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Man critically injured in possible drive-by shooting on Antoine Drive

16Aug

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Man critically injured in possible drive-by shooting on Antoine Drive

HOUSTON, TX – A man was critically injured in a possible drive-by shooting early Saturday morning in the 5500 block of Antoine Drive. https://youtu.be/C99InBUGu1w Houston Police and Fire Department crews responded and located a male victim in his mid-30s with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers on scene provided first aid, applying chest seals and tourniquets before the man was transported to a nearby hospital. He is reported to be in critical condition. According to police, a female called in the shooting, which is believed to have been a drive-by. No suspect information is available at this time. More information will follow if it becomes available.

19-year-old shot at Laguna Azul Apartments in Baytown

16Aug

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19-year-old shot at Laguna Azul Apartments in Baytown

BAYTOWN, TX – Baytown police are investigating a shooting that occurred at the Laguna Azul Apartments in the 1200 block of Northwood Drive about 10 p.m. Friday, August 15. https://youtu.be/0uoBxKwsNL4 Officers arrived on scene and located a 19-year-old male from Baytown with gunshot wounds to his legs. Officers immediately applied a tourniquet, and the victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where he is listed in stable condition. The case remains under investigation. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Baytown Police Department.

Murder-suicide under investigation in northwest Harris County

14Aug

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Murder-suicide under investigation in northwest Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a murder-suicide that occurred late Thursday morning at a two-story townhome in northwest Harris County. https://youtu.be/gN9_5e1VMjk According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, deputies received a 911 call at approximately 11 a.m. from a woman who stated she had been shot. She also indicated that the suspect was still inside the residence. Responding units arrived to find the woman critically wounded outside the home. She was transported to a hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. Deputies located a man upstairs inside the home with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim was described as a 30-year-old Black female, and the suspect as a 48-year-old Black mal...

Man fatally shot by Harris County Pct. 4 deputy after killing son-in-law during child custody dispute

14Aug

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Man fatally shot by Harris County Pct. 4 deputy after killing son-in-law during child custody dispute

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A man died after being shot by a Harris County Precinct 4 deputy following the fatal shooting of his son-in-law during a child custody dispute, according to Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman. https://youtu.be/ARCFu4ajBRI The incident happened Thursday in the 11000 block of Tanglehead Court, near Antoine Drive and North Sam Houston Parkway. Officials said Rafael Rodriguez, 73, shot his son-in-law, identified by family as Franklin Portillo, outside the home. Portillo was at the residence with his two young children. Family members stated Portillo’s wife, Rodriguez’s daughter, died two years ago. A responding deputy shot Rodriguez, and both men went down. CPR was administered to both victims. Portillo was pronounced deceased at the scene. Rodriguez was transporte...

Colby Tyler charged with capital murder in fatal shooting of Tony Tran during robbery

13Aug

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Colby Tyler charged with capital murder in fatal shooting of Tony Tran during robbery

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police have arrested Colby Tyler, 25, in connection with a fatal robbery and shooting that occurred at 7613 Boone Road about 4:35 p.m. on Aug. 12, 2025. Tyler is charged with capital murder, evading arrest, and tampering with evidence in the 177th State District Court. https://youtu.be/ftEJqwEX42w Officers responded to the location and found a 65-year-old male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Houston Fire Department paramedics transported him to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Investigators determined two suspects exited a vehicle, robbed, and shot the victim before fleeing in a vehicle driven by a third person. HPD Westside Patrol Crime Suppression Team officers located the suspect vehicle nearby. As they investigated, one suspect got ...

Man found fatally stabbed in middle of street in northeast Houston

12Aug

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Man found fatally stabbed in middle of street in northeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police homicide investigators are responding to the 4500 block of Pickfair Street after an adult male was found deceased in the middle of the street around 9 a.m. https://youtu.be/FkQbIGUoB2c Preliminary information indicates the victim sustained stab wounds. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Overturned 18-wheeler spotted on North Freeway feeder near Patton exit

10Aug

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Overturned 18-wheeler spotted on North Freeway feeder near Patton exit

HOUSTON, TX – An overturned 18-wheeler (shown below) was spotted on the northbound North Freeway feeder near the Patton Street exit Sunday evening by one of our viewers. The cause of the crash and any injuries are unknown at this time. HPD and heavy wreckers were said to be on scene. More information will follow if it becomes available.

Man injured in shooting on South Post Oak

10Aug

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Man injured in shooting on South Post Oak

HOUSTON, TX – A man was injured in a shooting early Sunday morning at the intersection of South Post Oak and Brookfield. https://youtu.be/TEt123Sbo2I The shooting was reported around 2:10 a.m. According to Houston Police, officers with the Southwest Patrol Division arrived to find a vehicle that had been struck multiple times by gunfire with several occupants inside. The occupants told police they were at the intersection when another vehicle pulled up and someone began shooting in their direction. The male driver, believed to be in his mid-30s, sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was transported by Houston Fire Department personnel to a local hospital in stable condition. No other injuries were reported. Police said there is no suspect or suspect vehicle description availa...

Man, woman drive to grandmother’s house after being shot to drop off children before calling 911

10Aug

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Man, woman drive to grandmother’s house after being shot to drop off children before calling 911

HOUSTON, TX – A man and a woman were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning in Houston. https://youtu.be/lzFP8xczrQg The shooting was reported around 12:30 a.m. in the 1500 block of Bland Street. According to Houston Police, the pair were believed to have been shot at a different location before driving to a grandmother’s residence to drop off their children. Officers arrived to find Houston Fire Department personnel rendering aid to both victims, who sustained gunshot wounds. They were transported to local hospitals in stable condition. No children were injured. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Man killed in shooting at Westchase Forest Apartments

10Aug

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Man killed in shooting at Westchase Forest Apartments

HOUSTON, TX – A man was killed in a shooting at the Westchase Forest Apartments in west Houston Saturday night. https://youtu.be/2PXzwXpAu_0 The shooting occurred around 10 p.m. in the 11355 block of Richmond Avenue. According to Houston Police, officers with the West Side Patrol Division arrived to find a large crowd in the area. Witnesses reported an altercation during a party that was followed by people scattering and gunfire being heard. A male, approximately 31 years old, sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Houston Fire Department personnel. Police said a firearm was recovered from the scene. The shooting happened in a foyer-type area outside of apartment two, near but not in the main parking lot. Several individuals have been de...