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HOUSTON, TX - A man was shot and killed over $20 in front of a food truck. Three suspects are now on the run. https://youtu.be/Kv0TBc68Ykc The shooting occurred in the 6200 block of Chimney Rock around 9:30 p.m. According to police, the men in the parking lot described as African-American males were asking for $20 at a food truck. The victim stated that he will get them $20, went back to the apartments nearby and came back with a pistol. He then pointed the pistol at the suspects but did not pull the trigger. The suspects opened fire and shot him before fleeing on foot, headed west on Elm Street. Police do not have anyone in custody but one officer was able to identify one of the suspects. Police are now looking for him. If you have any information about the shooting ...

HOUSTON, TX - A firefighter was transported to the hospital after suffering heat exhaustion during an auto shop fire Friday night. https://youtu.be/2foEZaUb-nk The fire started around 3 a.m. in the 9200 block of Clarkcrest. According to the Houston Fire Department, a car inside the shop caught fire but it was extinguished fairly quickly. There were no other injuries.

HOUSTON, TX - A man was found dead after being found in the main lanes of the Southwest Freeway Friday night. The man was found around 10:30 p.m. Friday night on the inbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway just before the Bissonnet exit. According to police, they are not sure if he was struck or ran over by a vehicle but they did say that there were no vehicles connected to the crash that remained at the scene. The crash is still under investigation and police urge the public to contact them if they know anything about the crash.

HOUSTON, TX - A man is dead following after a garbage truck slammed into him on the Eastex Freeway. The crash occurred in the 14400 block of the Eastex Freeway just after 5 a.m. The above photo was sent in to us by one of our readers. If you have any story ideas or photos, you can send them as well to tips@houstonstringer.com or via one of our social channels. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the man, identified ass Yunier Laza Chavez was in a 2003 Honda Accord headed northbound. A 2018 Mack chassis-cab (CMV) being used as a garbage truck was also traveling northbound. At one point, police say Chavez swerved across all traffic lanes. The operator of the garbage truck attempted to avoid striking him by swerving into lane number 4, but Chavez also suddenly...

HOUSTON, TX - A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot by family members. The shooting occurred at The Life at Grand Oaks Apartment Complex in the 5500 block of De Soto around 3:40 a.m. https://youtu.be/Pbtbro9Dnzc According to police, the man's family heard a commotion outside and found the victim, a young adult male. He was transported to the hospital by HFD.

HOUSTON, TX - Two homeless men are now recovering in the hospital after they were shot underneath a freeway overpass in Houston. The shooting occurred under the freeway overpass underneath the North Freeway on Crosstimbers around 2:20 a.m. You can watch the full update from HPD below: https://youtu.be/APa9f-Q6bmM According to HPD, one of the men was found at a nearby IHOP and the other was found at a bus stop. The suspect, who may have been in a silver car might be responsible but has since left the scene.

HOUSTON, TX - Last night, a 10 year old and three teens (14, 15, and 16) were shot in what police say is a targeted shooting. The shooting occurred around 9 p.m. in the 2200 block of Collier. You can watch the update below: https://youtu.be/0F8J3ZuO5qE According to police, one of the victims was shot in the abdomen and the others were shot in their extremities. The suspects, who are believed to be three teens fled the scene. If you have any information about the shooting you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department's Major Assaults, the Family Violence Division, or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.