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Man arrested after shooting, killing estranged wife, firing at deputies before SWAT response

11Apr

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Harris County

Man arrested after shooting, killing estranged wife, firing at deputies before SWAT response

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A woman was killed during a domestic disturbance at a home in the Cypress area. https://youtu.be/DKPYiUURYtw The shooting occurred around 9:00 p.m. in the 14100 block of Cypress Falls in the Fairwood subdivision near Grant Road. According to Harris County Precinct 4, deputies along with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to a weapons disturbance call at the residence. A 44-year-old female was shot by her estranged husband during the incident. The suspect fled the scene but was later located in the area by Harris County Precinct 4 and DPS at the dead end of Fallbrook near Walnut Lake in the Wortham Falls subdivision. Authorities said the suspect was still armed and discharged a weapon at arriving officers. The Harris County SWAT team responded,...

Lawsuit against Dr. Candice Matthews and others dismissed for want of prosecution

10Apr

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Houston

Lawsuit against Dr. Candice Matthews and others dismissed for want of prosecution

HOUSTON, TX – A lawsuit filed by Jenifer Knighton of QX Global News against Dr. Candice Matthews and Quanell X has been dismissed for want of prosecution, according to a public statement released by Dr. Matthews. https://youtu.be/cBPdV_zLoro In the statement, Dr. Matthews said the case “has officially been dismissed for want of prosecution,” indicating that the claims were not advanced in court. Dr. Matthews stated the lawsuit had been filed and publicized but “fell apart” when it came time to move forward and substantiate the claims, adding that “the court has now spoken.” She further stated that her work, along with others named in the lawsuit, focuses on “facts, accountability, and public awareness,” and described the legal action as an attempt to retaliate against advocac...

City inspectors, councilman respond to conditions at La Casita apartments

10Apr

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Houston

City inspectors, councilman respond to conditions at La Casita apartments

HOUSTON, TX – City of Houston inspectors, a property representative, and a council member responded following a walkthrough at La Casita apartments where residents previously described ongoing issues inside their units. https://youtu.be/QIhoe_zQMRA The property is located at 313 Sunnyside Street. At the follow up, several inspectors from the City of Houston, including public works and the health department, came out to the complex. Carl Wilson with Eureka Holdings, the company associated with La Casita, was also present, along with Councilman Willie Davis. During the visit, conditions inside units were again discussed and observed, including big roaches, mold, amongst other things. Some issues were reported to have been fixed after the initial walkthrough, including a leak...

Crash leaves car overturned along the Beltway 8 feeder in north Houston

10Apr

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Houston

Crash leaves car overturned along the Beltway 8 feeder in north Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A car overturned along the Beltway 8 feeder road just before Aldine Westfield in northeast Houston. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwl8vXUUnzo The crash occurred at 1100 North Sam Houston Parkway East, where one person was transported to a hospital. The individual may have been ejected and a pole may have been damaged as well. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Shooting leaves man dead in southeast Houston after interaction at apartment complex

10Apr

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Houston

Shooting leaves man dead in southeast Houston after interaction at apartment complex

HOUSTON, TX – A man in his 20s was pronounced deceased after a shooting at a nearby apartment complex in southeast Houston Thursday evening. https://youtu.be/GKdcNXpVh1Q The shooting occurred around 5 p.m. near the intersection of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Van Fleet, where the man was found deceased. According to the Houston Police Department, the man had some kind of interaction at the apartment complex near MLK and Van Fleet with two other men, during which shots were fired, before driving to the intersection where he was pronounced deceased. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

NBA Ben 10 among two critically injured after shooting inside Confessions on Kirby Drive

9Apr

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Houston, National

NBA Ben 10 among two critically injured after shooting inside Confessions on Kirby Drive

HOUSTON, TX – Two people were critically injured following a shooting inside Confessions on Kirby Drive after a physical altercation escalated into gunfire. https://youtu.be/RaRqqqZup7Q The shooting occurred at a venue in the 3200 block of Kirby Drive. Around 20 to 30 patrons and staff were inside at the time. According to the Houston Police Department, a physical altercation broke out after a group attempted to take a man’s chains. Police say the man was beaten by several people before pulling out a gun and firing, striking two individuals, but it is not known if they were bystanders or were part of the altercation. One victim, believed to be in his late 20s, was shot multiple times in the torso. Another, believed to be in his mid-20s, was shot several times in his arms and ...

Man shot following argument along Gulf Freeway feeder, woman detained

8Apr

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Houston

Man shot following argument along Gulf Freeway feeder, woman detained

HOUSTON, TX - A viewer sent in a video of a shooting scene along the Gulf Freeway feeder in southeast Houston. https://youtu.be/KkoQ7-E2_Ic The shooting occurred around 11 a.m. at the intersection of the Gulf Freeway feeder and Telephone Road. According to the Houston Police Department, the incident began as an argument before the male was shot. What that argument was about is unknown at this time. He was transported to a local hospital, and his condition is not known at this time. A woman has been detained in connection with the shooting. This is a developing story, and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Motorcycle chase from Bellaire ends at parking lot takeover in southeast Houston

8Apr

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Houston

Motorcycle chase from Bellaire ends at parking lot takeover in southeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A motorcycle pursuit that began in the Bellaire area ended in southeast Houston at a parking lot takeover. https://youtu.be/XcbsPaYXyyE The chase came to an end at the corner of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Bellfort as the motorcycle rider, with police units trailing behind, entered a parking lot where a takeover was already underway. According to our viewer, the rider was taken into custody. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

8Apr

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Harris County

Man struck by cement truck on FM 2920

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A pedestrian was transported to a hospital in serious condition after reportedly being struck by a vehicle in north Harris County. https://youtu.be/6VK5LD2Et4U The crash occurred around 3:20 a.m. in the 2400 block of FM 2920. An adult male was walking southbound across FM 2920 when a cement truck traveling eastbound attempted to avoid him but struck the victim. No intoxication is suspected. Officials said the roadway is expected to reopen within the next hour. It could not be confirmed whether the Chucky doll at the scene was already there before the crash or belonged to the victim. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Vehicle crashes into horse before striking pole, driver extricated in north Houston

8Apr

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Harris County, Houston

Vehicle crashes into horse before striking pole, driver extricated in north Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A vehicle crashed into a horse before striking a pole in north Houston just before 11 p.m. https://youtu.be/mmMiOJT4hnY The crash occurred in the 18500 block of Aldine Westfield. The driver had to be extricated from the vehicle and was transported to a local hospital. A horse was pronounced deceased at the scene. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.