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Man shot in back during robbery on Southmore
Houston

Man shot in back during robbery on Southmore

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot early Saturday morning during an attempted robbery in southeast Houston. https://youtu.be/xeXyIi2RJWU The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. in the 2400 block of Southmore. According to police, officers in the area were flagged down and found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the back. Officers rendered aid before the victim was transported to a local hospital. The victim told police he was meeting with a woman at the location when four African-American males approached and demanded money. He attempted to flee but was shot in the back. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department's Robbery Division or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Man dies after being found shot in feeder road of Katy Freeway
Harris County

Man dies after being found shot in feeder road of Katy Freeway

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A man died after being shot and transported via Life Flight late Friday night along the Katy Freeway Service Road https://youtu.be/myeSyzZnp1s The shooting occurred around 9 p.m. in the 23600 block of the Katy Freeway Service Road just west of 99. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the victim, an adult white male, sustained a gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased upon arrival at the hospital. At this time, the victim has not been identified, and investigators are working to determine his movements before the incident. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Car Found Crashed into Bayou with No Occupants Near Cinco Park Road
Houston

Car Found Crashed into Bayou with No Occupants Near Cinco Park Road

HOUSTON, TX – A car was discovered crashed into a bayou early Saturday morning in west Houston. https://youtu.be/vhvgHgMvBHY The incident occurred around 2:35 a.m. near the intersection of S. Mason Road, just south of Cinco Park Road. According to authorities, no occupants were found inside the vehicle, which had paper license plates. Police are investigating how the vehicle ended up in the bayou and are working to locate the driver or any passengers.
Woman Shot in both legs during drive-by
Houston

Woman Shot in both legs during drive-by

HOUSTON, TX – A woman was shot while standing in a parking lot early Saturday morning in northwest Houston. The shooting occurred around 12:30 a.m. in the 7600 block of W. Little York at W. Montgomery. https://youtu.be/yvijBhJHnfQ According to police, the woman was struck in both legs when a red truck drove by and opened fire. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The suspect vehicle fled the scene, heading towards I-45. If you have any information about the shooting you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Bell 407 Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing at Houston Middle School
Houston

Bell 407 Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing at Houston Middle School

HOUSTON, TX – A Bell 407 helicopter registered to PHI Air Medical made an emergency landing at Meyerland PVA, formerly known as Johnston Middle School on September 27, 2024, during a flight from Sugarland, Texas. https://youtu.be/ET-sIfj3gYQ The helicopter, with tail number N465P, had one patient on board, who was transported to a local hospital by the Houston Fire Department. The helicopter remained at the school overnight following the emergency landing. The condition of the patient is unknown at this time, and no further details have been released. This is a developing story, and we will update as more information becomes available
Civil lawsuit filed in murder case of Brayan Cuevas against apartment complex
Houston

Civil lawsuit filed in murder case of Brayan Cuevas against apartment complex

HOUSTON, TX – A lawsuit has been filed against Avenue Terrace Apartments, located at 4004 Irvington, alleging negligence following a fatal altercation at the complex two years ago. The plaintiffs, including the family of Brayan Cuevas, who was fatally shot, claim the complex ignored repeated tenant complaints about a resident who disturbed the peace. https://youtu.be/-Gaiq5j04Kk The lawsuit (filed in Harris County District Court #165 under Case No. 2024-66003) alleges that on September 25, 2022, the resident invited Reginald Torres to seek revenge on her behalf, leading to the fatal shooting of Cuevas. The plaintiffs accuse Avenue Terrace Apartments of failing to provide security or take action despite knowledge of the resident's criminal behavior. They seek damages, asserting that...
Employee falls to death into structure container at Harris County MUD Facility
Harris County

Employee falls to death into structure container at Harris County MUD Facility

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – An employee fell to their death Monday morning at a Harris County MUD No. 1 facility. https://youtu.be/_EoZBWX3IXU According to Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4, the employee fell 20 feet into a structure container and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The incident occurred at a Mud No. 1 facility, which appears to be under construction. No further details have been released at this time. https://twitter.com/Pct4Constable/status/1838228536190222689 This is a developing story, and we will update as we learn more.
Warren Unkefer charged with murder after killing man at Braeswood Plaza Apartments
Houston

Warren Unkefer charged with murder after killing man at Braeswood Plaza Apartments

HOUSTON, TX – Charges have been filed against Warren Del Unkefer, 39, in connection with the fatal shooting of a man at the Braeswood Plaza apartment complex located at 5430 Birdwood Road around 8:50 p.m. on Friday (September 20). Unkefer is charged with murder in the 183rd State District Court. The victim has been identified as Robert Culver, 63. Houston Police responded to the shooting and found Culver unresponsive with gunshot wounds inside the apartment. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene. https://youtu.be/vRfA6A4Jlvo Witnesses reported seeing a male and female inside the apartment prior to the shooting and later in the parking lot. Officers detained both individuals without incident. Further investigation determined Unkefer was th...
Man dies after being shot by family member
Houston

Man dies after being shot by family member

HOUSTON, TX – A fatal shooting involving two family members occurred Saturday evening in Southeast Houston. https://youtu.be/zm91W6FanMA Houston Police responded to a call for a shooting at a residence in the 3000 block of Elpyco around 8:20 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found one adult male deceased inside the home. Preliminary information suggests a disturbance between two adult family members escalated, leading to an exchange of gunfire. The other male involved fled the scene on foot but later contacted police and surrendered. He is currently in custody. Police have not yet recovered the firearm used in the incident, and the exact relationship between the two males remains unclear. This is believed to be an isolated incident with no threat to the public. The deceased individ...