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Man dies after being shot with his own firearm during struggle with sister at northwest Houston apartment complex
Houston

Man dies after being shot with his own firearm during struggle with sister at northwest Houston apartment complex

HOUSTON, Texas — A man in his 20s died after he was shot with his own firearm during a struggle with his sister, also in her 20s, at the 55 Fifty at Northwest Crossing apartments, located at 5550 Bingle Road yesterday evening. Police say the siblings got into an argument around 8:25 p.m. as the sister was trying to get her brother to leave from the apartment, where she had been allowing him to stay. The man took his sister’s car keys and attempted to leave with her vehicle, leading to another argument and a struggle between the siblings. During the struggle, the man, who had his own firearm, was shot in the stomach. Police believe at this time that he accidentally shot himself. Houston Fire Department personnel arrived and began CPR before transporting the man to a local h...
Dr. Matthews says additional evidence delivered to Harris County DA in Aubrey Taylor investigation
Houston

Dr. Matthews says additional evidence delivered to Harris County DA in Aubrey Taylor investigation

HOUSTON, TX — Dr. Matthews said she has delivered additional evidence to the Harris County District Attorney's Office that she believes is relevant to an ongoing criminal investigation involving Aubrey Taylor. The material, according to Dr. Matthews, includes a Facebook post and supporting documents concerning Taylor's alleged possession of body armor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDe5cVwKXfk&t=249s According to Dr. Matthews, the evidence includes a Facebook post in which Taylor allegedly discusses possessing body armor and cites 18 U.S.C. § 931. Dr. Matthews argued Taylor, whom she described as a multiple-time convicted felon with a violent conviction, does not qualify for the federal employment exemption because, she alleges, the law requires written certification from an...
Resident alleges yearlong lack of heat and air conditioning, structural problems at Columbus apartment complex
Ohio

Resident alleges yearlong lack of heat and air conditioning, structural problems at Columbus apartment complex

COLUMBUS, Ohio - A resident of Summit Apartments alleges they have lived for nearly a year without working heat or air conditioning while dealing with ongoing structural problems and water leaks at the apartment complex. The resident, who lives at Summit Apartments, 4375 Le Marie Court, says they pay $1,070 per month in rent and have repeatedly reported maintenance concerns to management. According to the resident, work on the heating and cooling system only recently began after nearly a year, but the system still has not been repaired. The resident also alleges the apartment has ongoing structural issues and leaks that have not been fully addressed. The resident says they have documented the reported conditions with numerous photographs, adding that they hav...
Church’s Chicken responds after customer alleges ring found inside chicken
Houston

Church’s Chicken responds after customer alleges ring found inside chicken

HOUSTON - Church's Chicken has released a statement after a customer alleged a ring was found inside a piece of chicken purchased at one of its restaurants in northeast Houston on Homestead near Tidwell. The company said it is aware of the video circulating on social media and the customer's claims and is investigating the incident with the restaurant involved. "We are aware of the video and the customer's claims you referenced, and we are in contact with the restaurant to investigate," Church's Chicken said in a statement. "At Church's, the health and safety of our guests is our top priority." https://youtube.com/live/jfN4vK0pnA8?feature=share The company did not provide additional details about the investigation/ The customer's allegation has not been independently v...
Car crashes into ditch after suspected robbery shooting in southeast Houston; teen critically injured
Houston

Car crashes into ditch after suspected robbery shooting in southeast Houston; teen critically injured

HOUSTON - A 19-year-old man is in critical condition after a suspected robbery led to a shooting Monday evening near the intersection of Corder Street and Tierwester Street in southeast Houston. https://youtu.be/aOiZttTgnTQ According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded around 7:48 p.m. to the shooting scene. Investigators said the 19-year-old victim and his 15-year-old brother had been at a nearby park before meeting up with another group. The brothers later left the area in a gray Honda Civic when four suspects, described as late teenagers or men in their early 20s, opened fire on their vehicle. The 19-year-old driver was struck by gunfire before the vehicle crashed into a ditch. Houston Fire Department crews transported him to a local hospital, where he rem...
Man found deceased after shooting at north Houston apartment complex
Houston

Man found deceased after shooting at north Houston apartment complex

HOUSTON — A man was found deceased after officers responded to a reported shooting at an apartment complex in north Houston earlier today. According to the Houston Police Department, officers were dispatched at about 1:20 a.m. to the Oakwood Gardens apartments in the 5600 block of Antoine Drive after receiving reports of shots fired. When officers arrived, they found the man lying on the ground with gunshot wounds to the head and chest. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim is believed to be in his 60s. Investigators have not released any suspect information or suspect descriptions. Houston Police homicide investigators are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Houston Police Department ...
Man accused of shooting children’s mother’s boyfriend after argument at north Houston apartment complex
Houston

Man accused of shooting children’s mother’s boyfriend after argument at north Houston apartment complex

HOUSTON - A man is accused of shooting his children's mother's boyfriend multiple times following an argument at a north Houston apartment complex late Saturday night. According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded around 11:20 p.m. to an apartment complex in the 15100 block of Vickery Drive for a reported shooting. Investigators said the shooting stemmed from an argument between the suspect and the mother of his children. During the confrontation, the suspect allegedly shot the woman's boyfriend four times. The victim was struck in the arm, abdomen, stomach and leg. He was transported by vehicle to a local hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition. According to police, officers gathered information from everyone at the scene and identified t...
18-year-old found fatally shot outside apartment complex in north Houston
Harris County, Houston

18-year-old found fatally shot outside apartment complex in north Houston

HOUSTON - An 18-year-old man was found fatally shot outside an apartment complex in north Houston on Saturday night, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded around 8 p.m. to the Hacienda Bonita Apartments in the 14400 block of Ella Boulevard after reports of a shooting. When deputies arrived, they found an approximately 18-year-old man unresponsive with a gunshot wound lying next to a vehicle in the entryway of the apartment complex. EMS responded to the scene and pronounced him deceased. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, there were no reports of an argument before the shooting. Neighbors reported hearing a single gunshot. Homicide detectives remained at the scene canvassing the area for witnesses and speaking with individuals beli...
Two men shot while eating ice cream during drive-by shooting in north Houston
Houston

Two men shot while eating ice cream during drive-by shooting in north Houston

HOUSTON, TX — Two men were wounded Friday night in a suspected random drive-by shooting in northwest Houston, according to police. The shooting occurred around 10:20 p.m. in the 6100 block of West Tidwell Road. Houston police said two Hispanic men were walking and eating ice cream when a vehicle carrying four suspects pulled up and opened fire. One victim was shot in the side of his stomach. The second victim was shot in his arm. https://youtube.com/shorts/BB44MswYdJ8?feature=share Arriving officers provided first aid until Houston Fire Department personnel arrived and transported both men to a local hospital. Both victims are in stable condition. Officers patrolling the area detained one suspect nearby in the 6100 block of West Tidwell Road. The suspect provided infor...
Man rescued, hospitalized after home catches fire in southwest Houston
Houston

Man rescued, hospitalized after home catches fire in southwest Houston

HOUSTON — A man was rescued and hospitalized after his home caught fire earlier this morning in southwest Houston. Firefighters responded around 1:17 a.m. to a home in the 15000 block of Buxley, where they arrived to find heavy fire conditions. According to a Houston Fire Department captain at the scene, firefighters rescued the man from the burning home. He was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. After the victim was removed from the residence, firefighters transitioned to defensive operations as crews worked to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. This is a developing story. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. https://youtube.com/shorts/Po0yyKGsLfw?feature=share