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Man riding on hood killed on North Freeway after being struck by at least one vehicle
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Man riding on hood killed on North Freeway after being struck by at least one vehicle

HOUSTON - A 21-year-old man, Thiago Ortega Gamaro, has been charged with driving while intoxicated following a fatal crash that occurred around 4:35 a.m. on Sunday, March 3, on the 7500 block of North Freeway (North Interstate Highway 45). The Houston Police Department's Vehicular Crimes Division reported that the incident involved a white Honda Accord traveling at a high rate of speed northbound near the mentioned address. The male passenger, also 21, was riding on the hood of the car when he was ejected, landed on the ground, and was subsequently struck by one or more vehicles. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the male deceased at the scene. The identity of the deceased is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. Ortega Gamaro, t...
Woman charged with murder after shooting two men at Willow Ridge Apartments in Southwest Houston
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Woman charged with murder after shooting two men at Willow Ridge Apartments in Southwest Houston

HOUSTON - Charges have been filed against Shaymone Fonteneaux, 31, in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred at approximately 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, at an apartment complex located at 12800 Dunlap Street. Fonteneaux faces charges of murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the 180th State District Court. Houston Police Department (HPD) Homicide Division reported that patrol officers, responding to a 9-1-1 call, discovered a 55-year-old man receiving medical treatment from Houston Fire Department paramedics for a gunshot wound. The victim recounted that upon hearing a gunshot in his living room, he encountered his roommate unresponsive on the floor and a female suspect, later identified as Fonteneaux, standing over him with a pistol. In an attempt to flee,...
Nikki Haley Rally at Sawyer Park Icehouse in Spring (Full Video)
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Nikki Haley Rally at Sawyer Park Icehouse in Spring (Full Video)

Nikki Haley, former Governor and U.N. Ambassador, laid out her vision for America's future at a rally, highlighting her unique blend of experience in governance and international affairs. Haley criticized both parties for their roles in escalating the national debt, flawed immigration policies, and insufficient support for veterans, positioning herself as a unifying figure capable of transcending partisan politics. She emphasized the need for fiscal discipline, advocating for budgetary reforms and middle-class tax cuts. Haley's speech, infused with personal stories, aimed to rally support for a strong national defense and a government that prioritizes the needs of its citizens over political interests. Disclaimer: Coverage of an event by Houston Stringer does not mean endorsement. ...
Four Injured During Shooting Outside Of Lincoln Bar
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Four Injured During Shooting Outside Of Lincoln Bar

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are actively searching for two suspects involved in a shooting that occurred outside a club on the 5100 block of Washington Avenue late Saturday. The incident left four people injured, including club security personnel. According to Assistant Chief Wyatt Martin of the Houston Police Department, the altercation began inside the club around 11:30 p.m. when two Hispanic males were involved in a fight. When asked to leave by security and off-duty Harris County Sheriff's deputies, the men continued to argue about re-entering the club. The situation escalated when one of the men retrieved a black Chevy Tahoe or Suburban, likely an early 2000s model. The driver of the vehicle then opened fire, striking four individuals. All of the victims sustained non-life-...
Auto theft suspect with uzi style weapon fatally shot by Harris County Deputies in NE Harris County
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Auto theft suspect with uzi style weapon fatally shot by Harris County Deputies in NE Harris County

Houston, TX – March 2, 2024 – A man has been fatally shot by Harris County Sheriff's deputies this morning in an incident that began with the recovery of a stolen vehicle. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, deputies arrived at the 9800 block of Fleming Springs Drive in response to reports of a stolen car. Upon arrival, they encountered a man armed with an "uzi-type" firearm. A confrontation ensued, leading deputies to open fire and strike the suspect. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. No law enforcement officers were injured. The incident is currently under investigation. We will update this story with more information as it becomes available.
Teen shot multiple times in north Houston
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Teen shot multiple times in north Houston

HOUSTON (March 1, 2024) A 17-year-old male was walking with his friend in the 100 block of Goodson Drive around 11:30 p.m. As they were walking a black SUV pulled up next to them and three adult Hispanic males exited the vehicle. The suspects then chased the teen and his friend and in the process shot the teen three times. The teen was shot twice in one leg and once in the other. He is expected to survive. Police say the victim's friend may have known who the suspects were and investigators are working to determine who the suspects are. If you have any information about this case, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Two males, including teen were injured in a shooting at a park in north Houston
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Two males, including teen were injured in a shooting at a park in north Houston

HOUSTON (March 1, 2024) – Houston Police are investigating a shooting that injured two males, including a teen near 23 Casa Grande. According to the Houston Police Department, the shooting occurred around 10 p.m. When officers responded to the shooting, they found two males, a 16-year-old and an 18-year-old old. The 16-year-old male was taken to the hospital and was said to be in bad shape after being shot in the upper body The other male was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg and is expected to recover. Shell casings were found at the scene but at this time there are no suspect or car descriptions. The investigation is ongoing.
Two drivers are dead after vehicle goes wrong way on the North Freeway
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Two drivers are dead after vehicle goes wrong way on the North Freeway

Houston (March 2, 2024) - A driver going northbound in the southbound lanes crashed into another vehicle that was headed southbound around 4:10 a.m. this morning The impact of the crash killed both drivers. According to the Houston Police Department's Vehicular Crimes Division, the investigation is preliminary and at this point, it does not appear the wrong way driver was impaired.
HPD Officers shoot suspect who opened  door and fired at Officers at a Houston Apartment Complex near Downtown
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HPD Officers shoot suspect who opened door and fired at Officers at a Houston Apartment Complex near Downtown

HOUSTON – A suspect was fatally shot by Houston Police Department officers after opening fire on them at an apartment complex north of downtown on Friday. The incident occurred around 5:45 p.m. at 1250 Leona Street, where officers were responding to an assault call. Photo sent in by Subscriber According to Executive Chief Tien of the Houston Police Department via a media briefing posted to X , the officers approached the specified apartment and made their presence known by knocking on the door and ringing the doorbell. A man inside the apartment responded by opening the door slightly and firing shots toward the officers. The officers returned fire, sought cover, and called for additional support, treating the situation as a case involving a barricaded suspect. https://twitter.com...