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Child struck by teen driver while rollerblading in northwest Harris County, flown to hospital

20Jan

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Harris County

Child struck by teen driver while rollerblading in northwest Harris County, flown to hospital

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A child was flown to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in the 15400 block of Gettysburg Drive in northwest Harris County. https://youtu.be/Sxxbqm0jvMc The incident occurred on January 19 when deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office District 5 responded to an auto-pedestrian crash involving a juvenile driver. Preliminary investigation indicates the juvenile was operating a Chevrolet Equinox traveling northbound when the crash occurred. At the same time, the child was rollerblading southbound on a sidewalk in the grass median dividing the roadway. As the driver entered the U-turn lane to turn onto the southbound side of Gettysburg Drive, the child also entered the U-turn lane and was struck by the front of the Chevrolet. The child was pus...

Tombstones found dumped in Brays Bayou near Lawndale Bridge

19Jan

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Houston

Tombstones found dumped in Brays Bayou near Lawndale Bridge

HOUSTON, TX – Several tombstones were discovered illegally dumped in Brays Bayou near the Lawndale Bridge. https://youtu.be/X8e-iTVXDdU At this time, it is unknown where the tombstones came from, who placed them there, or how long they have been at the location. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Man shot after hearing gunfire while driving on 610 near Westheimer

19Jan

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Houston

Man shot after hearing gunfire while driving on 610 near Westheimer

HOUSTON, TX – A man in his mid-20s was shot while driving on the 610 Loop near Westheimer around 2:13 a.m. https://youtu.be/ypA_mjjhoVo According to police, the man and a woman, both in their mid-20s, said they were driving northbound in the main lanes of 610 when they heard two gunshots. They ducked and pulled off the road. The male driver was struck in the abdomen and leg. He is expected to survive. The male and the female told police they did not know why they were shot at. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Woman shot in buttocks after online dispute leads to confrontation outside her home

19Jan

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Houston

Woman shot in buttocks after online dispute leads to confrontation outside her home

HOUSTON, TX – A 30-year-old woman was shot after an online dispute escalated into a physical altercation outside her home. https://youtu.be/Io3w3RSwqlw This happened in the 5800 block of Hartwick in northeast Houston. Police said the woman had an argument with individuals over the internet. Those individuals, two females and a male, later showed up at her residence in a vehicle. When she went outside to confront them, she sprayed them with mace and then ran away. One of the suspects then fired approximately seven shots at her, striking her once in the buttocks. The suspects fled the scene in their vehicle. The woman is expected to recover from her injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

Crash on North Freeway sends woman to hospital after vehicle flips, Camaro goes off freeway

18Jan

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Houston

Crash on North Freeway sends woman to hospital after vehicle flips, Camaro goes off freeway

HOUSTON, TX – A major crash occurred early Sunday morning on the North Freeway near W. Mt. Houston after two vehicles collided. https://youtu.be/v-RZ3kQhOYQ One of the vehicles, a Camaro, went off the freeway and crashed into bushes before coming to rest in a nearby parking lot. The other vehicle flipped onto its side following the impact. The female driver of the flipped vehicle was transported to a local hospital. Her condition is unknown at this time. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Woman killed after vehicle dragged, rolled, and pickup truck ended up on top in crash on Cullen

17Jan

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Houston

Woman killed after vehicle dragged, rolled, and pickup truck ended up on top in crash on Cullen

HOUSTON, TX – A woman was killed early Saturday morning after a high-speed crash involving a pickup truck and a Toyota Camry at the intersection of Almeda-Genoa and Cullen. https://youtu.be/wMOVxFb-g_c According to Houston police, witnesses heard a pickup truck traveling northbound on Cullen at a high rate of speed around 3:45 a.m. A Toyota Camry, driven by a female, was traveling westbound on Almeda-Genoa when the two vehicles collided in the intersection. The impact caused the Camry to roll several times as the truck dragged it on Cullen, eventually coming to rest on top of the car. The female driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the pickup truck fled after the crash. The investigation is ongoing.

Driver charged with murder after alleged carjacking leads to fatal crash in Downtown

17Jan

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Houston

Driver charged with murder after alleged carjacking leads to fatal crash in Downtown

HOUSTON, TX – A suspect was charged with murder after investigators say he attempted to steal a Ford Edge with a 12-year-old child inside early Saturday morning, then caused a crash that killed another driver. https://youtu.be/wjUyH6ZqgX8 A disturbance occurred around 12:45 a.m. in the 2700 block of Travis Street. Police said a complainant was sitting inside a Ford Edge when she noticed the disturbance and exited her vehicle after believing a family member was involved. Police said one of the main agitators got into the complainant’s Ford Edge and attempted to steal it while her 12-year-old son was sitting in the passenger seat. Investigators said the complainant tried to stop the suspect from leaving, but the suspect used force against her and shoved her out of the vehicle. Inv...

Man shot during physical altercation at Banyan Shores Apartment Homes

17Jan

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Houston

Man shot during physical altercation at Banyan Shores Apartment Homes

HOUSTON, TX – A man was hospitalized after being shot during a physical altercation late Friday night at an apartment complex in northwest Houston. https://youtu.be/NpBHkj3JrR0 The shooting occurred around 11:50 p.m. at the Banyan Shores Apartment Homes located in the 8800 block of Hammerly. Officers arrived to find an adult Hispanic male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital and is believed to be in stable condition. Preliminary information suggests the man was involved in a physical altercation, including a fistfight, with suspects who were already present at the complex. The situation escalated, leading to the shooting. Officers are gathering information from neighbors and reviewing surveillance footage to determine what...

One construction worker killed, another critically injured after being struck by vehicle in Crosby

17Jan

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Harris County

One construction worker killed, another critically injured after being struck by vehicle in Crosby

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division is investigating a crash that left one construction worker dead and another critically injured Friday night on the Crosby Freeway. https://youtu.be/B9pVEknVkZQ Around 9:45 p.m., a 21-year-old driver was traveling northbound in the 3000 block of the Crosby Freeway (U.S. 90), where several construction workers were present. At the time, one lane was shut down and the other was partially blocked as crews were stripping pavement lane markings. The driver struck two workers, ages 32 and 40. Both were transported to a downtown hospital by Life Flight. The 32-year-old worker was pronounced deceased, and the 40-year-old remains in critical condition. The driver remained on scene and cooperated with the i...

Man shot during altercation outside taqueria on W. Bellfort

17Jan

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Houston

Man shot during altercation outside taqueria on W. Bellfort

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot in the stomach Friday night following an altercation outside a taqueria in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/a30Jnpb5GAA The shooting occurred around 9 p.m. in the 10400 block of W. Bellfort Avenue. Police say the victim had been hanging out near the taqueria when a vehicle pulled up and a physical altercation began between him and the suspect. During the altercation, the suspect pulled out a firearm and shot the man in the stomach. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital and is believed to be in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect’s identity and relationship to the victim are unknown at this time. The investigation is ongoing.