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Shooting at park in Houston leaves one man dead, another in the hospital
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Shooting at park in Houston leaves one man dead, another in the hospital

May 12, 2023 - A shooting near Lincoln Park has left one man dead and another seriously injured. The victims, both believed to be in their twenties or thirties, were discovered at 9400 Maxroy. The deceased man was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, was transported to a nearby hospital where he is expected to survive. Authorities suspect the actual shooting incident occurred at Lincoln Park, located not far from where the victims were found. "The only information we got from anyone is that there were likely three Hispanic males in a black Toyota Camry," Lt. Willkens of the Houston Police Department (HPD) said. The assailants reportedly opened fire at the park, leaving behind pistol round brass at the scene. The victims then managed to l...
Man killed by woman’s ex after talking to her outside Houston club
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Man killed by woman’s ex after talking to her outside Houston club

Houston, TX, May 13, 2023 - The Houston Police Department (HPD) is actively investigating a homicide that took place early this morning on Beverly Hills Street. The victim, an adult male believed to be in his mid-twenties, was picked up by the Houston Fire Department at a psychiatric hospital off Hillcroft. Initially, friends of the victim, after he was shot, drove him to the psychiatric facility, mistaking it for a general hospital. "The nurses tried to help him out, worked on him a little bit," said Lt. Willkens of HPD. "After he got there, they transported him to the local hospital." However, despite their efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries en route to the hospital. Preliminary investigations suggest that the shooting happened while the victim was sitting in a car with a ...
Video: Shooting at park in Houston leaves one man dead, another in the hospital
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Video: Shooting at park in Houston leaves one man dead, another in the hospital

May 12, 2023 - A shooting near Lincoln Park has left one man dead and another seriously injured. The victims, both believed to be in their twenties or thirties, were discovered at 9400 Maxroy. The deceased man was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, was transported to a nearby hospital where he is expected to survive. Authorities suspect the actual shooting incident occurred at Lincoln Park, located not far from where the victims were found. "The only information we got from anyone is that there were likely three Hispanic males in a black Toyota Camry," Lt. Willkens of the Houston Police Department (HPD) said. The assailants reportedly opened fire at the park, leaving behind pistol round brass at the scene. The victims then managed to leav...
Video: Man killed by woman’s ex outside Houston club
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Video: Man killed by woman’s ex outside Houston club

Houston, TX, May 13, 2023 - The Houston Police Department (HPD) is actively investigating a homicide that took place early this morning on Beverly Hills Street. The victim, an adult male believed to be in his mid-twenties, was picked up by the Houston Fire Department at a psychiatric hospital off Hillcroft. Initially, friends of the victim, after he was shot, drove him to the psychiatric facility, mistaking it for a general hospital. "The nurses tried to help him out, worked on him a little bit," said Lt. Willkens of HPD. "After he got there, they transported him to the local hospital." However, despite their efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries en route to the hospital. Preliminary investigations suggest that the shooting happened while the victim was sitting in a car with a w...
A teenager was shot and killed in front of his mother at Crystal Springs Apartments
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A teenager was shot and killed in front of his mother at Crystal Springs Apartments

Houston, TX (May 6, 2023) – Houston police are currently investigating the tragic shooting of a 16-year-old male on Saturday, May 6, at approximately 9:25 p.m. The incident occurred at 5900 Selinsky Road, in the parking lot of an apartment complex. The identity of the victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. According to the HPD Homicide Division, officers responded to reports of a shooting at the aforementioned location. Upon arrival, they found the teenage victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. Preliminary investigations indicate that the victim and his family had just arrived at their apartment complex when an unknown suspect(s) opened fire on their ve...
A teenager was shot and killed in front of his mother at Crystal Springs Apartments
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A teenager was shot and killed in front of his mother at Crystal Springs Apartments

Houston, TX (May 6, 2023) – Houston police are currently investigating the tragic shooting of a 16-year-old male on Saturday, May 6, at approximately 9:25 p.m. The incident occurred at 5900 Selinsky Road, in the parking lot of an apartment complex. The identity of the victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. According to the HPD Homicide Division, officers responded to reports of a shooting at the aforementioned location. Upon arrival, they found the teenage victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. Preliminary investigations indicate that the victim and his family had just arrived at their apartment complex when an unknown suspect(s) opened fire on their ve...
Teenager Killed at High School After Prom Party in Harris County
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Teenager Killed at High School After Prom Party in Harris County

Update: According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the 16-year-old male who was fatally shot at a high school graduation party in the 8500 block of Majesticbrook Drive has been identified as Isaac Zetino. Zetino was attending an after-prom party and not a graduation party as originally reported.  He did not live there. Investigators have now determined that Zetino and another juvenile male were involved in a disturbance with the father of a female who was attending the party. During this altercation, both parties produced handguns and exchanged gunfire. Zetino was fatally wounded in the exchange. Authorities located the adult male who was involved in the shooting and exchanged gunfire with Zetino and the second juvenile. The individual cooperated with investigators and provided a st...
Three Injured in Shooting Outside Houston Club
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Three Injured in Shooting Outside Houston Club

May 6, 2023 - Three teenagers were injured in a shooting that took place outside a club on 5200 Griggs just after 12:30 am. Lieutenant Willkens from the Houston Police Department reported that two females, aged between 17 and 18, were shot in the torso area, while a 17-year-old male sustained a gunshot wound to the leg. All three victims are expected to make a full recovery. The incident occurred during an event at the club, where security guards were present. According to witnesses, the victims were leaving the club when a fist fight broke out among several individuals. The altercation quickly escalated into gunfire. The victims attempted to take cover in a nearby vehicle but were hit by bullets. Friends transported the female victims to a local hospital, while the male victim remained ...
Teenager Killed at High School After Prom Party in Harris County
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Teenager Killed at High School After Prom Party in Harris County

Update: According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the 16-year-old male who was fatally shot at a high school graduation party in the 8500 block of Majesticbrook Drive has been identified as Isaac Zetino. Zetino was attending an after-prom party and not a graduation party as originally reported.  He did not live there. Investigators have now determined that Zetino and another juvenile male were involved in a disturbance with the father of a female who was attending the party. During this altercation, both parties produced handguns and exchanged gunfire. Zetino was fatally wounded in the exchange. Authorities located the adult male who was involved in the shooting and exchanged gunfire with Zetino and the second juvenile. The individual cooperated with investigators and provided a st...
Three Injured in Shooting Outside Houston Club
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Three Injured in Shooting Outside Houston Club

May 6, 2023 - Three teenagers were injured in a shooting that took place outside a club on 5200 Griggs just after 12:30 am. Lieutenant Willkens from the Houston Police Department reported that two females, aged between 17 and 18, were shot in the torso area, while a 17-year-old male sustained a gunshot wound to the leg. All three victims are expected to make a full recovery. The incident occurred during an event at the club, where security guards were present. According to witnesses, the victims were leaving the club when a fistfight broke out between several individuals. The altercation quickly escalated into gunfire. The victims attempted to take cover in a nearby vehicle but were hit by bullets. Friends transported the female victims to a local hospital, while the male victim remained...