Harris County

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a truck that struck a tree in the 5000 block of S Wayside Drive near Long Drive. https://youtu.be/ee3M1N6p9HA According to police, the crash occurred around 9:15 a.m. One individual was transported to a hospital, where they were pronounced deceased. Police have urged the public to avoid the area as vehicular crimes investigators are currently on the scene. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – Three Houston firefighters suffered severe burns while responding to an early morning fire at a small apartment complex on Jarmese Street. The incident, which occurred at approximately 5:28 a.m., left the firefighters trapped behind a heavy door, prompting a mayday call. https://youtu.be/zkZgntHNm6A "I'm here this morning to thank our firefighters, the leadership, and the rank and file", Mayor Whitmire said during a press conference. "Once again, we witness our first responders, our Houston firefighters, coming to the rescue of residents of a small apartment project. Using their training and their motivation and their commitment to placing their lives on the line. For Houstonians. Doing that this morning, three of them suffered injuries, severe burns." Houston Fire...

HOUSTON, TX – A fatal auto-pedestrian crash occurred Saturday night in the southbound lanes of the North Freeway near Cavalcade Street. https://youtu.be/FRCFNc_2CPE The incident happened around 8:34 p.m. when a pedestrian attempted to cross the main lanes from east to west, coming from the HOV lanes. A vehicle traveling southbound in lane three struck the pedestrian, who was pronounced deceased at the scene upon the arrival of Houston Fire Department personnel. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, provided information, and stated they were unable to avoid the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported, and the crash involved only one vehicle and the pedestrian. If you have any information about this crash, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or...

HOUSTON, TX – A man was critically injured in a shooting early Sunday morning following an argument in the 5300 block of Washington Avenue. https://youtu.be/GdGPOp1-xvc The incident occurred around 2:40 a.m. According to police, the argument escalated when the victim repeatedly told the suspect to leave him alone. The suspect then produced a firearm and shot the victim once in the chest before fleeing the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Police set up a perimeter and searched the surrounding area, near the 5100 block of Lillian Street, but the suspect was not located. If you have any information about this incident, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Friday night at Club Waikiki, located at 3115 Bay. https://youtu.be/WDSaGJgarLY Around 10:40 p.m., an adult male inside the bar was pronounced deceased after being shot once in the chest. Witnesses reported that a large adult male forced his way into the club, went straight to the victim, and fired a single shot before fleeing the scene. Investigators are working to confirm the suspect’s identity. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – A fatal accident occurred at the Phoenician Apartments, located at 2345 Bering Drive, around 8:34 a.m. https://youtu.be/9-5cgWMvfVM According to the Houston Police Department, the driver of a white Nissan Pathfinder was traveling at a low speed through an apartment complex when the vehicle struck a parked, unoccupied Toyota Land Rover. The vehicle came to a stop shortly after. The driver, a 53-year-old male, is believed to have suffered a medical episode and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Houston Fire Department paramedics. The identity of the deceased is pending notification of family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. No other persons or vehicles were involved in the crash. The investigation is ongoing.

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating a shooting at the Victoria Manor Apartments early Sunday morning that left one man injured https://youtu.be/Rz9IxaCHopQ The shooting occurred around 4:21 a.m. at 830 Victoria. According to police, initial reports suggest the incident may have stemmed from a dispute over a loud party. Investigators are also looking into the possibility of two shooters being involved, but this has yet to be confirmed. The case is being handled by the Houston Police Department's Major Assaults Division as they work to determine the circumstances and the role of the suspected shooters. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. We will update this story if more information...

HOUSTON, TX – A stolen box truck pursuit concluded at the Grace Cathedral Church parking lot near Tidwell and Mesa early Sunday morning. https://youtu.be/F3-SumAg6SA The Houston Police Department confirmed that the box truck was stolen and that the pursuit ended in the 8800 block of Tidwell @ Mesa. One suspect fled but was quickly apprehended.