Sunday, August 31

Harris County

Harris County

Man found deceased in main lanes of the Southwest Freeway
Houston

Man found deceased in main lanes of the Southwest Freeway

HOUSTON, TX - A man was found dead after being found in the main lanes of the Southwest Freeway Friday night. The man was found around 10:30 p.m. Friday night on the inbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway just before the Bissonnet exit. According to police, they are not sure if he was struck or ran over by a vehicle but they did say that there were no vehicles connected to the crash that remained at the scene. The crash is still under investigation and police urge the public to contact them if they know anything about the crash.
Man dies after being hit by garbage truck on Eastex Freeway
Houston

Man dies after being hit by garbage truck on Eastex Freeway

HOUSTON, TX - A man is dead following after a garbage truck slammed into him on the Eastex Freeway. The crash occurred in the 14400 block of the Eastex Freeway just after 5 a.m. The above photo was sent in to us by one of our readers. If you have any story ideas or photos, you can send them as well to tips@houstonstringer.com or via one of our social channels. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the man, identified ass Yunier Laza Chavez was in a 2003 Honda Accord headed northbound. A 2018 Mack chassis-cab (CMV) being used as a garbage truck was also traveling northbound. At one point, police say Chavez swerved across all traffic lanes. The operator of the garbage truck attempted to avoid striking him by swerving into lane number 4, but Chavez also suddenly...
Man recovering after being found shot by family members
Houston

Man recovering after being found shot by family members

HOUSTON, TX - A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot by family members. The shooting occurred at The Life at Grand Oaks Apartment Complex in the 5500 block of De Soto around 3:40 a.m. https://youtu.be/Pbtbro9Dnzc According to police, the man's family heard a commotion outside and found the victim, a young adult male. He was transported to the hospital by HFD.
Two homeless men shot under freeway overpass
Houston

Two homeless men shot under freeway overpass

HOUSTON, TX - Two homeless men are now recovering in the hospital after they were shot underneath a freeway overpass in Houston. The shooting occurred under the freeway overpass underneath the North Freeway on Crosstimbers around 2:20 a.m. You can watch the full update from HPD below: https://youtu.be/APa9f-Q6bmM According to HPD, one of the men was found at a nearby IHOP and the other was found at a bus stop. The suspect, who may have been in a silver car might be responsible but has since left the scene.
One child, and three teens were shot by suspects believed to be teens during targeted shooting
Houston

One child, and three teens were shot by suspects believed to be teens during targeted shooting

HOUSTON, TX - Last night, a 10 year old and three teens (14, 15, and 16) were shot in what police say is a targeted shooting. The shooting occurred around 9 p.m. in the 2200 block of Collier. You can watch the update below: https://youtu.be/0F8J3ZuO5qE According to police, one of the victims was shot in the abdomen and the others were shot in their extremities. The suspects, who are believed to be three teens fled the scene. If you have any information about the shooting you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department's Major Assaults, the Family Violence Division, or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Newborn found deceased in front of concrete industrial plant
Harris County

Newborn found deceased in front of concrete industrial plant

HARRIS COUNTY, TX - A newborn was found deceased in front of a concrete industrial plant Tuesday afternoon according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. The baby was found in the 15000 block of Henry in north Harris County. https://youtu.be/iwwKb9uzCYY This is a developing story and we will update you as soon as we learn more.
One person is dead after fatal accident on Greens  Rd near Hardy Bridge
Houston

One person is dead after fatal accident on Greens Rd near Hardy Bridge

HOUSTON, TX - One person is dead following a car accident Tuesday morning. https://youtu.be/UQhM8pMz-CU The accident took place in the 1000 block of Greens near the Hardy Bridge in front of the Salado at Cityview Apartment Complex. This is a developing story and we will update you as soon as we learn more.
Officers find a man with a self-inflicted gunshot wound after he shot and killed a woman
Houston

Officers find a man with a self-inflicted gunshot wound after he shot and killed a woman

HOUSTON, TX - A man and woman were found in the back bedroom of a residence yesterday after police say he shot himself and the woman multiple times in a murder and attempted suicide. The shooting happened yesterday around 4:10 p.m. in the 5200 block of Ridgestone Lane. https://youtu.be/y_Ewcftt7KE According to police, officers made entry after a family member told officers that a woman and a man were in the residence and both needed help when they responded to an assault in progress. When they went inside, they found the woman and the man in a back bedroom. Both were transported via Life Flight to the hospital where the woman was pronounced deceased. The suspect was treated at the hospital and is still hospitalized at this time. Police say the investigation is ongoin...
Transformer fire at Air Liquide Gas Plant on Bay Area Blvd
Harris County

Transformer fire at Air Liquide Gas Plant on Bay Area Blvd

(LA PORTE, TX) - Crews responded to the 11400 block of Bay Area to the Air Liquide Gas Plant Sunday afternoon after a transformer reportedly caught on fire. https://youtu.be/D_HDo0QZVa0 According to La Porte Emergency Management, the fire was mostly out at 6:40 p.m. but crews will remain on scene to suppress any hot spots. La Porte Emergency Management also noted an increased amount of flaring from other facilities due to a power outage in the area as a precaution. Harris County Pollution Control is also on scene monitoring the air to make sure there are no impacts to air quality.
Nightclub manager struck and killed by man trying to hit his significant other with car
Houston

Nightclub manager struck and killed by man trying to hit his significant other with car

HOUSTON, TX - A nightclub manager who was getting ready to go home was struck and killed by a man who was trying to run over his significant other https://youtu.be/jwaPCS-S6t8?si=YPTiDT-ItiVIIQKn The accident happened in front of Space Nightclub in the 2400 block of San Jacinto around 3 a.m. According to police, there was some sort of domestic violence happening inside one of the nightclubs in the area. Security staff was able to break and they left the nightclub. Shortly after, the man started to drive around the nightclub and struck multiple cars. At one point he saw his significant other and tried to hit her with his car. She was able to get out of the way but he struck an innocent bystander at the time. The bystander, was a manager of one of the nightclubs in the area. T...