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Man found shot to death inside vehicle in Katy neighborhood
13May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Harris County

Man found shot to death inside vehicle in Katy neighborhood

KATY, TX – Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating after a man was found deceased inside a vehicle in a Katy neighborhood. Deputies responded to a call in the 500 block of Everington Drive. When deputies arrived, they found a man deceased inside a vehicle. According to investigators, the man had been shot multiple times before he was driven into the neighborhood. Detectives believe the shooting happened at another location before the victim was brought to the home. https://youtube.com/shorts/K8rKLyhdRWU?feature=share The driver of the vehicle and another man who was inside the car are both being questioned by deputies as investigators work to determine exactly what happened. All three men appeared to be in their 20s and are believed to know each other...
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Woman found deceased during welfare check at north Harris County apartment complex
12May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Harris County, Houston

Woman found deceased during welfare check at north Harris County apartment complex

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A woman was found deceased inside an apartment during a welfare check at The Arden at Cypress Station apartments in north Harris County. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded around 5:30 p.m. to the apartment complex located at 905 Cypress Station after family members reported they had not been able to contact their daughter for several days. Family members reportedly spoke with apartment management before deputies arrived. According to Sgt. Brown with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Division, management made entry into the apartment, where deputies discovered a deceased female inside. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_osH3IrqppI Sgt. Brown said the woman, who was described as being in her early 20s, appeared to have suffered severe t...
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Employee’s father says son was “scared” before teen was shot at west Houston dispensary
12May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Employee’s father says son was “scared” before teen was shot at west Houston dispensary

HOUSTON, TX – The father of an employee involved in a shooting at the Green House Dispensary in west Houston told Houston Stringer his son was “scared” before a teen was shot inside the business. https://youtu.be/ahWr5prUOe4 The shooting occurred in the 8600 block of Long Point. According to the Houston Police Department, a teen entered the dispensary and was shot multiple times by an employee as he was leaving the store. The teen was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. At the scene, the employee’s father told Houston Stringer his son called him and said he had shot someone. The father stated he was told the teen had been stealing from the store when the employee encountered him after coming out of the restroom. “He actually went all the way to the back ...
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Dr. Matthews warns slumlords to “get your pocketbook ready” after Vance Plaza walkthrough
11May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston, Public Interest

Dr. Matthews warns slumlords to “get your pocketbook ready” after Vance Plaza walkthrough

HOUSTON, TX – Dr. Matthews toured Vance Plaza Apartments, also known as Vance Gardens, located at 7301 Jensen Drive, alongside residents who alleged unsafe and unsanitary living conditions at the property during what she described as the first apartment visit under Houston’s newly passed slumlord ordinance. https://youtu.be/ApShLNzmv1Q?si=Cimf3Pz6MmbxfMWu During the walkthrough, residents pointed to alleged structural damage, mold, plumbing issues, sewage concerns, pest infestations, damaged stairways, exposed areas around units, and water intrusion inside apartments. One resident alleged management attempted to evict her after a dispute involving rent payments and stated a judge later dismissed the case. Another resident alleged tenants were unable to access their mail after ma...
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HCSO SWAT takes man into custody after pointing a gun at mothers head on Mother’s Day
11May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Harris County

HCSO SWAT takes man into custody after pointing a gun at mothers head on Mother’s Day

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A man accused of pointing a handgun at his mother’s head on Mother’s Day was taken into custody following a lengthy SWAT standoff at a home in Harris County. https://youtube.com/live/z0tprqW36lM The incident began around 6:30 p.m. at a residence in the 1400 block of Stevenage Lane. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, patrol deputies responded to a family disturbance call and met a woman in her early 70s outside the residence. Deputies said the woman reported that her 43-year-old son had pointed a gun at her head earlier in the day and had locked her out of the house. Deputies contacted the District Attorney’s Office and obtained charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon involving family violence. According to the Harris County Sheriff...
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Driver killed after Tesla crashes into ditch, rolls over and strikes tree
10May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Driver killed after Tesla crashes into ditch, rolls over and strikes tree

SPRING, TX – A driver was killed after a Tesla crashed into a ditch, rolled over multiple times, and struck a tree in Spring earlier today. The crash occurred around 3:40 a.m. in the 26000 block of Lexington Road. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and EMS responded after receiving an alert regarding the crash and arrived to find a red Tesla in a ditch on the southbound side of the roadway. https://youtube.com/shorts/uAqDFniBgbE?feature=share Investigators said the driver, described as an African-American male who appeared to be in his 20s, was reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed when he failed to negotiate a curve. The Tesla left the roadway, rolled over approximately three times through a ditch, and struck a tree. The impact caused the...
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Man shot in leg after confronting driver of loud vehicle at northwest Houston apartment complex
10May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Man shot in leg after confronting driver of loud vehicle at northwest Houston apartment complex

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot in the leg after confronting the driver of a loud vehicle at an apartment complex in northwest Houston late Saturday night. The shooting was reported around 11:55 p.m. at the Diamond Ridge Apartment Homes located at 6407 Antoine Drive. https://youtube.com/shorts/GSVg7kLhdc4 According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded to a shooting call and found one adult male suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg area. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening and non-critical injuries. Police said the victim was able to provide officers with a description of the suspect and the suspect’s vehicle. While officers were gathering information, the vehicle matching that description reportedly returned to the s...
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Motorcycle rider flees during attempted traffic stop by Bellaire police on West Loop
10May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Motorcycle rider flees during attempted traffic stop by Bellaire police on West Loop

HOUSTON, TX – A motorcycle rider fled from Bellaire police after an attempted traffic stop on the West Loop just before 1 a.m. The rider was seen traveling southbound on the West Loop without headlights on when Bellaire police attempted to pull them over. The rider did not stop and continued driving. https://youtube.com/shorts/VT2V6XbqDQA?feature=share A couple of minutes later, the rider took the Fournace Place/Bissonnet Street exit at the last second before speeding away. The rider then ran a red light, got back onto the West Loop, and continued to flee from Bellaire police. It is unknown what happened after that.
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Father critically injured after shooting at Pemex gas station, son in custody
9May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Father critically injured after shooting at Pemex gas station, son in custody

HOUSTON, TX – A father was critically injured following a shooting at a gas station in northeast Houston late last night. The shooting occurred around 10 p.m. at the Pemex Gas Station located in the 700 block of Kress. According to the Houston Police Department, northeast officers responded to a shooting call and learned during a preliminary investigation that two family members, a father and son, became involved in a verbal altercation that turned physical. Police said the son pulled out a firearm and discharged it, striking the father. It is unknown how many times the father was struck, but he was transported to a hospital in critical condition. The son, described as being in his late teens or early 20s, is in custody. Charges are pending further investigation and will...
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Bond set at $250K for man accused of recklessly firing weapon that killed 84-year-old woman
9May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Harris County

Bond set at $250K for man accused of recklessly firing weapon that killed 84-year-old woman

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Bond was set at $250,000 overnight for a man charged in connection with the death of an 84-year-old woman who was struck by gunfire inside her home in northeast Harris County. According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Joshua Ramos, born Aug. 28, 2006, was charged with manslaughter following the March 7 shooting in the 5600 block of Saddlebred Drive. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Ramos allegedly recklessly fired a weapon in a residential neighborhood, striking 84-year-old Joanne Bennett inside her home. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Violent Criminals Apprehension Team, with assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety Southeast Texas Region, apprehended Ramos and booked him into the Harris County Jail.
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