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Houston Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Person of Interest in Fatal Shooting on Greens Road

19Sep

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Houston Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Person of Interest in Fatal Shooting on Greens Road

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are requesting the public's assistance in locating a person of interest in the fatal shooting of a man and the wounding of a woman at an apartment complex located in the 400 block of Greens Road. The incident occurred around 8:50 p.m. on Wednesday (September 18). The person of interest is identified as 41-year-old Jerrell Butler. A photo of Butler is below. The identity of the deceased male, 37, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. According to investigators, officers responded to the scene and found an unresponsive man with gunshot wounds and a 36-year-old woman with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the man deceased at the scene, and the woman was transporte...

Silver Alert Issued for Missing 59-Year-Old Man in Houston

19Sep

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Silver Alert Issued for Missing 59-Year-Old Man in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – The Texas Center for the Missing has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the Houston Police Department for 59-year-old Kelvin Butler. Butler was last seen on September 18, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. in the 9900 block of Sharpcrest. He was wearing a brown T-shirt with black print (Reebok), black and white joggers, and black tennis shoes. Butler has been diagnosed with dementia and is non-verbal. Authorities urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact the Houston Police Department immediately.

Human Remains Found Inside Car in Deer Park Pipeline Fire Incident

19Sep

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Harris County

Human Remains Found Inside Car in Deer Park Pipeline Fire Incident

DEER PARK, TX - September 19, 2024 - Human remains were found inside a vehicle involved in the pipeline fire incident in Deer Park. According to the Deer Park Police Department, the vehicle was removed from the scene at 7 a.m. on September 19. https://youtu.be/CbeokDzvXlk The Harris County Medical Examiners processed the vehicle and recovered the remains. An identification process is now underway, which officials say will take some time. This case has since evolved into a criminal investigation, and no further information will be released until the investigation is completed. Following the removal of the vehicle, Energy Transfer and other stakeholders began recovery efforts. Authorities have requested that media and citizens keep a safe distance to ensure the safety of workers. ...

7-year-old dies after being found unresponsive in a pool

18Sep

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Harris County

7-year-old dies after being found unresponsive in a pool

HUMBLE, TX – According to Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4, a 7-year-old child drowned in a pool in the 7300 block of Foxcrest Lane. https://youtu.be/jb08s5SWoEA Constable deputies responded to the scene, where the child was found unresponsive. EMS pronounced the child deceased at the scene. This is a developing story, and we will update as more information becomes available.

Smart car lands in embankment following crash near the San Jacinto river

18Sep

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Harris County

Smart car lands in embankment following crash near the San Jacinto river

HUMBLE, TX – A crash involving a Smart car, occurred along the Eastex Freeway service road near the San Jacinto River. https://youtube.com/shorts/KHRP-GqUySg?feature=share The Smart car landed in an embankment following the collision. Humble Fire Department and Humble Police Department responded to the scene within minutes. Injuries and what caused the crash are currently unknown.

Cyclist fatally struck by Nissan SUV in Kingwood

18Sep

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Houston

Cyclist fatally struck by Nissan SUV in Kingwood

HOUSTON, TX – A fatal accident involving a cyclist and a motor vehicle, a Nissan occurred on the Eastex Freeway service road. The fatal crash occurred in the 23100 block of Eastex Freeway (North U.S. Highway 59) service road around 1:05 p.m. near Kingwood Dr. https://youtu.be/k6Sb51Zbo6k According to police, a bicyclist was traveling southbound on the service road near the above address when, as he changed lanes, he was struck from behind by a red Nissan Rogue. Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the bicyclist deceased. The driver of the Nissan, a 74-year-old female, remained at the scene. Police determined she was not impaired, and after being questioned, she was released. The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.

Pedestrian fatally struck by two vehicles on Bissonnet

18Sep

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Houston

Pedestrian fatally struck by two vehicles on Bissonnet

HOUSTON, TX – A pedestrian was fatally struck while crossing Bissonnet Street early this morning. https://youtu.be/JLEqUVTyiC4 The incident occurred at approximately 8:00 a.m. when the pedestrian was crossing outside of a crosswalk. According to Houston police, the individual was first hit by a vehicle that fled the scene. A second vehicle then ran over the pedestrian accidentally but remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. The Houston Fire Department transported the pedestrian to a hospital, where they were later pronounced deceased. If you have any information regarding this accident, please contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Driver dies after crashing into 18 wheeler on East Freeway Frontage Road

18Sep

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Houston

Driver dies after crashing into 18 wheeler on East Freeway Frontage Road

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A driver died following a collision between an 18-wheeler and a sedan on the East Freeway Frontage Road. https://youtu.be/pHgKj3b1UEE The crash occurred in the 13600 block of the East Freeway Frontage Road. The Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. If you have any information, please contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Atascocita Fire Department Captain Honored for Heroic Actions

17Sep

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Atascocita Fire Department Captain Honored for Heroic Actions

ATASCOCITA, TX – The Atascocita Fire Department extended a special thank you to Partnership Lake Houston for recognizing Captain Justin Petty’s recent heroic efforts at the First Responder Appreciation Luncheon. Photo Credit: Atascocita Fire Department (Facebook) On Thursday, August 29, 2024, Captain Petty, a 15-year veteran of the Atascocita Fire Department, was attending an off-duty event with his family when he heard a scream for help near the front of the bleachers. Acting without hesitation, Captain Petty rushed to the scene, where he found a person in distress. Along with a few other bystanders, he began to render aid. One bystander retrieved an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) while Captain Petty assessed the individual, who was unconscious and unresponsive. Captain ...

Teenager dies after crashing into tree in Humble

17Sep

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Harris County

Teenager dies after crashing into tree in Humble

HUMBLE, TX - A tragic update to the fatal crash in the 2800 block of N Houston Avenue reveals that the deceased victim is a teenage girl, possibly 15 years old, who was away from her high school campus at the time of the crash, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. https://youtu.be/0neNLQyYats Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene around 10:29 a.m. and found a vehicle that had struck a tree and become engulfed in flames. After extinguishing the fire, they discovered a deceased body in the front passenger seat. The Harris County Sheriff's Office Vehicular Crimes Division arrived at the scene and took over the investigation. Investigators interviewed a witness who arrived shortly after the crash and managed to pull a male out of the driv...