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Man dies in truck after bystander tried to transport him to the hospital following shooting
Houston

Man dies in truck after bystander tried to transport him to the hospital following shooting

HOUSTON, TX - The Houston Police Department Homicide Division and East Side Patrol officers are investigating a shooting that occurred at the Willow Creek Apartment Complex located at 7575 Office City around 4:20 p.m. Sunday afternoon. https://youtu.be/gXrJN-bCtE8 According to police, officers were dispatched to the location following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they located an unconscious male inside a vehicle driven by a citizen who was attempting to transport him to the hospital. First aid was rendered, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders. Witnesses at the scene reported seeing two Hispanic males, dressed in black, fleeing the area on foot. Their direction of travel remains unknown. The shooting is believed to have followed an ar...
Photos: Colin Allred’s Campaign Event in Missouri City
Breaking News

Photos: Colin Allred’s Campaign Event in Missouri City

MISSOURI CITY, TX - A campaign event for U.S. Senate candidate Colin Allred took place Sunday afternoon at the Landmark Community Center in Missouri City. Allred, who is running against incumbent Senator Ted Cruz, was joined by several local officials and candidates, including 400th District Court Judge Tameika Carter, Fort Bend County Tax Assessor Carmen Turner, Fort Bend County Sheriff Eric Fagan, Fort Bend County Constable Daryl Smith, Fort Bend County Constable Precinct 3 Nabil Shike, and JaPaula Kemp, candidate for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2, among others. Also present were Congressman Al Green, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, and Representative Jim Clyburn, who lent their support to Allred’s campaign. During the event, three pro-Palestine protesters were es...
17 year old killed in parking lot of Costa Ibiza apartment complex
Harris County

17 year old killed in parking lot of Costa Ibiza apartment complex

HOUSTON, TX – A 17-year-old female was found shot multiple times in a parking lot early Sunday morning. https://youtu.be/hg8nPZD3nwo The incident occurred around 12:00 a.m. in the 17200 block of Hafer Road at the Costa Ibiza apartment complex. Arriving deputies discovered the victim at the scene, and several witnesses present at the time of the shooting are being interviewed. Investigators are working to gather more information about the circumstances leading to the shooting, which reportedly followed some type of altercation. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Two teens shot at The Life at Clearwood Apartment Complex
Houston

Two teens shot at The Life at Clearwood Apartment Complex

HOUSTON, TX – Two teenagers were shot during a physical altercation early Sunday morning in southeast Houston. https://youtu.be/eRt6cspcofI The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. in the 9600 block of Clearwood. According to the victims' statements, both 15-year-olds were in a courtyard when an unknown male approached and initiated a physical altercation. The suspect managed to pull out a firearm during the struggle. One victim was grazed in the lower extremities, while the other was shot multiple times in the torso. The victim shot in the torso transported themselves to a local hospital and was later life-flighted to Texas Children’s Hospital in serious condition. The second victim, with a graze wound to her legs, is in stable condition and expected to survive. If you have a...
Man shot by suspect hiding in car after being flagged down and invited inside by woman
Houston

Man shot by suspect hiding in car after being flagged down and invited inside by woman

HOUSTON, TX – An adult male was shot during an altercation in a vehicle on Westheimer Road Saturday night. https://youtu.be/5IzqdB4JpsQ The incident occurred around 9:15 p.m. in the 8600 block of Westheimer Road. According to police, a known female suspect flagged down the victim and invited him into a vehicle. After a brief conversation, a male suspect emerged from the back seat holding a firearm. An argument and physical altercation ensued, and the male suspect fired two shots, striking the victim in the leg. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition. Both suspects are in custody, and the Major Assaults Division is continuing the investigation. It is unclear at this time if the suspects were attempting to rob the victim. The suspects surrende...
Fatal crash on SH 249
Harris County

Fatal crash on SH 249

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A fatal crash occurred early Sunday morning on SH 249 at Upland Willow. https://youtu.be/LnzWl5Oefvs The crash happened early Sunday morning. The Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, and further details about the crash have not yet been released. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office. We will update you as we learn more.
Man dies after crashing into vehicle stopped on main lanes of 225
Houston

Man dies after crashing into vehicle stopped on main lanes of 225

HOUSTON, TX – A man in his 40s was killed in a crash involving an SUV early Saturday morning on the eastbound lanes of Highway 225 near Allen Genoa. https://youtu.be/7uZVoCxd5aM?si=cCU-1tUnblIuA157 The accident occurred at approximately 3 a.m. when the man's sedan collided with a SUV that was stopped in the main lanes of the highway. The driver of the sedan was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are investigating why the SUV was stopped and whether intoxication or vehicle malfunction was a factor. The man driving the SUV was transported to the hospital and is expected to recover.
LifeFlight called after pedestrian struck by vehicle
Harris County

LifeFlight called after pedestrian struck by vehicle

HOUSTON, TX – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on the 200 block of Jones Road around 10 p.m. Life Flight was called to the scene due to the severity of the incident. https://youtu.be/Qfy2SfHYlGk?si=Czpc79_Cf5ESiIr3 No further details are available at this time. If you have any information, please contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office. This is a developing story, and we will update as we learn more information.
Three killed in murder-suicide in Harris County
Harris County

Three killed in murder-suicide in Harris County

HOUSTON, TX – A domestic violence situation escalated into a fatal shooting incident late Friday night in northeast Harris County. https://youtu.be/a0htW1Rl8fQ Harris County Sheriff’s Office units responded to a call around 11 p.m. at the 11700 block of S Spicewood. A woman fled her residence with her two teenage children after an altercation with her live-in boyfriend. She sought refuge at a neighboring house, but the boyfriend followed her and an argument broke out in the front yard. Two men from the neighboring home came outside and were shot and killed by the boyfriend. Both men were originally from Guatemala, aged approximately 50 and 30. A third brother from the same household returned fire, leading to an exchange of gunfire. The boyfriend retreated to his home and later...