woman was fatally shot at the location. The suspect, who is reportedly known to the victim, fled the scene immediately after the incident. Homicide detectives are en route to the complex to further investigate. This is a developing story, and more details will be provided as they become available. 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 assaulted by an unknown male outside a northwest Houston residence Saturday night. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. in the 4200 block of Lockfield. https://youtu.be/-FeEhtShUlk According to Houston Police, the woman arrived at the location via a rideshare when she was followed by a black sedan. An unknown male exited the vehicle and assaulted her with a club or bat before fleeing the scene in the same sedan. Officers arrived and rendered aid before the victim was transported to a local hospital, where she remains in critical condition. 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 and a bystander were injured in a shooting that followed a disturbance in a northeast Houston neighborhood late Saturday night. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. in the 10100 block of Valley Club. https://youtu.be/Kq9avOtU1uI According to Houston Police, a man arrived at the location to drop off his children at their mother’s house when an argument broke out. Another male inside the residence became agitated, displayed a handgun, and opened fire as the victim attempted to flee. The victim escaped and flagged down officers near Tidwell and Mesa Road. During the shooting, an adult female who was not involved in the initial disturbance was also struck. Both victims are reported to be in stable condition. The suspect is in custody, and police are que...

HOUSTON, TX – A man is in critical condition after being shot outside a nightclub early Sunday morning in east Houston. The shooting occurred around 1:50 a.m. in front of La Patrona Bar & Night Club, located in the 2200 block of McCarty. https://youtu.be/3RtWdbnM30g According to Houston Police, the victim was involved in a disturbance when he was shot once in the head. He was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition. The shooter fled the scene and remains at large. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – A teen male was shot following a confrontation involving a female’s ex-boyfriend in the area near Moore and Erin Street early Sunday morning. https://youtu.be/NN9fmxGb4Qo The incident occurred around 1 a.m. when the teen was driving with a female. They were confronted by the female’s ex-boyfriend, which led to an argument between the two males. The ex-boyfriend produced a handgun and fired at the 16-year-old teen, striking him in the leg. Family members went to the victim’s aid and transported him back to their home in the 3500 block of Robertson before calling the police. The teen was later taken to a local hospital, where he is reported to be in stable condition. The suspect fled the scene but is known to police, who are currently working to contact him. If...

HOUSTON, TX – A family disturbance escalated into a shooting early Sunday morning in southwest Houston, leaving two men injured. https://youtu.be/Yi46ADUI6No The incident occurred around 3:20 a.m. in the 8500 block of Cayton. According to Houston Police, a physical altercation broke out between two adult male family members. One family member assaulted the other, prompting the victim to act in self-defense by producing a firearm and shooting the suspect in the leg. The suspect was treated on scene by Houston Fire Department personnel and transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The victim of the initial assault is also receiving medical treatment for his injuries. Police recovered the firearm and have the suspect in custody. If you have any information, you are...