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HOUSTON – A man is dead after being stabbed multiple times after the suspect crashed into an apartment gate.  https://youtu.be/U9FOpp_4U6Y The accident occurred at the apartment complex located at 7023 Woodridge Square.  The victim, described as a male approximately 60 years old, was pronounced deceased. The relationship between the suspect and the victim has not yet been determined.

HOUSTON – A shooting occurred in the 7100 block of Cullen, resulting in four people being injured. According to police, a maroon Chrysler, a white Altima, and a black Charger drove by at a slow rate of speed and passengers inside each vehicle fired shots at a crowd outside a convenience store. https://youtu.be/neHtQVgVdls Three males in their 20s were struck and sought help at a nearby fire station. A female in her 20s also struck, and managed to drive to a nearby gas station where she received assistance from the Houston Fire Department.  All injuries are reported as non-life threatening. If you have any information about this case you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. 

HOUSTON – An officer on routine patrol discovered a woman lying in the middle of a secluded street at approximately 10 p.m. in the 13400 block of Anagnost. The woman believed to be in her mid-20s, was found under unclear circumstances. Shell casings were located on the street, but it remains unclear whether she was shot or struck by a vehicle. The HPD’s Homicide Division will be investigating to determine what happened.

HOUSTON, TX (May 3, 2024) - A JSX plane experienced a landing gear collapse after touching down at Hobby Airport around 6 p.m. 

All 31 passengers on board were able to disembark safely. One individual was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. https://youtu.be/yZncbr4JIxk The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating the incident.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - April 29, 2024 - One person was hospitalized following a house fire caused by unattended cooking on Sunday afternoon. The fire occurred in the 1300 block of Ruthven St., 77019, at approximately 4:15 p.m. According to the Houston Fire Department, the resident was able to escape the home before firefighters arrived but was taken to a nearby hospital for smoke inhalation. HFD estimates the damage to the home to be about $100,000.

ODESSA, TEXAS - A lawsuit has been filed in Harris County District Court, case no. 2024-27354, over the electrocution death of a field engineer at a ConocoPhillips fracking site in Odessa on January 24, 2024. The incident occurred when a forklift, operating near high voltage power lines, caught fire after striking them. The engineer, employed by Halliburton, was electrocuted while attempting to extinguish the fire. The lawsuit alleges negligence in safety management and supervision by ConocoPhillips and Halliburton.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - Pump Parts Specialties LLC has filed a lawsuit in Harris County District Court against a former employee and his wife for alleged embezzlement of funds. According to case number 2024-26981, the former employee, who began working for the company in April 2019, is accused of endorsing checks meant for the company and depositing them into personal accounts. The lawsuit further alleges that he instructed customers to make payments to an ACH account he controlled, rather than the company’s account, and diverted funds intended for company invoices to personal bank accounts using a payment processor. The lawsuit seeks to recover the embezzled funds and obtain damages for the financial injury caused to the company.

HOUSTON, TX (April 28, 2024) - The Houston Police Department and the Houston Fire Department responded to a single vehicle crash in the 10400 block of Hirsch Rd just after 5 a.m. When they arrived they found a silver Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck that lost control and left the roadway. The truck came to a resting stop just east of the railroad tracks after it rolled over several times. The passenger was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver was also pronounced deceased.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - April 28, 2024 - In response to ongoing concerns about safety and crime in Third Ward, local law enforcement officials, led by Police Chief Finner, have announced a significant increase in policing efforts and community collaboration to tackle the area's issues. This initiative follows a community meeting held on Thursday, where residents expressed their concerns and called for action. https://youtu.be/c7mmi7MHAb4?si=DXo8IeFKs91CyNC5 Chief Finner emphasized the importance of working closely with community members to develop effective strategies. He reassured residents that changes were already being implemented, noting the immediate results of increased police presence and enforcement activities. During the first night of the initiative, law enforcement teams co...

Update 4/29/24 - Originally it was belived a woman shot the victim but this story has been updated to reflect that a man (Richard Taplin) shot the victim. HOUSTON, TX - A woman was shot by her brother after two woman got into an argument about a man. https://youtu.be/UuiAoQsxHHo?si=GigRfvbokh_ZQmy4 The shooting happened at approximately 10 p.m. on Saturday night in the 8100 block of Martin Luther King Blvd.According to police, she was shot in the head and pronounced deceased on the scene. The man who shot her fled the scene and has since been identified as her brother, Richard Taplin. He is now charged with murder and is still at large. If you have any information about this case you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-...