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Harris County

Harris County

Wrong-way driver enters fatal crash scene and smoke pours from car as deputies begin to search it
Harris County

Wrong-way driver enters fatal crash scene and smoke pours from car as deputies begin to search it

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A driver was detained Friday night after entering the scene of a fatal motorcycle crash on FM 1960 East near Moonshine Hill by driving the wrong way past a roadblock. https://youtu.be/FIsyjqaG4_U The vehicle bypassed barricades and continued into the active investigation area. As deputies opened the car door, smoke poured from the vehicle, prompting them to detain the driver at the scene. No additional details have been released about the driver or possible charges at this time.
Motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle crash on FM 1960 East
Harris County

Motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle crash on FM 1960 East

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Friday night in a construction zone along FM 1960 East near Moonshine Hill. https://youtu.be/2Yi3Q_wg8Uc Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office District 2 responded to the scene around 9:00 p.m. and found a male lying in the roadway. Medical personnel pronounced the man deceased from his injuries. Investigators believe speed and lighting may have contributed to the crash. No other vehicles are believed to have been involved. An autopsy will determine whether intoxication played a role. The man's identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
15-year-old suspect arrested in fatal shooting of teen at Circle K gas station on North Braeswood
Houston

15-year-old suspect arrested in fatal shooting of teen at Circle K gas station on North Braeswood

HOUSTON, TX – A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenage male at a Circle K gas station in the 5400 block of North Braeswood Boulevard. The shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m. on September 19. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GLvkk-tIV4&t=454s According to the Houston Police Department, two groups met in the parking lot when a physical altercation broke out. The fight escalated, resulting in gunfire. The victim, identified as 15-year-old Kenneth Payne, was struck once in the chest and transported by private vehicle to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Today, HPD announced that the 15-year-old male suspect has also been charged with murder and was referred to the Harris County Juvenile Probation Authorities. His name or ph...
Two men shot during PlayStation sale at Cranbrook Forest Apartments
Harris County

Two men shot during PlayStation sale at Cranbrook Forest Apartments

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Deputies with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office responded to a shooting around 6:15 p.m. Thursday evening at the Cranbrook Forest Apartments located at 13875 Ella Blvd. https://youtu.be/nU0rb5a6J-c Upon arrival, deputies discovered two males suffering from gunshot wounds. A 38-year-old male was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A second male, believed to be about 20 years old, was pronounced deceased at the scene. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation indicates that the shooting occurred during a meeting to sell a PlayStation. During the exchange, a third male arrived, and an argument broke out that led to gunfire. The third male fled the scene and has not been identified. The Har...
Residents jump from window to escape fire that destroyed 16 units at Corridor at Westchase apartments
Houston

Residents jump from window to escape fire that destroyed 16 units at Corridor at Westchase apartments

HOUSTON, TX – More than 100 firefighters responded to a massive apartment fire that destroyed an entire building and displaced multiple residents early this morning. https://youtu.be/rKe6x2Ywg-g Crews were dispatched around 8:33 a.m. to the Corridor at Westchase apartments, located at 11201 Olympia Drive in west Houston. The first units arrived on scene at 8:37 a.m. and discovered heavy flames coming from Building 34, which housed 16 units. The fire quickly escalated to a 2-11 alarm, prompting a large-scale response from the Houston Fire Department. According to officials, the entire building was a total loss. Five of the 16 units were reportedly unoccupied at the time. The blaze was fully contained and extinguished by 10 a.m. Apartment management is working to rehouse displa...
Firefighters respond to rescue call at airport radar tower near IAH
Houston

Firefighters respond to rescue call at airport radar tower near IAH

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Fire Department responded Tuesday afternoon to a high angle rescue at the IAH ASDE Tower located at 18210 Aldine Westfield Road near George Bush Intercontinental Airport. https://youtu.be/k8gKFfsqZRU Firefighters were later seen climbing down the tower and leaving the area with rescue equipment. Details about the nature of the incident remain unclear, and there has been no official word regarding any injuries at this time. More information will follow if it becomes available.
Who killed Emilio Lee Vargas? Family still searches for answers almost one year later
Houston

Who killed Emilio Lee Vargas? Family still searches for answers almost one year later

HOUSTON, TX – Emilio Lee Vargas was killed almost one year ago, and his family is still searching for answers. https://youtu.be/XKSDN5stsbM According to his sister, Emilio was leaving a party on Chadwick Street in the Jacinto City area when he was shot once in the head. She states a neighbor near the home said he was left on the ground for more than 30 minutes without receiving any help before being transported to the hospital. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased just eight minutes after arriving. His sister believes he was targeted, not the victim of a drive-by shooting as initially reported. She says surveillance video supports her belief, showing that only one shot was fired. Emilio was a father-to-be at the time of his death, and his son was born on ...
Four shot, one deceased, following early morning nightclub shooting in Houston
Houston

Four shot, one deceased, following early morning nightclub shooting in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – An investigation is underway after four people were shot, one fatally, early Sunday morning in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/RlTYf0gOPCU According to Houston Police, officers first received a hospital check call around 5:06 a.m. after two people arrived at a hospital with gunshot wounds. The victims told officers they had been shot at a nightclub (El Caribe) on Rampart Street. When police went to the club, nothing appeared out of place. Just before 6 a.m., officers were called to a second location, a nightclub in the 6900 block of Ashcroft Drive, just south of Bellaire Boulevard, where they found two additional victims. One person was pronounced deceased at the scene, and another was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. In total, four people...
18-wheeler overturns on Beltway amid slick road conditions
Harris County, Houston

18-wheeler overturns on Beltway amid slick road conditions

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Deputy constables responded to a major accident overnight involving an overturned 18-wheeler in the 3500 block of North Sam Houston Parkway West near Antoine. https://youtu.be/geJYEVbgP-I The frontage was shut down while crews cleared the scene. According to Constable Mark Herman, the roadway was slick when the accident occurred. There is no word on injuries at this time.
Driver found with multiple gunshot wounds after crashing into a parked vehicle in Alief
Houston

Driver found with multiple gunshot wounds after crashing into a parked vehicle in Alief

HOUSTON, TX – A man was found shot to death inside a vehicle that crashed into a parked car outside a home in the 6400 block of Briar Terrace Saturday night. https://youtu.be/4wYX0GNfeyw Around 9 p.m., residents reported hearing a loud boom just outside their home. When they went outside to investigate, they discovered their parked vehicle had been struck. As they approached the vehicle that caused the crash, they saw the driver had been shot multiple times. The residents immediately called police. Houston Fire Department personnel responded and pronounced the driver deceased at the scene. At this time, it is unknown what led up to the shooting. The homeowners did not recognize the driver or the vehicle involved. Officers canvassed the area and knocked on nearby doors to coll...