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At 1:26 a.m. on July 8, 2023, firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire at a warehouse located at 9801 Harwin Dr., Houston. The blaze resulted in an estimated $110,000 in damage, but swift action from the fire department reportedly saved an additional $15,000 in property. Responding units arrived on scene within six minutes of the initial alert to find heavy smoke and fire emanating from the large warehouse. Firefighters immediately engaged, protecting a nearby building while forcing entry into the warehouse to conduct a primary search. A second alarm was triggered, prompting additional units to be dispatched; however, these extra units were swiftly returned to service as the fire was quickly extinguished. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident. The cause of the fire ...

On July 1, 2023, at around 3:11 a.m., an adult homeless man was found critically injured after a shooting near 7600 De Moss in Houston. Fellow homeless individuals in the area reported hearing a gunshot followed by the barking of the victim's dog. Upon checking on him, they discovered he had been shot. The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Further details of the incident are currently unknown.

At 1:26 a.m. on July 8, 2023, firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire at a warehouse located at 9801 Harwin Dr., Houston. The blaze resulted in an estimated $110,000 in damage, but swift action from the fire department reportedly saved an additional $15,000 in property. Responding units arrived on scene within six minutes of the initial alert to find heavy smoke and fire emanating from the large warehouse. Firefighters immediately engaged, protecting a nearby building while forcing entry into the warehouse to conduct a primary search. A second alarm was triggered, prompting additional units to be dispatched; however, these extra units were swiftly returned to service as the fire was quickly extinguished. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident. The cause of the fire is...

A multi-vehicle collision occurred on July 7, 2023, around 11:34 p.m. in the 2600 block of FM 1960 E, Houston. According to the Atascocita Fire Department, the crash involved several vehicles, with the vehicle likely responsible for the accident rolling over and catching fire. The driver of this vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. Speeding or reckless driving is speculated as the cause of the accident. Two elderly individuals, a male and a female both in their sixties, were extricated from their vehicle and airlifted to the hospital for emergency care. A third driver involved in the collision declined medical transport. Investigation into the incident is ongoing and the Harris County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation.

A multi-vehicle collision occurred on July 7, 2023, around 11:34 p.m. in the 2600 block of FM 1960 E, Houston. According to the Atascocita Fire Department, the crash involved several vehicles, with the vehicle likely responsible for the accident rolling over and catching fire. The driver of this vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. Speeding or reckless driving is speculated as the cause of the accident. Two elderly individuals, a male and a female both in their sixties, were extricated from their vehicle and airlifted to the hospital for emergency care. A third driver involved in the collision declined medical transport. Investigation into the incident is ongoing and the Harris County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation.

On July 3, 2023, at 9:48 p.m., Houston firefighters responded to a substantial wildland/grass fire near 8006 Rand St. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a large grass fire spreading across two to three acres. The teams promptly set about dampening the area around the sides of the fire and called for additional units. Support from the Wildland division of the Houston Fire Department (HFD), along with a drone, was requested. Firefighters established a fire watch on the neighborhood street north of the fire to protect nearby properties and residents. The blaze was successfully brought under control and fully extinguished. As there are currently no reports of injuries, property damage, or property saved, the incident's full impact remains unclear. HFD Arson investigators have been call...

Aminah Gardner, a 57-year-old rideshare driver, was fatally struck in a hit-and-run crash while changing her tire on the Katy Freeway (West Interstate Highway 10) around 2:25 a.m. on Sunday, July 2. According to reports from the HPD Vehicular Crimes Division, Gardner had pulled onto the shoulder of the eastbound lanes of the freeway and was in the process of changing her tire when she was hit by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene without stopping to render aid. Paramedics pronounced Gardner deceased at the scene. The vehicle involved in the hit-and-run is described as white and was found to be missing a side mirror, which was recovered at the crash site. The Houston Police Department is urging anyone with information about the driver or vehicle involved in the incident ...

July 4, 2023 - Around 1:00 a.m., a high-speed pursuit in Houston resulted in a crash at the intersection of Little York and the Eastex Freeway. Official information about the incident has not yet been released. The chase, which began at an unknown location, saw the suspect's vehicle traveling at high speed, headed southbound before FM 1960. The vehicle continued its high-speed journey, exited the Eastex Freeway, and took a right turn onto Little York heading westbound, where it ultimately crashed into a median. Based on radio traffic, it appears a suspect may have been detained following the crash, although this information has yet to be officially confirmed.

July 1, 2023 - Around 10:30 p.m., a fatal shooting took place after a pool party at 3131 West Bellfort Avenue, resulting in the arrest of 25-year-old Christopher McDade. McDade has been charged with murder in the 183rd State District Court. The identity of the 21-year-old male victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. According to HPD Homicide Division, officers responded to a shooting call at an apartment complex at the above address. They discovered the victim in the parking lot, who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The shooting was confirmed to have occurred following a verbal and physical altercation between McDade and the victim. McDade was taken into custody at the scene and has since been charged ...

July 4, 2023 - Around 1:00 a.m., a high-speed pursuit in Houston resulted in a crash at the intersection of Little York and the Eastex Freeway. Official information about the incident has not yet been released. The chase, which began at an unknown location, saw the suspect's vehicle traveling at high speed, headed southbound before FM 1960. The vehicle continued its high-speed journey, exited the Eastex Freeway, and took a right turn onto Little York heading westbound, where it ultimately crashed into a median. Based on radio traffic, it appears a suspect may have been detained following the crash, although this information has yet to be officially confirmed.