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Smokey Mountain seeks help identifying repeat theft suspects
Houston

Smokey Mountain seeks help identifying repeat theft suspects

HOUSTON, TX – Smokey Mountain Smoke Shop is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects caught on surveillance video stealing items from their store Saturday evening. https://youtube.com/shorts/jfHjQ09KFUA?feature=share The theft occurred at their location on Dairy Ashford and marks the second time these individuals have targeted the same store. According to Smokey Mountain, the suspects have stolen more than $2,000 worth of items across both incidents before fleeing the scene. If you recognize the suspects, you are urged to contact Smokey Mountain or police.
Shooting at Summit at Hirsch Rd Apartment Complex
Houston

Shooting at Summit at Hirsch Rd Apartment Complex

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at an apartment complex in the 6600 block of Hirsch Road around 6:15 p.m. on Sunday. https://youtu.be/MazncoWvugM According to investigators, HPD officers arrived at the scene and found a male unresponsive with gunshot wounds in a stairwell. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the man deceased at the scene. His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. A female at the scene identified herself as the shooter. She informed officers that the male unlawfully entered her apartment and, after a brief confrontation and struggle, she shot him. The woman was not injured. The Harris County District Attorney's Office determined the case would be referred to...
Shooting at social media pop-up party in Houston leaves two teenagers dead, 4 others injured
Houston

Shooting at social media pop-up party in Houston leaves two teenagers dead, 4 others injured

HOUSTON, TX Houston Police are investigating a shooting at a pop-up party in a makeshift club on Jensen Drive that left two teens fatally shot and four other young women injured late Saturday night. https://youtu.be/5RY_srYxhdI The full press briefing can be found in the above video. The incident occurred around 11:20 p.m. at 10126 Jensen Drive at a venue known as "The Curfew Club." According to police, officers responding to the scene observed a large number of juveniles and young adults fleeing the area. A 16-year-old male was pronounced deceased at the scene, and a 14-year-old female later succumbed to her injuries at the hospital. Their identities are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. Four additional victims—all females—sustained in...
Teen suspect hospitalized after exchange of gunfire with Houston police
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Teen suspect hospitalized after exchange of gunfire with Houston police

HOUSTON, TX – A teenager was hospitalized after an exchange of gunfire with Houston police officers last night. https://youtu.be/OLSnkMJshvU Around 9:43 p.m., officers observed what appeared to be a hand-to-hand narcotics transaction in the 3700 block of Liberty Street. As officers in a marked patrol car approached, two young men fled on foot. One of the officers noticed that one of the fleeing suspects had a handgun in his waistband. During the pursuit, the officer briefly detained the armed suspect, but he escaped after a struggle. While running, the suspect turned and fired at least twice at the officers. An officer returned fire, striking the suspect multiple times in the upper torso. Officers administered first aid at the scene, including the use of a tourniquet and bloo...
Grandmother injured, toddler killed after pickup truck struck them as they crossed the street
Houston, National

Grandmother injured, toddler killed after pickup truck struck them as they crossed the street

HOUSTON, TX – A tragic crash at the intersection of Fuqua Street and Bathurst Avenue left a toddler dead and a grandmother injured Wednesday morning. https://youtu.be/4pAw19tqrSU According to Cmdr. Crawford with the Houston Police Department's Vehicular Crimes Division, the incident occurred around 10:35 a.m. as the grandmother was walking her approximately 2-year-old grandson in a stroller across the intersection. A vehicle traveling northbound on Bathurst made a left turn onto Fuqua and struck the pair in the crosswalk. Emergency responders with the Houston Fire Department transported both victims to area hospitals. The child was pronounced deceased, while the grandmother sustained injuries but is expected to survive. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is ...
Pickup truck fire extinguished outside Sephora at Cypress Towne Center
Harris County

Pickup truck fire extinguished outside Sephora at Cypress Towne Center

CYPRESS, TX – A pickup truck caught fire Wednesday afternoon in front of the Sephora store at Cypress Towne Center, located at 25833 US-290. https://youtu.be/EJmt5_6Ha8g The Cy-Fair Fire Department responded promptly to the scene and quickly extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Authorities have not provided additional details at this time.
One injured in crash between train and propane truck near HW Shooting Range
Harris County

One injured in crash between train and propane truck near HW Shooting Range

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, deputies responded to a crash involving a train and a propane truck on Wednesday morning near the Hot Wells Shooting Range. The incident occurred in the 24800 block of Northwest Freeway (Highway 290). https://youtu.be/Hej9y3URus0 Cy-Fair Fire Department crews were able to safely bleed the propane tank, and no fire was reported. Hazmat teams were disregarded following the assessment. One person was transported to the hospital and is expected to survive. The Texas Department of Public Safety Southeast Region will take the lead on the investigation. Sheriff Gonzalez also commended all first responders for their efforts in managing the situation effectively.
Cement Truck Falls Off Freeway in Fatal Crash
Harris County

Cement Truck Falls Off Freeway in Fatal Crash

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A fatal crash occurred involving a cement truck and a work truck near the 11044 block of Bammel N Houston Road at Beltway 8 earlier this morning. https://youtu.be/hUY34usSmls According to Constable Mark Herman, the cement truck went over the side of the Beltway onto the feeder road. EMS confirmed one occupant deceased, and another occupant suffered possible life-threatening injuries. We will keep you updated if more information becomes available.
Police seek person of interest in fatal shooting of Johnny Felder; one suspect charged and arrested
Houston

Police seek person of interest in fatal shooting of Johnny Felder; one suspect charged and arrested

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are seeking a person of interest in the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Johnny Felder, who was found deceased at 7800 Tidwell Road around 7:30 p.m. on November 23. One suspect, Adrian Odell McGee, 22, has been charged with murder in the 351st State District Court and is currently in custody. https://youtu.be/egJGudHuJPc According to Houston Police Department Homicide Division detectives, officers responded to a shooting at the location and discovered Felder lying unresponsive between the street and the curb. He had been shot multiple times. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene. At the time of the incident, there were no known witnesses or suspects. On December 6, surveillance photos of two persons of interest were rel...
Man fatally shot during altercation involving suspects in white truck on Willow Beach Drive
Houston

Man fatally shot during altercation involving suspects in white truck on Willow Beach Drive

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at 4426 Willow Beach Drive around 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, December 7. https://youtu.be/pAHx1Gyr6gg According to investigators, officers responded to reports of a shooting and found a man with multiple gunshot wounds lying next to his vehicle, a black Toyota Camry. Officers provided medical assistance until Houston Fire Department paramedics arrived and pronounced the man deceased at the scene. The victim's identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. Witnesses reported seeing a white four-door Dodge Ram pickup truck parked on Willow Beach with two individuals inside and two males standing outside the vehicle. The victim reportedly arrived and interacted with the ...