Thursday, July 9

Breaking News

Latest breaking news and developing stories from Houston Stringer, covering major incidents and local stories across the U.S. and worldwide.

Elderly mother allegedly shoots son during argument at northeast Houston home
Houston

Elderly mother allegedly shoots son during argument at northeast Houston home

HOUSTON, TX – An elderly mother allegedly shot her son in the chest during an argument at a home in northeast Houston. https://youtu.be/rKD911zS72g According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded to the 10100 block of Valencia around 3:30 a.m. Officers found the man suffering from significant blood loss. He was transported to a nearby hospital and is in critical condition. A firearm was recovered at the scene, and the suspect has been detained.
Woman killed, another injured after being struck by same vehicle on W Little York
Houston

Woman killed, another injured after being struck by same vehicle on W Little York

HOUSTON, TX – One woman was pronounced deceased and another was injured after both were struck by the same vehicle along W Little York. https://youtu.be/d4tk2hT0LEI The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. in the 800 block of W Little York. According to police, two females were struck by what is believed to be a black Chevy Tahoe, possibly an early 2010s or 2009 model. The vehicle, driven by a female, fled the scene eastbound on W Little York. One of the victims, approximately 50 years old, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second female was transported to a hospital and is being treated for injuries. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.
New video captures moments chase ended and gunfire that left officer critically injured
Houston

New video captures moments chase ended and gunfire that left officer critically injured

HOUSTON, TX - New video from last night’s officer-involved shooting in South Houston that left an officer critically injured and a suspect dead shows the moments as the chase came to an end and gunfire erupted. https://youtu.be/2OAeEceyC_o Surveillance footage shared by an anonymous viewer captures flashing emergency lights and sirens as officers surround the vehicle in a driveway. Officers can be heard repeatedly giving verbal commands before gunfire erupts, with multiple bursts heard at different points in the video. Police said this began as an attempted traffic stop that led to a slow-speed chase before ending at the home, where the driver opened fire with a shotgun and shot the officer in the head. Officers returned fire, and officers say the suspect may have died from a se...
Officer critically injured after being shot in head following chase in South Houston
Houston

Officer critically injured after being shot in head following chase in South Houston

HOUSTON, TX – An officer was critically injured after being shot in the head following a chase that ended in South Houston. https://youtu.be/HP9sQ9BoW3g The shooting occurred on 6th Street between Avenue A and B. According to the South Houston Police Department, the incident began as an attempted traffic stop that escalated into a slow-speed pursuit through South Houston, into Houston, and back before ending at a residence where the vehicle was registered. Police said the gray Mustang pulled into the driveway of the home, where one officer approached the driver’s side and another approached the passenger side. Officers observed the male driver on his cellphone. According to police, the driver refused commands to exit the vehicle and then pulled out a shotgun, shooting the off...
Driver found deceased in vehicle with bullet holes after crash in east Houston
Houston

Driver found deceased in vehicle with bullet holes after crash in east Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man was found deceased inside a vehicle after it crashed into a barrier in east Houston. https://youtu.be/ZPJUeXWcvyY The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. in the 12400 block of Woodforest Boulevard. According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded after being requested by the Houston Fire Department and located a vehicle that had crashed into a barrier. During the investigation, officers observed multiple bullet holes in the vehicle. The driver, described as a young adult Black male, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His identity has not been confirmed. Police have not confirmed whether the male was shot. Officers recovered one spent shell casing outside the vehicle, though it is unclear if it is related to this incident. Investigators s...
Man struck and killed by Union Pacific train in Houston’s Rice Military area
Houston

Man struck and killed by Union Pacific train in Houston’s Rice Military area

HOUSTON, TX – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train in the Rice Military area near Woodcrest Park. https://youtu.be/n1mXfJGOZHo The incident occurred in the 6100 block of Stillman Street. Union Pacific train engine 2769 was involved. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.
Adrian Reyna allegations raise questions over campaign activity and leave use in Bexar County race
Bexar County, Public Interest

Adrian Reyna allegations raise questions over campaign activity and leave use in Bexar County race

BEXAR COUNTY, TX – Documents, video evidence, and affidavits are being cited in allegations involving campaign activity, leave usage, and employment status tied to candidate Adrian Reyna during the recent primary election cycle. Adrian Reyna via Facebook The allegations state Reyna was observed campaigning at polling locations during early voting and on Election Day while employed by the San Antonio Independent School District. Supporting materials are said to include video recordings and sworn affidavits placing him at polling locations during normal work hours. The claims raise questions related to the use of public resources during political activity, including provisions under Texas Election Code § 255.003, which prohibits the use of public resources for political advertising....
Teen passenger not wearing seatbelt ejected, killed after BMW runs stop sign in north Harris County
Harris County, Houston

Teen passenger not wearing seatbelt ejected, killed after BMW runs stop sign in north Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A teen passenger was pronounced deceased after a crash involving two vehicles at an intersection in north Harris County. https://youtu.be/t1Dv_UUgj9Y The crash occurred around 5:55 p.m. at Richcrest and West Hardy Road. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived to find a BMW 550 and a Honda Accord that had collided in the intersection. Investigators said the Honda Accord was traveling southbound on West Hardy Road, which has the right of way, while the BMW was traveling eastbound on Richcrest, where there is a stop sign. The BMW reportedly failed to stop and entered the intersection at a high rate of speed, where it was struck on the left side by the Honda. The impact caused the BMW to spin, and a back left passenger who was not wea...
Man killed, another wounded after suspect refuses to leave and opens fire at Scottish Inns and Suites on Antoine
Houston

Man killed, another wounded after suspect refuses to leave and opens fire at Scottish Inns and Suites on Antoine

HOUSTON, TX – A man was killed and another wounded after a shooting outside a motel in northwest Houston late last night. https://youtu.be/6k73ECzozSI The shooting occurred around 10:45 p.m. in the 3300 block of Antoine at the Scottish Inns and Suites. According to police, one male described as being in his early 60s was pronounced deceased at the scene. A second male, described as being in his mid-30s, was shot in the rear end and left in a private vehicle to a hospital, where he is expected to be okay. Police say the suspect was initially leaning against a hotel room door and refused to leave when confronted by an elderly man who had rented the room. Approximately five to six people gathered and attempted to get the suspect to leave the doorway. The suspect became agitat...