Harris County

HOUSTON, TX – A three-alarm fire displaced hundreds of residents at the 3 Corners West Apartments on Teague Street in northwest Houston. https://youtu.be/oBoeBylj-Fs The Houston Fire Department responded around 6:20 p.m. Tuesday. Firefighters arrived within minutes and switched to a defensive attack as the blaze spread. More than 100 firefighters ultimately responded to the scene. One firefighter was transported to Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center for a shoulder injury. A second firefighter suffered a heat-related illness but did not require hospital transport. The American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast is assisting displaced residents with emergency shelter and recovery support. More information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the Fiesta parking lot in the 4100 block of Fulton Street about 11:15 a.m. Tuesday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3DUgWZvbVA According to investigators, a 61-year-old male was riding a white Moto Guzzi motorcycle eastbound on Patton when a gray Honda HR-V, traveling westbound, failed to yield while making a left turn into the Fiesta parking lot. The motorcycle lost control, fell, and slid into the Honda. Paramedics transported the motorcyclist to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. Police said the 37-year-old female driver of the Honda remained at the scene, did not show signs of intoxication,...

HOUSTON, TX – A two-alarm fire broke out Tuesday at the Del Mar Apartments located at 10909 Gulf Freeway in southeast Houston. https://youtu.be/unGt4Q6ZZs0?si=jhIG6uhMY4xgrHsB Houston Fire Department crews responded to the blaze, which prompted an evacuation of residents. The cause of the fire has not been officially determined. One worker at the complex stated the fire may have started from a candle, but this has not been confirmed by HFD. Residents also voiced ongoing concerns about living conditions at the complex. One resident said her air conditioning has been out for more than a year, calling the unit unlivable along with other reported issues. No official information has been released on injuries or the extent of damage. More details are expected once HFD completes its...

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police responded to the Warwick of Westchase Apartments in the 10900 block of Meadowglen shortly after 5 p.m. Monday. https://youtu.be/WXK06uOvYAo According to investigators, officers were dispatched after three children ages 3, 2, and 1 were found in the complex parking lot asking for food. When officers spoke with the children, they learned their parents were inside an apartment. Police entered the apartment and discovered an adult male and adult female deceased. Investigators said the case appears to be a murder-suicide. Homicide investigators and the crime scene unit are handling the investigation. Officials believe the deaths may have occurred more than 24 hours before officers arrived. The relationship of the adults to the children has not been off...

HOUSTON, TX – Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred around 3 p.m. Monday in the 12500 block of Church Road. https://youtu.be/szUbi4owFag According to investigators, an adult male was shot at least once behind a residence. Relatives inside the home reported hearing gunfire before the man crawled through the back door. He was transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. A possible suspect vehicle described as a silver or gold sedan was seen leaving the location at a high rate of speed. Detectives are reviewing possible witnesses and nearby business surveillance footage. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. . .

HOUSTON, TX – South Central patrol units and Harris County Precinct 6 Constables responded Monday afternoon to the 800 block of North York Street. https://youtu.be/lm3UzwE2D4M According to Houston police, a dive team entered Buffalo Bayou after reports of a possible body in the water. The team located and recovered a mannequin arm. No further details have been released at this time. More information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the 5500 block of North Braeswood Boulevard about 6:25 a.m. Monday. https://youtu.be/ylLwRr7XkHA According to Houston police, a white Ford F-350 was traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed when the driver failed to maintain a single lane. The truck veered off the road, struck a light pole, hit the edge of the bridge rail, and then flipped across the ravine before coming to rest in shallow water. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the 27-year-old male driver deceased at the scene. His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. The investigation is continuing. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Departmen...

HOUSTON, TX – An elderly man was found with a gunshot wound inside a disabled vehicle early Sunday morning as Houston police and firefighters investigated another crash downtown. https://youtu.be/aZCC7rfGDMA The incident began around 5:33 a.m. when Houston Fire Department and Houston Police Department units responded to a wreck on Interstate 45 near Pierce. While assisting with traffic control, an HFD unit struck an unoccupied HPD vehicle. That minor crash was moved off the freeway to the area in front of 500 Jefferson. During the investigation, an HPD officer was also involved in a separate minor crash at the intersection of Smith and Brazos. No injuries were reported in either crash. As officers wrapped up that scene, they went to assist a disabled vehicle at the same inter...

HOUSTON, TX – A 40-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot late Saturday night in northeast Houston. https://youtu.be/r0KttcBMR70 Houston Police Department officers with the Northeast Patrol Division responded around 11:15 p.m. to a shooting call in the 3000 block of Altoona Street. Officers located the victim inside his vehicle. He was transported by the Houston Fire Department to a local hospital, where he is reported to be in stable condition. Investigators determined the shooting occurred at a gas station near Hirsch and Calvacade, where the victim had been engaged in conversation with another individual before being shot. No further details about the suspect or motive are available at this time. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houst...

HOUSTON, TX – A man was found fatally shot near a bus stop in north Houston Saturday night. https://youtu.be/V3XDYBF0fH8 Houston Police Department officers with the North Central Division responded around 9 p.m. to a shooting call in the 7400 block of North Main Street. According to investigators, the victim had been seated at a bus stop and speaking with his girlfriend on FaceTime when an unknown male approached and engaged him in a brief conversation. The victim suddenly ran off before the call went silent. The girlfriend, concerned, tracked his location using his iPhone and found him lying in a nearby grassy area. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS...