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Shooting at Nawlins D-Shop After Hours Club
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Shooting at Nawlins D-Shop After Hours Club

HOUSTON - A fatal shooting at an after-hours club in Houston has left one man dead and four others wounded. The incident occurred at 8627 Glenvista Street around 3 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24. The deceased victim has been identified as 20-year-old Isaiah Parker. According to the HPD Homicide Division, witnesses reported that Parker and a group of males were involved in a gunfire exchange with another group in the club's parking lot. Parker sustained a gunshot wound and collapsed in the middle of the Gulf Freeway service road, where he was pronounced deceased by the Houston Fire Department paramedics. Additionally, four individuals, including a 19-year-old female and three males aged 19, 18, and 17, were transported to local hospitals with gunshot wounds. The circumstances leading to the alte...
Off-duty Deputy Involved in Shooting at District 249 Bar and Grill in Tomball
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Off-duty Deputy Involved in Shooting at District 249 Bar and Grill in Tomball

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - December 23, 2023 - An off-duty deputy, working as a security officer at District 249 Bar & Grill in northwest Harris County, shot a man overnight, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. The incident occurred after 1 a.m. in the bar's parking lot, located off the Tomball Parkway, south of the Grand Parkway. Sheriff Gonzalez reported that a fight had broken out inside the bar, leading to those involved being escorted outside. During this altercation, one of the men involved retrieved a pistol. The deputy, in response, commanded the man to drop the weapon. Upon his refusal, the deputy fired at the man, striking him. The injured man was transported to a local hospital, where he is reportedly in critical condition. An investigation into the shooting has been initiated, ...
Suspect Charged in Secondary Crash on Katy Freeway
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Suspect Charged in Secondary Crash on Katy Freeway

HOUSTON, TX - A suspect has been charged in connection with a secondary crash that resulted in a fatality on the 8000 block of Katy Freeway (West Interstate Highway 10) around 1:40 a.m. on Saturday, December 16. Asya Marshall, 32, is now facing intoxicated assault charges in the 177th State District Court. The crash claimed the life of a 31-year-old male, whose identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. The incident occurred when a gray Dodge Ram tow truck, assisting in a minor collision between a Chevrolet Equinox and a Mercedes A220, was struck from behind by a gray Jeep Wrangler driven by Marshall. The Jeep subsequently collided with the Mercedes and fatally injured the driver of the Equinox. Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to t...
Harris County Sheriff’s Deputies are Searching for a Parachuter off N Lake Houston Pkwy
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Harris County Sheriff’s Deputies are Searching for a Parachuter off N Lake Houston Pkwy

https://youtu.be/GXIn7RSVRLc (HOUSTON, TEXAS) Dec. 17, 2023 - Sheriff Ed Gonzalez reported that Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) units responded to an incident at 11899 N Lake Houston Parkway. Witnesses observed a parachuter or paraglider spiraling down, prompting emergency services to dispatch multiple units to the scene. Further details about the incident, including the condition of the individual involved and the cause of the spiraling descent, are currently under investigation. The sheriff's office is expected to provide more information as the situation unfolds. Update at 6:40 p.m. - No one was found after an extensive search was completed according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Fatal Crash on Canino in North Houston
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Fatal Crash on Canino in North Houston

HOUSTON - Dec. 17, 2023 - A fatal crash occurred at the intersection of 100 Canino and Airline in Houston. The incident was reported at approximately 2:45 p.m. Details about the crash are currently limited. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Fatal Crash in North Harris County
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Fatal Crash in North Harris County

Fatal Traffic Collision at T.C. Jester and Gears Intersection HARRIS COUNTY, TX - December 17, 2023 - A severe traffic accident occurred last night at the intersection of T.C. Jester and Gears. The incident, reported at around 10:07 p.m., resulted in one fatality and minor injuries to another person. Harris County Sheriff's Office and Emergency Services District 11 were on the scene. Initial investigations reveal both drivers may have run a red light. The crash involved a westbound vehicle on Gears colliding with another vehicle turning left. Further investigations are underway.
Shooting at House Party Leaves One Dead, One Injured
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Shooting at House Party Leaves One Dead, One Injured

HOUSTON, TEXAS - An altercation at a house party on Juliabora in southeast Houston escalated into a shooting, resulting in one male victim being pronounced deceased at the scene and a female victim hospitalized with gunshot wounds. The shooting took place around 1:10 a.m. According to HPD, the suspect may be a Hispanic male, and potentially a juvenile. Several individuals were detained at the scene, and some of those were found in possession of firearms. HPD's Homicide Unit is currently investigating. More details will be provided as they become available.
Teenager Shot in Leg During Robbery on Antoine Drive
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Teenager Shot in Leg During Robbery on Antoine Drive

HOUSTON, TEXAS - A 14-year-old male was shot in the leg during a robbery at 6400 Antoine Drive. The victim, who was hospitalized, described the suspect as a white male with a beard. Houston Police Department officers responded to the scene after reports of gunshots. The victim received immediate medical care, including a tourniquet for his wound. HPD is conducting an investigation, interviewing potential witnesses and reviewing the victim's account. The department urges anyone with information to contact HPD Robbery or Major Assaults.
Homeless man struck by teen driver
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Homeless man struck by teen driver

Northwest Patrol officers responded to an incident under I-10 at about 11:30 PM, where a car struck a homeless man sleeping under the bridge. The driver, a 17-year-old male, attempted to flee the scene but was detained by employees of a nearby Jack in the Box. The driver showed signs of intoxication and is currently under investigation by DWI officers. The county district attorney's office will determine charges following the investigation. Further details are pending.