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Woman fatally shot, man injured in shooting on Hage Street
Houston

Woman fatally shot, man injured in shooting on Hage Street

HOUSTON, TX – A woman in her early 20s was fatally shot, and a man in his late 40s was injured during an altercation late Saturday night. The incident occurred around 11:50 p.m. in the 3800 block of Hage Street. Officers arrived to find the woman with a gunshot wound to her stomach. CPR and aid were administered, and she was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival. A man at the scene sustained gunshot wounds to his shoulder and chest. He was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Preliminary information suggests the pair were involved in a physical altercation that led to the shooting. Investigators believe the two were in a current or past relationship, but the exact nature of their connection is still under investiga...
Driver pronounced deceased in multi-vehicle crash on North Freeway
Harris County

Driver pronounced deceased in multi-vehicle crash on North Freeway

HOUSTON, TX – A multi-vehicle crash on the North Freeway resulted in the death of an unidentified male driver Saturday night. The incident occurred at approximately 8:55 p.m. in the 16000 block of the North Freeway on the main lanes. According to preliminary findings, a silver 2015 Honda Civic, traveling northbound, failed to control its speed and struck the back of a silver 2022 Kia SUV. The impact caused the Kia to lose control and be struck again by a silver 2018 BMW sedan. Occupants of the Kia and BMW were transported to local hospitals with minor injuries. The driver of the Honda Civic, who was not wearing a seat belt, was found with no signs of life at the scene by Harris County ESD 11 EMS. It is currently unknown if intoxication was a factor in the crash. The Harris Cou...
Car Fire on I-10 near Wilcrest
Houston

Car Fire on I-10 near Wilcrest

HOUSTON, Texas (Jan. 18, 2025) – A blue Hyundai caught fire today in the main lanes of Interstate 10 near Wilcrest just before 6 p.m. The photo above is from one of our readers. It remains unknown if there were any injuries. Houston TranStar had three lanes shut down as of 8 p.m. More information will follow if it becomes available. If you have any story tips, you can email them as well to tips@houstonstringer.com.
Pedestrian struck and killed on Highway 6 in Harris County
Harris County

Pedestrian struck and killed on Highway 6 in Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A pedestrian was struck and killed in a crash on Highway 6 just north of Bellaire Boulevard. https://youtu.be/7eV1gStBxKA The incident occurred around 10:02 p.m. when a 70-year-old female driver traveling northbound on Highway 6 struck a pedestrian crossing westbound on foot. The pedestrian, described as a Hispanic male between 50 and 60 years old, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Speed and intoxication do not appear to be factors at this time. The driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with investigators. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Road rage leads to self-defense shooting and citizen’s arrest by victim in Houston
Houston

Road rage leads to self-defense shooting and citizen’s arrest by victim in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A road rage incident escalated into a self-defense shooting Friday night, leaving one man injured and subsequently arrested by the victim in the 5300 block of North McCarty. https://youtu.be/BoaKVXlxV-A The confrontation began around 9:30 p.m. on the 610 Loop, where a man in his mid-40s engaged in reckless driving, including swerving and brake-checking, targeting a vehicle occupied by a 20-year-old driver and his pregnant girlfriend. According to police, the aggressor pursued the couple off the freeway. At one point, he started to go the wrong way to get in front of them, swerved in front of their car, and blocked them before running up to the car with his hands near his pockets. Fearing for their safety, the young driver, a former security guard, fired shots in se...
Construction worker killed, another seriously injured in crash involving intoxicated driver
Houston

Construction worker killed, another seriously injured in crash involving intoxicated driver

HOUSTON, TX – A construction worker was fatally struck, and another was seriously injured, in a crash involving a suspected intoxicated driver in the 4100 block of West Orem earlier this morning in front of Madison High School. https://youtu.be/xzS3l12HzjM According to the Houston Police Department, the incident occurred around 8:48 a.m. when a Nissan Sentra, driven by a 39-year-old man, disregarded traffic barriers set up to protect a sidewalk construction crew. The vehicle struck and killed one worker and seriously injured another. A third worker narrowly avoided being hit. The Sentra continued into a utility pole before spinning into the intersection and colliding with a Lexus. The driver of the Lexus was not injured. The driver of the Sentra showed signs of intoxication at ...
Deputy shot and killed near Dollar Tree on Stella Link Road, blue alert issued
Houston

Deputy shot and killed near Dollar Tree on Stella Link Road, blue alert issued

HOUSTON, TX – According to the Houston Police Department, a Brazoria County Sheriff’s Deputy has passed away after being shot near the Dollar Tree store in the 9300 block of Stella Link Road, close to the 610 South Loop. https://youtu.be/XtuDCT896Zc The deputy was transported to Ben Taub Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. He was identified as Deputy Vargas, a 17 year veteran of the Brazoria County Sheriff's Department. He leaves behind a wife and three children. Police have identified the suspect as Robert Lee Davis, also known as Sean Christopher Davis, 56. He is described as a Black male, approximately 5'10", weighing 200 pounds, and was last seen wearing a blue Nike hoodie with white lettering, blue jeans, and blue sneakers. The suspect fled the scene on foot...
Son accused of stabbing mother multiple times at Starwood Farms Townhomes
Harris County

Son accused of stabbing mother multiple times at Starwood Farms Townhomes

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a family disturbance at the Starwood Farms Townhomes where a woman was repeatedly stabbed by her adult son. https://youtu.be/iDblvNih25k The incident occurred inside a unit at the apartment complex, where deputies discovered the injured woman and detained the suspect at the scene. Both the victim and the suspect sustained injuries during the altercation and were transported to the hospital, where they are reported to be in stable condition. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez via X, the woman was stabbed multiple times. Witnesses are being interviewed to gather more details about the events leading up to the stabbing. Authorities revealed that the residence has been the site of prior d...
Life Flight called after a man strikes a tree at a high rate of speed on Barker Cypress
Harris County

Life Flight called after a man strikes a tree at a high rate of speed on Barker Cypress

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A single-vehicle crash involving a tree and a high-speed impact prompted a response from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office late Saturday night. https://youtu.be/1N2JNByxNJU The crash occurred around 10:40 p.m. in the 13000 block of Barker Cypress Road. According to deputies, the vehicle was traveling southbound at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control, causing the car to strike a tree in the center median. The impact was so severe that the vehicle’s engine separated and struck another southbound vehicle. Fortunately, no one in the second vehicle was injured. The driver, the sole occupant of the first vehicle, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to a hospital in the Texas Medical Center due to the velocity of the crash. Inves...