Harris County

MISSOURI CITY, TX – Firefighters responded to a house fire in the 6700 block of Fuqua in Missouri City. https://youtu.be/_7_SXU8kATk Heavy flames were coming from the home as crews with the Houston Fire Department worked to extinguish the fire. There were initial reports that people may have been trapped inside, but all the occupants managed to make it out before HFD arrived. Ten people were displaced but fortunately, there were not any injuries. It is unknown at this time if there were any injuries. The cause of the fire has not been released. Spiderman also responded to the scene during the incident. The investigation is ongoing.

HOUSTON, TX – An adult male was killed in a suspected hit-and-run crash along Scott Street near Anita Street. https://youtu.be/jqJvnyX3MTM Houston Police Department Vehicular Crimes Division investigators responded to the 3000 block of Scott, where all northbound lanes were shut down as officers investigated an auto-pedestrian fatality. According to police, investigators believe one or possibly multiple vehicles initially struck the man, leaving him in a moving lane of traffic next to the Metro rail line. A female driver then ran over him after he was already on the ground. Police said the female driver remained at the scene and has cooperated with investigators. At this time, she is not considered a suspect, and officers said the evidence supports her account. The case is...

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot and killed by officers during an officer-involved shooting outside a hotel in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/wtWJb4KwmTU Police responded shortly after 9 p.m. to a shooting in progress at the Comfort Inn & Suites located at 11050 Southwest Freeway. Officers arrived within minutes and observed a male suspect walking from the south side of the building holding a rifle. According to police, officers gave repeated verbal commands for the suspect to drop the weapon. The suspect refused, and officers discharged their firearms. The suspect, described as a Hispanic male in his 60s, was struck and pronounced deceased at the scene. Police said a female complainant was later found inside one of the hotel rooms with a minor injury. Investigators beli...

HOUSTON, TX – A man was taken into custody after heavy smoke activated the sprinkler system at a hotel along the North Freeway, prompting a response from Houston police and the SWAT team. https://youtu.be/eaXuSI82Amg Patrol officers responded to a call at the Suburban Studios located at 13505 North Freeway after reports of smoke coming from a room. The smoke was significant enough to activate the hotel’s sprinkler system. Officers attempted to make contact with the man inside the room but initially received no response. According to police, there were reports the man may have been armed and was acting in a threatening manner when civilians attempted to check on him. Those individuals backed away before officers arrived. SWAT officers and negotiators were called to the scene. ...

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot and killed in the parking lot of a gas station in southeast Houston. https://youtu.be/9Tby9uRUO6w Around 10 p.m., officers with the Houston Police Department Southeast Patrol Division responded to a shooting call at 6500 MLK at a Valero gas station. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the parking lot. Officers rendered aid and performed CPR until the Houston Fire Department arrived and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. One possible suspect is in custody. The investigation is ongoing.

HOUSTON, TX – A homeowner was shot and killed during an apparent burglary at a residence in west Houston. https://youtu.be/VK_2kpZSKEE Houston Police Department officers were dispatched shortly after midnight to the 1200 block of South Kirkwood Road and arrived around 12:20 a.m. The caller reported hearing glass breaking and what sounded like someone actively trying to enter the home. The caller then contacted their spouse to come to the residence. Police said an altercation occurred inside the home before officers arrived, and gunfire was exchanged. Two people were shot and transported to area hospitals. A Hispanic male, approximately 60 to 65 years old, who lived at the home, was pronounced deceased at the hospital. A Black male, approximately 40 to 45 years old, identified as...

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police executed a warrant at an after-hours club in northwest Houston following ongoing complaints from neighbors about late-night activity and disturbances, resulting in two arrests. https://youtu.be/kZ8suxRCoBE The enforcement action took place at 6505 Antoine, just south of West Little York, at a business operating as Mambo’s. According to police, residents from nearby apartment complexes and a church in the area reported the club had been operating until five or six in the morning. Officers said the parking lot was consistently full each night and that patrons were allegedly leaving intoxicated, resulting in accidents and disturbances. Police said patrol officers with the North Division regularly responded to calls at the location for reported assaul...

HOUSTON, TX – Police are investigating after a 58-year-old man was struck in a drive-by shooting in the 6600 block of Sherman. https://youtu.be/jNB6P4b0BvI The man was sleeping when he heard gunshots. He was transported to a hospital in stable condition and was talking. Police believe the shooting may have been random. No other information has been released, and there are no details on suspects at this time. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.