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Bystander shot during attempted robbery of chain
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Bystander shot during attempted robbery of chain

HOUSTON, TX - A bystander was shot in the leg during an attempted robbery of a chain. https://youtu.be/FX5yvpW4KP8 The shooting occurred in the 700 block of E. Tidwell just after 2 a.m. According to the Houston Police Department, the attempted robbery occurred in the back of the parking lot. The victim of the robbery was not injured and was in a silver truck. A bystander however, was shot but is expected to survive. If you have any information about this shooting you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Suspect shot by occupants of apartment during home invasion
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Suspect shot by occupants of apartment during home invasion

HOUSTON, TX - A suspect was shot while trying to break into an apartment in west Houston. https://youtu.be/jaByhR3h7Vk The attempted home invasion and shooting occurred in the 10600 block of Beechnut at the Sunset Crossing Apartment Homes. According to the Houston Police Department, a woman called police stating there were 4 to 5 men outside her home with rifles and they were pounding on her door. At one point, the men forced entry into her home and occupants inside the apartment exchanged gunfire with the suspects. One of the suspects was struck multiple times in the head and was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
Man shot in Greenspoint while walking
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Man shot in Greenspoint while walking

HOUSTON, TX - A man was shot in the arm after he told police that he was walking down the street and heard gunshots. The shooting occurred in the 17400 block of Wayforest near Greens Rd just before 2 a.m. At this time, there is not a suspect description and the man is expected to be okay. If you have any information about this shooting you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Several pro-Palestine protestors detained during late night protest outside Mayor Whitmire’s Home
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Several pro-Palestine protestors detained during late night protest outside Mayor Whitmire’s Home

HOUSTON, TX - Several pro-Palestine protestors were detained during a loud late-night protest outside Mayor Whitmire's Home near Memorial Park Friday night. https://youtu.be/_t2rEuILMfQ?si=euSKodDY_GsUzqJX About 15-20 protestors were chanting loudly and can be heard banging on a drum. The arrests came after a "sound unit" was called out to the protest to check noise levels.
Video: D.J. Hayden among six killed in Downtown Houston car crash Friday night
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Video: D.J. Hayden among six killed in Downtown Houston car crash Friday night

HOUSTON, TEXAS - The Houston Police Department has released the names of six individuals who died in a traffic accident at 2000 Fannin Street around 2 a.m. on Saturday, November 11. The deceased are Izuchu Oragwu, 31, Frank Johnson, 31, Zachary McMillian, 32, Derek Hayden, 33, Christian Herrera, 25, and Lauren Robinson, 32. The incident occurred when a black Acura SUV, driven by Ms. Robinson and heading eastbound on Pierce Street, entered the intersection with Fannin Street on a green light. Simultaneously, a black Chrysler 300 driven by Mr. Herrera, traveling southbound on Fannin Street at a high rate of speed, ran a red light and collided with the Acura. This collision resulted in the ejection of three occupants from the Acura and caused the Chrysler to leave the roadway, striking Mr. ...
Fans pay their respects to ‘Takeoff’, who was fatally shot outside a bowling alley in Houston
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Fans pay their respects to ‘Takeoff’, who was fatally shot outside a bowling alley in Houston

Two small makeshift memorials were created on November 1, 2022, after Migos rapper 'Takeoff' was shot outside a Houston Bowling Alley. https://www.youtube.com/embed/84QC9jnPK38 The first memorial can be found in the 1200 Block of Caroline. A second memorial, marked by a candle and a bracelet, was placed in the spot believed to be where 'Takeoff' was shot, can be found outside "810 Billiards & Bowling" on the 3rd floor of the GreenStreet shopping mall. This second memorial was placed by BMX rider, Daniel Pardo'Medellin (@pardinibmx), who used video footage that was posted on social media to determine where this spot was. According to Chief Troy Finner of the Houston Police Department, around 2:34 a.m. police responded to a report of a shooting at 810 Billiards and Bowling Hou...
Video: Four dead after suspect sets fire to a house, shoots at firefighters, and is killed by a  Houston Police Officer
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Video: Four dead after suspect sets fire to a house, shoots at firefighters, and is killed by a Houston Police Officer

Four people are dead after a suspect set a fire to a house in southwest Houston early Sunday morning at 5742 Holly Street near the 8000 block of Dunlap Street. https://www.youtube.com/embed/UfJ8uMhq_S0 Police Chief Troy Finner of the Houston Police Department stated in a press briefing that four individuals are dead after a suspect set a fire to a "multiple-room renting facility". According to Chief Finner, the calls started to come in at 1:07 a.m. to both the Houston Fire Department (HFD) and the Houston Police Department (HPD). The suspect set fire to several residents and waited for them to come outside before firing upon them. When HFD arrived, he started to open fire, but it is unclear at this time if he was aiming directly at firefighters, but they had to take cover as a p...