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HOUSTON, TX – A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the May 27 fire that destroyed Captain Benny’s Seafood Restaurant located at 10896 Northwest Freeway. https://youtu.be/uCscLMAXAfQ?si=BvIUzcjg4yQh8IOl Christian Dumser, born November 9, 1983, is charged with Criminal Mischief greater than $300,000 and Reckless Arson of a Building in the 337th District Court. He was arrested Tuesday after a warrant was issued for his involvement. According to the Houston Fire Department Arson Bureau, Dumser was seen on surveillance video visiting the building the night of the fire and discarding a lit cigarette into nearby bushes. The cigarette reportedly started a smoldering fire, which Dumser acknowledged but did not extinguish. The fire spread and ultimately engulfed the rest...

HOUSTON, TX - A man was shot at the El Dorado Park Apartments along the Gulf Freeway. https://youtu.be/jYsuk_uOLUU The shooting occurred at the apartment complex located at 7527 Gulf Freeway, near 3300 Auburn. According to Houston Police, the adult male victim was shot and then ran to a nearby tattoo shop for help. The shop owner called 911, and the victim was transported to a hospital in stable condition. Police say the suspect fled the scene on foot. Both the victim and suspect are believed to reside at the apartment complex. Authorities stated there is no danger to the community at this time. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – A person was found shot Monday morning in the middle of two buildings at a shopping center located at 54 E Crosstimbers near the intersection of I-45. https://youtu.be/2EU9Ictylu0 According to Houston Police, officers responded to the shooting, which was reported at 8:13 a.m. Officers were dispatched at 8:15 a.m. and arrived at 8:20 a.m., where they found a Black male in his late 20s on the ground with a gunshot wound to the head. HFD arrived on scene and transported the victim to Ben Taub Hospital. He remains in serious condition. According to a spokesperson for a family-owned restaurant that bordered one side of the scene, the shooting occurred closer to the Domino's side of the property. The spokesperson also stated that the shooting did not occur while their re...

HOUSTON, TX - Three people were injured in a shooting following a disturbance early Sunday morning at the Mustang Inn in Houston. https://youtu.be/RUxAtAXLBuo The shooting occurred around 1:30 a.m. in the 3800 block of Tidwell. Upon arrival, officers found that a disturbance had escalated into a shooting. An adult female was shot in the leg, and an adult male was shot in the stomach. Both were transported by EMS to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and are expected to survive. A third male victim, who sustained a ricochet wound to the back of his shoulders, self-transported to the hospital. Investigators stated that multiple disturbances occurred in the motel parking lot, which led to more than one firearm being produced and an exchange of gunfire. No su...

HOUSTON, TX - A woman was fatally stabbed in a domestic-related incident late Saturday night in Houston. https://youtu.be/ls9e-2PvIlI The stabbing occurred around 11:30 p.m. in the 6900 block of Wilcrest near a restaurant. Upon arrival, officers located a Hispanic female victim, approximately 50 years old, who had been stabbed multiple times. Officers attempted to render first aid, but the victim was pronounced deceased by Houston Fire Department personnel. As officers gathered information for a suspect description, the suspect contacted 911 and agreed to surrender. He was taken into custody shortly after with assistance from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIP...

HOUSTON, TX - An 18-year-old male was fatally shot Saturday evening while walking through the Blanca Apartment Complex located at 8217 Fulton. https://youtu.be/jyubUi4XbfQ According to police, shortly before 8 p.m., the victim and a friend were walking in the complex when they encountered a white sedan with the suspect inside. The suspect opened fire, striking the victim once in the chest. The victim attempted to flee with his friend toward their apartment but collapsed. A responding officer rendered aid; however, the victim was pronounced deceased by Houston Fire Department personnel. The suspect remains unidentified and a motive is not known at this time. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS...

HOUSTON, TX - Multiple individuals were arrested early Saturday morning during a raid at an after-hours club on S Post Oak as part of the ongoing Houston Police Department and city initiative targeting after-hours establishments. https://youtu.be/XTCpvs4Ac5w The raid took place around 3 a.m. at 11115 S Post Oak, identified as La Sierra. More than five individuals were taken into custody. Charges included drug possession, selling alcohol after hours, and open warrants. Authorities also located a van with a bed and a shack with a bed in the back of the club, which may have been used for human trafficking. You can watch the full update from HPD about the raid below: https://youtu.be/lg-BRD_KqRI

HOUSTON, TX - A single-vehicle fatal crash occurred early Saturday morning on the Katy Freeway. https://youtu.be/fhde-se1_TU?si=7dXdwDibHfPDuxCm The crash was reported around 2:39 a.m. in the 14200 block of the Katy Freeway, in front of the Addicks Park and Ride, with the HOV flyover directly over the crash scene. Pct. 5 did not release any information other than it was a single-vehicle crash. Crews were seen inspecting heavy damage to the wall on the HOV flyover. More information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – A man was fatally stabbed by his stepfather during a domestic disturbance in northeast Houston early Sunday morning. Two Houston Police Department officers were also injured in a separate crash while responding to the scene. https://youtu.be/YMx7lqBHAus The stabbing occurred around midnight in the 7300 block of Bigwood. According to police, officers arrived to find a man in his late 30s with multiple stab wounds to the chest. The suspect, identified as the victim’s stepfather, a man in his mid-50s, was still at the location when officers arrived. Preliminary information suggests the incident began as a disturbance between family members. The two were briefly separated before re-engaging in a confrontation, during which the stabbing occurred. The victim was trans...

HOUSTON, TX – A wrecker driver helped two Houston Police Department officers escape their burning patrol vehicle following a crash in northeast Houston. https://youtu.be/4Ep6fi-v4lg The incident occurred just after midnight in the 6700 block of Homestead. According to police, the officers were traveling northbound to assist other officers at a fatal stabbing scene in the 7300 block of Bigwood, where the suspect was still on scene. Investigators believe the officers' vehicle was struck by another vehicle possibly exiting a nearby parking lot or side street. Moments later, the patrol unit caught fire. A wrecker driver who arrived quickly at the scene helped the officers out of the burning vehicle and brought them to safety. Both officers, who have each served approximately o...