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11Sep

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Bloody Saturday: Overnight shootings in Houston leave at least 4 people dead and 4 others injured

At least three people are dead, and four others are injured in shootings that occurred in the Houston area overnight. Most of these shootings occurred in northeast Houston. The first of which was a woman who was shot in the 3500 block of Liberty Rd @ Staples St. just after 8 p.m. She was taken to the hospital via ambulance where she was later pronounced deceased. Three blocks away, a man was fatally shot in front of the Liberty Food Market in the 3800 block of Liberty Rd. He was pronounced deceased at the scene and covered with a white sheet as investigators worked to determine what happened. Heading north on Staples St. to Laura Koppe, a man was reportedly shot and transported to an area hospital. https://twitter.com/houstonpolice/status/1568820249251676160 Just d...

Woman shot on Liberty Road in north Houston

10Sep

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Woman shot on Liberty Road in north Houston

September 10, 2022 - Bullet holes can be seen on a Chevrolet Impala after a woman was reportedly shot and taken to the hospital in the 3500 block of Liberty road near Staples street in north Houston around 8 p.m. https://www.youtube.com/embed/yh1JQFmyhEI A woman holding a toddler was observed at the scene. It is not clear the woman's or the toddler's relationship with the victim or shooter at this time, or the motive of the shooter. This is a developing story and will update you as soon as we have more information.

Suspect shot by Houston Police Officer after a vehicle pursuit in north Houston

10Sep

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Suspect shot by Houston Police Officer after a vehicle pursuit in north Houston

Three suspects were arrested after a short vehicle pursuit in Houston that started around midnight. During the pursuit, which lasted about fifteen minutes, the driver intentionally rammed officers' patrol vehicles and was shot by a police officer after he brandished a weapon as he fled on foot. https://www.youtube.com/embed/DkQ5lwB9HJg According to Assistant Chief Bashir of the Houston Police Department, a "Hotspot" unit observed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed and initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle, a Ford Raptor pickup truck at the North Freeway and Little York intersection. The vehicle stopped and the officers gave verbal commands to the driver. The suspect refused to comply and sped away from the scene, and the vehicle pursuit started. The pursuit according...

Man stabbed to death outside Courtyard by Marriott near Bush Airport in Houston.

9Sep

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Man stabbed to death outside Courtyard by Marriott near Bush Airport in Houston.

September 9, 2022 - A man was stabbed at least twice outside of the Courtyard by Marriott near Bush Airport in Houston. According to investigators, witnesses heard a commotion and found the man on the ground around 1 a.m. The man was stabbed once in his groin and once in the chest. The actual stabbing took place in the back of the parking lot but the man was able to find his way to the front of the hotel. This is when witnesses found him and started to help him. The man was rushed to the hospital where he later died. This is a developing story and we will update you as soon as we learn more.

88-year-old man identified as victim in a fatal car crash on Houston freeway

9Sep

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88-year-old man identified as victim in a fatal car crash on Houston freeway

September 4, 2022 - An 88-year-old man was identified as the sole victim of a fatal car crash in the 15300 Block of the Eastex Freeway. According to investigators with the Houston Police Department, the man "was driving a silver Ford F-150 pickup truck southbound on the freeway at the above address when the vehicle crossed several lanes, left the roadway and struck a concrete barrier. Paramedics transported the driver to a hospital where he was later pronounced deceased." The investigation is still ongoing and we will update you as soon as we have more information.

Suspect fatally shot after kidnapping an employee and supervisor

9Sep

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Suspect fatally shot after kidnapping an employee and supervisor

August 23, 2022 - A suspect was fatally shot by Houston Police after taking a supervisor hostage and forcing her to drive down the Eastex freeway. Police caught up to the kidnapping victim and the suspect at a Shell gas station in Splendora, TX, just north of Houston. According to the Houston Police Department, " "The suspect arrived at a commercial building in the 400 block of Benmar Drive and, at gunpoint, took a female employee from the location against her will. A short time later, the suspect contacted the employee’s supervisor and threatened to harm the employee if the supervisor did not meet with him. The supervisor met with the suspect and the suspect then released the female employee. The suspect then, at gunpoint, took the supervisor against her will and ordered her to...

Sheriff: Deputy Omar Ursin was murdered by two suspects who were out on bond for prior murder charges

9Sep

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Sheriff: Deputy Omar Ursin was murdered by two suspects who were out on bond for prior murder charges

Two suspects, Ashim Taylor Jr, and Jayland Womack, were arrested and booked into Harris County Jail today, suspected and charged with murdering Pct. 3 Deputy Omar Ursin on Madera Run Pkwy in The Groves neighborhood of Atascocita, Texas, a suburb of Houston last month. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, both suspects were out on bond for separate murder charges prior to the killing of Pct. 3 Deputy Omar Ursin. https://twitter.com/SheriffEd_HCSO/status/1568320387510845441 Pct. 3 Deputy Omar Ursin was killed when on his way home after picking up food for his family on August 28, 2022, around 6:30 p.m. The shooting was believed to have started in front of West Lake Middle School near the Timber Forest and Madera Run Pkwy. https://www.youtube.com/embed/hKois4hmDSc At the time,...

Police chase ends with crash and car fire in north Houston

9Sep

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Police chase ends with crash and car fire in north Houston

A high-speed police chase quickly came to an end when the suspect's vehicle crashed on Little York near 59, the Eastex Freeway in north Houston. It is unclear how many suspects were in the vehicle, but officers with the Harris County Sheriff's Office were able to detain all of the suspects before they fled the scene. The crash occurred at about 11:20 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2022, in the 10700 block of the Eastex Freeway. Several vehicles were involved, including the suspect's vehicle. One of these vehicles caught on fire. It is unclear at this time what led up to the chase, but we will update you as soon as we have more information.

City of Houston pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

9Sep

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City of Houston pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

After news spread of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced via a press statement that City Hall will be lit up in red, white, and blue to honor the late Queen. In the press statement released on Thursday afternoon, Mayor Sylvester Turner also stated: "In May 1991, Queen Elizabeth II embarked on a historical tour of major cities throughout Texas. As a State Representative at the time, I joined Gov. Ann Richards and other lawmakers in welcoming her to the Texas Capitol. I remember her as a delightful person, with a sense of humor, and very smart. She left a positive impression on members of the state legislature, who are never an easy audience. While I was not Houston's Mayor during her visit, I have seen many photos of her time here. The...

One man detained by police after accident topples over utility pole

3Sep

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One man detained by police after accident topples over utility pole

Several vehicles were involved in an accident in the 4800 block of East Mount Houston, near the Eastex freeway that occurred around 10 p.m. on September 2, 2022. At least one of these hit a utility pole at some point during the accident. https://youtu.be/QUh1J5DWYDE One man also appeared to be detained by police after the accident that took place in front of Manny's Mexican Grill & Seafood restaurant in north Houston. It is not clear why he was detained. Surprisingly, there did not seem to be any major injuries and tow trucks were observed picking up vehicles on the scene. If you lost power it should be on fairly quickly as crews who were working on a project down the street witnessed the accident and started to work on repairs almost immediately. The Harris County ...