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Video: Domestic violence double shooting leaves mother dead, daughter in hospital in southeast Houston
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Video: Domestic violence double shooting leaves mother dead, daughter in hospital in southeast Houston

Police are investigating a double shooting in southeast Houston that left a mother dead and her daughter in the hospital. Police believe the shooting occurred because of domestic violence. According to the Houston Police Department, the Houston Fire Department responded to a report of a shooting in the 4500 block of Idaho St, shortly after 10 p.m. When they arrived they found two victims that had been shot. One of these victims, a mother, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her daughter was transported to a local hospital and is said to be in stable condition. Police are looking for the suspect which had a relationship with the mother. He is described as a black male, possibly in his 50s. He was caught on camera leaving and running from the scene on foot. Police ask that if you have...
Traffic stop leads to arrest of arson suspect wanted in connection with insurance fraud
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Traffic stop leads to arrest of arson suspect wanted in connection with insurance fraud

Constables with Harris County Precinct 4 arrested a man when they learned that he was wanted for arson in connection with an insurance fraud case in Harris County. Steven Smith Mugshot According to court documents, arson investigators with the Harris County Fire Marshall's office were called out to the scene of a vehicle fire in the 19600 block of Tegle Rd. in Tomball, TX on May 29, 2021 at about 5:40 a.m. During their investigation, investigators found that the fire started in the passenger compartment and determined that someone applied an open flame to ignitable materials that were stored inside. A TX DPS Trooper was then able to identify the car as belogning to Steven Smith and noticed there was a lien on the vehicle in the amount of $15,537.43. During an invterview , Smith to...
Houston man shot in buttocks during argument at apartment complex in northeast Houston
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Houston man shot in buttocks during argument at apartment complex in northeast Houston

January 21, 2023 - A man was shot in the buttocks during an argument Saturday evening in northern Houston just before 9 p.m. According to officers, the man got into an argument at an apartment complex on Bennington Dr. During this argument, someone opened fire and he was struck in the buttocks. Police say the man was then taken to his home at an apartment complex located in the 7600 block of E Houston Rd. He was then put into another private vehicle and transported to a local hospital where he is expected to recover.
Neighbor shoots and kills would be intruder in north Houston
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Neighbor shoots and kills would be intruder in north Houston

January 21, 2023 - A neighbor in north Houston was shot and killed a burglary suspect trying to enter the house next door just before midnight. According to police, the neighbor heard the suspect trying to break into the house next door. The neighbor decided to go outside and confront the suspect. The suspect, the neighbor claims, then charged at the neighbor. Fearing for their life, the neighbor fired his weapon and struck the suspect. The suspect was then pronounced deceased at the scene.
Houston man shot in buttocks during an argument at an apartment complex in northeast Houston
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Houston man shot in buttocks during an argument at an apartment complex in northeast Houston

January 21, 2023 - A man was shot in the buttocks during an argument Saturday evening in northern Houston just before 9 p.m. According to officers, the man got into an argument at an apartment complex on Bennington Dr. During this argument, someone opened fire and he was struck in the buttocks. Police say the man was then taken to his home at an apartment complex located in the 7600 block of E Houston Rd. He was then put into another private vehicle and transported to a local hospital where he is expected to recover.
Neighbor shoots and kills would-be intruder in north Houston
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Neighbor shoots and kills would-be intruder in north Houston

January 21, 2023 - A neighbor in north Houston was shot and killed a burglary suspect trying to enter the house next door just before midnight. According to police, the neighbor heard the suspect trying to break into the house next door. The neighbor decided to go outside and confront the suspect. The suspect, the neighbor claims, then charged at the neighbor. Fearing for their life, the neighbor fired his weapon and struck the suspect. The suspect was then pronounced deceased at the scene.
Man dies after possibly being hit by car in Houston’s Museum District
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Man dies after possibly being hit by car in Houston’s Museum District

January 20, 2023 - Police say a man was possibly struck by a vehicle and left in the roadway. Police originally responded to a report of a shooting in the 1000 block of Palm near Fannin in Houston's Museum District just before midnight. According to the Houston Police Department, when they arrived, they found a man deceased in the roadway. Officers have not ruled out it was a shooting, but do believe he was possibly struck by a vehicle. That vehicle left the scene. If you have any information about this accident, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Man crashes after leading police on pursuit after intersection takeover in Spring Branch
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Man crashes after leading police on pursuit after intersection takeover in Spring Branch

A man in a dodge challenger crashed into an innocent driver after leading police on a chase after an "intersection takeover" in Spring Branch. According to Sgt. J. Carroll of the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the man led police on a 29-minute chase from Hammerly and Blalock. The suspect then crashed into an innocent driver on Renwick & Jessamine. He was injured during the crash and taken to a local hospital where he was treated for his injuries before being taken to jail. The innocent driver was not injured during the crash.
Video: Fatal accident in Houston’s Museum District
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Video: Fatal accident in Houston’s Museum District

January 20, 2023 - Police say a man was possibly struck by a vehicle and left in the roadway. Police originally responded to a report of a shooting in the 1000 block of Palm near Fannin in Houston's Museum District just before midnight. According to the Houston Police Department, when they arrived, they found a man deceased in the roadway. Officers have not ruled out it was a shooting, but do believe he was possibly struck by a vehicle. That vehicle left the scene. If you have any information about this accident, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.