Harris County

HOUSTON, TX – A Houston Police sergeant shot a suspect after being pinned by a vehicle in the 5000 block of Westheimer around 5:20 p.m. Saturday evening, according to HPD. https://youtu.be/uJDjlT7myU8 The incident began when officers working an extra job near the Galleria identified a vehicle believed to be connected to a previous crime. As they approached, the driver exited a private property and began traveling against traffic on Westheimer. According to HPD, a sergeant approached the driver’s side, at which point he became pinned between the suspect’s vehicle and another object. The sergeant then discharged his weapon multiple times, striking the suspect in the torso. The suspect, identified only as a Black male, continued across Westheimer before coming to a stop. Officer...

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot during an altercation involving a new boyfriend and an ex-boyfriend at the Quail Creek Apartments in northwest Houston. https://youtu.be/za655LVjOLM Houston Police Department Northwest Patrol officers responded to the shooting around midnight in the 8000 block of Grow Lane. The confrontation occurred outdoors in a common area of the apartment complex. The victim, believed to be the ex-boyfriend and in his 30s, was shot once in the lower extremities. Responding officers applied a tourniquet to his leg before he was transported by Houston Fire Department medics to a nearby hospital, where he is listed in stable condition. A possible suspect is in custody. No children were present during the incident.

HOUSTON, TX – One person was transported to the hospital as a precaution following a house fire in the 5500 block of Weaver Drive in northeast Houston. https://youtu.be/1eCDtD5tdqg Houston Fire Department crews were dispatched to the scene around 10:11 p.m. and arrived by 10:15 p.m. to find the structure heavily involved in flames. Reports indicated that all occupants had exited the residence prior to firefighters’ arrival. Crews conducted an offensive fire attack while confirming that no one remained inside the structure. No firefighter injuries were reported. Arson investigators are on scene to determine the cause of the fire.

HOUSTON, TX – A motorcyclist was killed in a crash at the Northline Transit Center along the METRO Red Line just before 7 p.m. this evening. https://youtu.be/DakN23uI190 The motorcycle and rider appeared to be on the northbound tracks as well as debris. The METRO Police Department is handling the investigation. More information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – A fire was reported around 4:08 a.m. at Capt. Benny’s restaurant located at 10896 Northwest Freeway. https://youtu.be/uCscLMAXAfQ The cause of the fire and whether there were any injuries are unknown at this time. More information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – A multi-vehicle crash occurred around 12:14 a.m. in the 17100 block of the Eastex Freeway, involving a black sedan, a pickup truck, and an 18-wheeler. https://youtu.be/sSpnXtnJJWo The black sedan was reportedly traveling northbound at a high rate of speed and weaving through traffic before striking the pickup truck. The impact caused the pickup to collide with an 18-wheeler and then a utility pole. The driver of the black sedan was transported to the hospital in critical condition and remains in critical condition as of the last update. All other drivers and passengers involved were not injured. More information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – A pickup truck crashed into the side of the Snowflake Donuts building in the 4300 block of Lockwood around 1:50 a.m. https://youtu.be/0hWiufQrYy0 At least one person was transported to the hospital. More information will follow if it becomes available.