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Man armed with rifle shot and killed by officers outside Comfort Inn & Suites in southwest Houston

23Feb

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Houston

Man armed with rifle shot and killed by officers outside Comfort Inn & Suites in southwest Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot and killed by officers during an officer-involved shooting outside a hotel in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/wtWJb4KwmTU Police responded shortly after 9 p.m. to a shooting in progress at the Comfort Inn & Suites located at 11050 Southwest Freeway. Officers arrived within minutes and observed a male suspect walking from the south side of the building holding a rifle. According to police, officers gave repeated verbal commands for the suspect to drop the weapon. The suspect refused, and officers discharged their firearms. The suspect, described as a Hispanic male in his 60s, was struck and pronounced deceased at the scene. Police said a female complainant was later found inside one of the hotel rooms with a minor injury. Investigators beli...

Social media video allegedly shows Jazmin Perez in Mexico after balloon release held in her memory

22Feb

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Mexico, Public Interest, Texas

Social media video allegedly shows Jazmin Perez in Mexico after balloon release held in her memory

ENSENADA, MEXICO – A video posted on April 28, 2023, on social media reportedly shows Jazmin Perez at Cramsa AC rehabilitation center in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. The video resurfaced after a September 2023 balloon release was announced in her memory. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Candice MatthewsDr (@candicematthewsdr) Dr. Candice Matthews said conflicting public information has circulated over the past two years regarding Jazmin Perez’s status. She referenced an August 2022 public post stating Jazmin was “FOUND,” a 2023 image allegedly showing her in Ensenada, Baja California, and the September 2023 balloon release announcement. Dr. Matthews said publicly available social media posts were reviewed and that a tip originating f...

SWAT called after smoke fills north Houston hotel room, man peacefully taken into custody

22Feb

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Houston

SWAT called after smoke fills north Houston hotel room, man peacefully taken into custody

HOUSTON, TX – A man was taken into custody after heavy smoke activated the sprinkler system at a hotel along the North Freeway, prompting a response from Houston police and the SWAT team. https://youtu.be/eaXuSI82Amg Patrol officers responded to a call at the Suburban Studios located at 13505 North Freeway after reports of smoke coming from a room. The smoke was significant enough to activate the hotel’s sprinkler system. Officers attempted to make contact with the man inside the room but initially received no response. According to police, there were reports the man may have been armed and was acting in a threatening manner when civilians attempted to check on him. Those individuals backed away before officers arrived. SWAT officers and negotiators were called to the scene. ...

Man shot and killed in parking lot of gas station on MLK in Houston

21Feb

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Houston

Man shot and killed in parking lot of gas station on MLK in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot and killed in the parking lot of a gas station in southeast Houston. https://youtu.be/9Tby9uRUO6w Around 10 p.m., officers with the Houston Police Department Southeast Patrol Division responded to a shooting call at 6500 MLK at a Valero gas station. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the parking lot. Officers rendered aid and performed CPR until the Houston Fire Department arrived and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. One possible suspect is in custody. The investigation is ongoing.

Man found shot and killed inside vehicle that crashed into apartment building in north Harris County

21Feb

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Harris County, Houston

Man found shot and killed inside vehicle that crashed into apartment building in north Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A man was found shot and killed inside a vehicle that crashed into an apartment building on Place Rebecca Lane in north Harris County. https://youtu.be/hXMmo5KksaM Deputies responded to an in-progress call for service in the 2200 block of Place Rebecca Lane. Upon arrival, they located a vehicle that had crashed into an apartment building and found a deceased male inside with at least one gunshot wound. The investigation is ongoing.

Man killed in hit-and-run crash on Woodforest Boulevard in Harris County

21Feb

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Harris County, Houston

Man killed in hit-and-run crash on Woodforest Boulevard in Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Woodforest Boulevard, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. https://youtu.be/i-j-jYKZElw On Friday, February 20, 2026, at approximately 8:01 p.m., Rayford Howard was walking from south to north across Woodforest Boulevard in the 12800 block. Investigators said he stepped from westbound lane number one into westbound lane number two when he was struck by a white Ram pickup truck. The driver of the Ram pickup did not stop to render aid and left the scene. Howard sustained life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division is investigating.

Homeowner killed, suspect injured during burglary on South Kirkwood Road

21Feb

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Houston

Homeowner killed, suspect injured during burglary on South Kirkwood Road

HOUSTON, TX – A homeowner was shot and killed during an apparent burglary at a residence in west Houston. https://youtu.be/VK_2kpZSKEE Houston Police Department officers were dispatched shortly after midnight to the 1200 block of South Kirkwood Road and arrived around 12:20 a.m. The caller reported hearing glass breaking and what sounded like someone actively trying to enter the home. The caller then contacted their spouse to come to the residence. Police said an altercation occurred inside the home before officers arrived, and gunfire was exchanged. Two people were shot and transported to area hospitals. A Hispanic male, approximately 60 to 65 years old, who lived at the home, was pronounced deceased at the hospital. A Black male, approximately 40 to 45 years old, identified as...

After-hours task force executes warrant at Mambo’s on Antoine, two arrested

21Feb

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Houston

After-hours task force executes warrant at Mambo’s on Antoine, two arrested

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police executed a warrant at an after-hours club in northwest Houston following ongoing complaints from neighbors about late-night activity and disturbances, resulting in two arrests. https://youtu.be/kZ8suxRCoBE The enforcement action took place at 6505 Antoine, just south of West Little York, at a business operating as Mambo’s. According to police, residents from nearby apartment complexes and a church in the area reported the club had been operating until five or six in the morning. Officers said the parking lot was consistently full each night and that patrons were allegedly leaving intoxicated, resulting in accidents and disturbances. Police said patrol officers with the North Division regularly responded to calls at the location for reported assaul...

Man struck in drive-by shooting on Sherman

20Feb

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Houston

Man struck in drive-by shooting on Sherman

HOUSTON, TX – Police are investigating after a 58-year-old man was struck in a drive-by shooting in the 6600 block of Sherman. https://youtu.be/jNB6P4b0BvI The man was sleeping when he heard gunshots. He was transported to a hospital in stable condition and was talking. Police believe the shooting may have been random. No other information has been released, and there are no details on suspects at this time. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Vehicle strikes utility pole outside EchoPark Automotive, leaving 1,900 without power

20Feb

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Houston

Vehicle strikes utility pole outside EchoPark Automotive, leaving 1,900 without power

HOUSTON, TX – A vehicle struck a utility pole in front of the EchoPark Automotive car dealership, breaking the pole in half and causing a power outage in the area. https://youtu.be/c6trn2sVq9I The vehicle was towed from the scene. CenterPoint Energy was called, and approximately 1,900 customers were without power in the surrounding area. Injuries and what led up to the crash are unknown at this time. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.