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Man dies after crashing into pole in Northwest Houston

11Oct

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Harris County, Houston

Man dies after crashing into pole in Northwest Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man was pronounced deceased after crashing into a pole in the 8500 block of Breen Road. https://youtu.be/X7ZP3oS3Bt4 According to Constable Mark Herman, deputies with Precinct 4 responded to the scene and found the vehicle had struck a pole. The driver was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. The Harris County Constable’s Office, Precinct 4, is investigating the crash. More information will follow if it becomes available.

Man critically injured in shooting on Woodforest Boulevard

11Oct

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Harris County

Man critically injured in shooting on Woodforest Boulevard

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A man was critically injured in a shooting in the 12700 block of Woodforest Boulevard. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Harris County deputies responded to the scene and found an adult male, possibly in his 30s, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital in critical condition. Detectives with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the shooting. No suspect information has been released. More information will follow if it becomes available.

Lyft driver found dead in ditch in Louisiana; suspect killed fleeing on Houston freeway

11Oct

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Calcasieu Parish, Harris County

Lyft driver found dead in ditch in Louisiana; suspect killed fleeing on Houston freeway

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A man struck and killed while fleeing from a stolen vehicle near Beltway 8 and Wallisville Road was one of two suspects wanted in connection with the killing of a Lyft driver in Louisiana, according to Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory. https://youtu.be/4ZnCzEl3XNQ The homicide victim was identified as 62-year-old Lawanna J. Lewis of Lake Charles, a Lyft driver whose body was found shot to death in a ditch along Trousdale Road. She had been working as a Lyft driver when she was killed. A truck driver delivering to Phillips 66 discovered her body around 11 a.m. Investigators determined Lewis had been giving two men, identified as Tristan Bush, 26, of Lafayette, and Ethan Bush of Boyce, a ride prior to her death. It is still unclear if the trip was booke...

Man killed after running across North Freeway near North Main

11Oct

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Houston

Man killed after running across North Freeway near North Main

HOUSTON, TX – A homeless man was fatally struck while running across the North Freeway near North Main late Friday night. https://youtu.be/OJqWh-OXfMY The incident occurred around 10:36 p.m. when the man attempted to cross the freeway and swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle. The driver also swerved in the same direction, resulting in the man being hit. The victim was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The driver remained at the scene and did not appear to be intoxicated, though field sobriety tests were conducted to confirm. No charges have been filed at this time, as the driver had the right of way. The Houston Police Department’s Vehicular Crimes Division is handling the investigation.

Aggressor shot during road rage incident on North Freeway entrance ramp

11Oct

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Houston

Aggressor shot during road rage incident on North Freeway entrance ramp

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot after he became aggressive during a road rage incident on the North Main entrance ramp to the outbound North Freeway late Friday night. https://youtu.be/6RtuNHddqGI According to the Houston Police Department's Central Division, the man exited his vehicle around 11:50 p.m., confronted the driver ahead of him for moving too slowly, and began to beat on the car. The second driver gave a verbal warning before displaying a firearm and shooting the aggressor once during the altercation. The aggressor was treated at the scene and transported by the Houston Fire Department to a local hospital. He remains in stable condition. Police said the shooter is licensed and cooperative, and no charges have been filed at this time. The traffic backup that led to ...

Man found with multiple gunshot wounds in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Westridge

10Oct

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Houston

Man found with multiple gunshot wounds in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Westridge

HOUSTON, TX — A 22-year-old man was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the parking lot of an apartment complex in the 2400 block of Westridge just before 8:30 p.m. tonight. https://youtu.be/Hs5Ywb_2WIk Officers with the Houston Police Department responded to the shooting call and located the victim in the parking lot. Officers applied chest seals at the scene before the man was transported by the Houston Fire Department to a nearby hospital. He is currently listed in stable condition. No suspect or motive information has been released at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

One suspect arrested, another sought in July homicide on Sherwood Lane

10Oct

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Houston

One suspect arrested, another sought in July homicide on Sherwood Lane

HOUSTON, TEXAS — Charges have been filed in connection with the fatal shooting of 35-year-old Angel Chavira outside an apartment complex at 4603 Sherwood Lane on the night of July 5, 2025. https://youtu.be/48ZLIrdKaOM Octavio Garcia Cruz, 48, has been arrested and charged with murder in the 184th Criminal District Court. He was taken into custody on October 8 by members of the Houston Police Department's Gang Division Crime Reduction Unit and the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force. Cruz has been booked into the Harris County Jail. A second suspect remains at large. He is described only as a Hispanic male seen wearing a Barcelona t-shirt in surveillance video released by investigators on August 27. (shown towards the end of the above video) He is considered armed and danger...

Four dead after shooting spree across southwest Houston and Sugar Land

8Oct

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Houston, National

Four dead after shooting spree across southwest Houston and Sugar Land

HOUSTON, TX – A gunman went on a shooting spree across Sugar Land and southwest Houston Wednesday, leaving four people dead. https://youtu.be/lCYRqAH_huQ The first shooting occurred shortly before 1 p.m. in the 12900 block of Dairy Ashford Road near US 90 in Sugar Land. A woman was found shot inside her vehicle and later died at a hospital. The suspect fled the scene. Around 1:45 p.m., the gunman arrived at a mechanic shop in the 13000 block of Fondren Road in southwest Houston. After an argument and a witness recording him, he opened fire and killed two men, including the shop owner. A few miles away, at approximately 2 p.m., police responded to another shooting in the 8000 block of Creekbend Drive, where the gunman was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Poli...

Armed robbery crew shoots at officers while fleeing robbery

8Oct

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Houston

Armed robbery crew shoots at officers while fleeing robbery

HOUSTON, TX – According to Captain Ryan Watson, an armed robbery crew fired at police while fleeing a robbery, leading to a pursuit and crash near Canino and West Hardy Road. https://youtu.be/n4TbVqQXBgQ The robbery began about 11:15 a.m. when three suspects reportedly robbed the WSS clothing store in the 500 block of East Tidwell. Patrol officers obtained a description and surveillance photos of the suspects’ vehicle. The North Division’s patrol and crime suppression teams started to search the area and located the vehicle about 12:55 p.m. in front of the Advance Auto Parts at Airline and Tidwell, where the suspects were reportedly committing another robbery. As undercover officers attempted to watch the suspects, the suspects opened fire at police, striking no one. The suspect...

Texas woman charged with murder after shooting her husband

7Oct

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Harris County

Texas woman charged with murder after shooting her husband

SPRING, TX – According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, an adult male was fatally shot by his wife during a domestic disturbance in the 22900 block of Birman Wood Boulevard. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit conducted the investigation following the September 30 call for service. Although the case was initially expected to be referred to a grand jury, further investigation led to a murder charge being accepted against Brittany Pullman, for the death of her husband, Chad Pullman, 50. https://youtu.be/mvt1njEzm8s Members of the HCSO Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) arrested Pullman and booked her into the Harris County Jail. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.