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Woman found dead in Webster shopping center parking lot with several gunshot wounds

10Aug

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Houston

Woman found dead in Webster shopping center parking lot with several gunshot wounds

WEBSTER, TX - A woman is dead after a shooting took place in a shopping center parking lot in Webster. https://youtu.be/HxLQzvcWLEk According to the Webster Police Department, around 11:40 p.m. a 35-year-old female was found in the 20800 block of the Gulf Freeway with several gunshot wounds. During the initial homicide investigation, police developed a person of interest. Negotiators spoke to the person of interest over the phone for several hours attempting to develop a peaceful resolution, however, around 5:30 p.m. on August 10, 2024 he was found deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the 4000 block of Beatrice Street in Dickinson, TX. Police are still investigating. If you have any information you are urged to contact the Webster Police Department.

Driver dies after crashing into two poles in Crosby

10Aug

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Harris County

Driver dies after crashing into two poles in Crosby

HARRIS COUNTY, TX - A man is dead after police say he struck two poles. https://youtu.be/8p1IYPkPEUY This occurred in the 14200 block of FM 2100 just after 5 a.m. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the man, a Hispanic male in his 40's was driving southbound on FM 2100 when he drove onto a curb, struck one pole and crashed into another. Police say that his airbags did deploy and he was not wearing his seatbelt. The crash is still under investigation and we will keep you posted with any updates as they become available

Fatal shooting involving off-duty officer

9Aug

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Fatal shooting involving off-duty officer

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, Calif., August 9, 2024 — According to police, an off-duty officer was involved in a fatal shooting near the intersection of Haskell Avenue and Roscoe Boulevard. The incident led to a significant police response and a temporary shutdown of traffic in the area. Video is courtesy of the Citizen app Police closed the roads from Haskell Avenue to Orion, and multiple units were dispatched to the scene. Authorities began investigating a possible second suspect fleeing southbound near the 405 freeway. Shortly thereafter, police requested medical assistance for a suspect with a gunshot wound, while the investigation into the second suspect continued. It was reported that the off-duty officer involved in the shooting had contacted police after firing shots. The circums...

Life Flight called after major crash involving Wrecker

5Aug

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Harris County

Life Flight called after major crash involving Wrecker

HARRIS COUNTY, TX (July 29, 2024) - A major crash that caused Life Flight to be dispatched shut down the Northwest part of the Beltway near Gessner just after 4 a.m. The photos and video below were sent in by one of our subscribers on TikTok. Source: TikTok/@sync5m0 Information still needs to be verified, but preliminary reports suggest a wrecker driver was changing a tire when the crash occurred. It is not known if the wrecker driver or someone else at the scene was the one transported via Life Flight. https://youtube.com/shorts/zsudEXIiyNk?feature=share Source: TikTok/@sync5m0 We will update you as soon as we learn more.

Three sisters killed in Houston condo fire

5Aug

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Houston

Three sisters killed in Houston condo fire

HOUSTON, TX - 8 year old Ana, 15 year old Evelen and 11 year old Julisa Zelaya were killed in a fire that broke out yesterday morning at a condo complex in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/SvyzpdzmzLo A passerby called 911 after noticing a fire in the 8100 block of Albacore just before 6 a.m. Firefighters arrived 4 minutes later but it was already too late. A 21 year old who was able to escape the fire tried to go back in several times but was unsuccessful. He was taken to the hospital for minor injuries and smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Man with gunshot wound dies after being found by roommates outside following fistfight

4Aug

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Houston

Man with gunshot wound dies after being found by roommates outside following fistfight

HOUSTON, TX - One man is dead after being found outside with a gunshot wound in his head following an apartment fight by his roommates. https://youtu.be/K19q0gBehbg?si=g1hobCq0rbjTh5bd The victim was found in the 6200 block of Elm near Rampart a little after 2 a.m. this morning. According to the Houston Police Department, Two roommates got into a fistfight inside an apartment while they were drinking and barbecuing. A third roommate was able to de-escalate the situation and everyone went to bed. At one point the victim ran from the apartment and they went to look for him but couldn’t find him. About an hour and a half later, the roommates heard gunshots and out of concern went to go search for their roommate. They found him lying on the concrete outside, unconscious wit...

Critical Missing – Milton Angel Masariego-Cruz

3Aug

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Critical Missing – Milton Angel Masariego-Cruz

DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2024 - According to the Dallas Police Department, they are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 22-year-old Milton Angel Masariego-Cruz. At approximately 6:00 p.m. on August 3, 2024, Milton was last seen in the 2400 block of Laughlin Drive. He may be confused and in need of assistance. Milton is described as a white male, 5’00”, 180 pounds, with blonde shaved hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a gray T-shirt and blue gym shorts. Anyone with information is asked to call the Dallas Police Department at 911 or (214) 671-4268.

Major crash involving an HPD patrol vehicle

3Aug

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Houston

Major crash involving an HPD patrol vehicle

HOUSTON, TX - A major crash involving a HPD patrol vehicle occurred in the 2300 block of Preston just before 6 a.m. this morning. It appears that one other civilian vehicle was involved but it is not known at this time what caused the crash. We are working to gather more information about this accident and will update this page as soon as we learn more.

Storage Shed Fire at Palms of Westheimer

3Aug

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Houston

Storage Shed Fire at Palms of Westheimer

HOUSTON, TX - The Houston Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in the back of the Palms on Westheimer Apartment complex a little before 5 a.m. this morning. https://youtu.be/hIp39AAgjhA Firefighters were able to extinguish it rather quickly and there was not any damage to the nearby properties.

Pedestrian struck by pickup truck trying to avoid another vehicle

3Aug

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Houston

Pedestrian struck by pickup truck trying to avoid another vehicle

HOUSTON, TX - A pedestrian was struck by a pickup truck and transported to a nearby hospital late Friday night in the 2100 block of Lockwood. https://youtu.be/LdZHp6OLDLc According to a witness, a pickup truck was traveling down Lockwood when it swerved to avoid another vehicle that was about to cross Lockwood. As the truck was swerving, it struck a pedestrian. The truck then fled the scene. The pedestrian's status is currently unknown at this time and we will update you as we learn more.