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Man found with multiple gunshot wounds inside vehicle in ditch in North Harris County

15Dec

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Harris County, Houston

Man found with multiple gunshot wounds inside vehicle in ditch in North Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office District 2 responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch around 10:30 p.m. in the 800 block of Salter near Hardy. https://youtu.be/pMEhR7rwILI When deputies arrived, they found a Hispanic man in his 20s inside the vehicle with multiple apparent gunshot wounds. EMS responded and pronounced the man deceased at the scene. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit was called out and is investigating. Preliminary information indicates the victim met with another individual at a nearby store, and during a conversation, the vehicle later crashed into a ditch. The shooter fled the scene. No suspect or vehicle description is available at this time. Detectives are canvassing the area for surveillance video and ...

Investigation underway after fatality on East Freeway

14Dec

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Houston

Investigation underway after fatality on East Freeway

HOUSTON, TX — Police responded to a call for a possible auto-pedestrian crash on the East Freeway that resulted in a fatality. https://youtu.be/wXQW6foBrBE The incident occurred in the 11900 block of the East Freeway. Details on whether the fatality involved an auto-pedestrian crash have not yet been confirmed. A patrol vehicle was involved in an accident at the road blockage while possibly blocking traffic, but details regarding this have not yet been confirmed. This is a developing story, more information will follow if it becomes available.

Baytown officer involved in fatal auto-pedestrian crash on Highway 146

14Dec

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Baytown, Harris County

Baytown officer involved in fatal auto-pedestrian crash on Highway 146

BAYTOWN, TX — A Baytown officer responding to a call was involved in a fatal auto-pedestrian crash on Highway 146. https://youtu.be/oBn0XaJExFY Police said the officer was uninjured. The crash resulted in a fatality. The investigation is being handled by Precinct 8, the lead investigative agency. All additional information should be requested through Precinct 8.

Driver charged with DWI after fatal auto-pedestrian crash on IH-10

14Dec

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Baytown, Harris County

Driver charged with DWI after fatal auto-pedestrian crash on IH-10

BAYTOWN, TX — A 34-year-old man was pronounced deceased following a major auto-pedestrian crash in the 5800 block of Interstate 10. https://youtu.be/9rtSV2YnweU Officers responded to the scene around 12:30 a.m. The Baytown Fire Department pronounced the male deceased at the scene. The Baytown Police Department Reconstruction Team responded and initiated an investigation. The driver of the involved vehicle was taken into custody and charged with driving while intoxicated. The investigation remains ongoing.

Man hospitalized after shooting at motel in Houston

14Dec

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Houston

Man hospitalized after shooting at motel in Houston

HOUSTON, TX — An adult male in his mid-30s was transported to a hospital in stable condition following a shooting at a motel on Keyport. https://youtu.be/MtgODEB_VkQ Officers responded to a shooting call around midnight at the Lamplight Inn, located at 1110 Keyport. Police said one victim was transported to the hospital. Officers searched two rooms at the motel, but police did not bring anyone out. The reasons for the searches are unknown. This is a developing story, more information will follow if it becomes available.

Driver returns to scene after hitting pedestrian on Westheimer

14Dec

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Houston

Driver returns to scene after hitting pedestrian on Westheimer

HOUSTON, TX — A pedestrian was pronounced deceased after being struck by a vehicle in the 10700 block of Westheimer. https://youtu.be/boMG1K48zwk The crash occurred around 9:15 p.m. when a driver traveling eastbound struck a pedestrian. Police said the driver initially left the scene but later returned. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. No charges have been filed at this time.

Three shot at apartment complex in southwest Houston

14Dec

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Houston

Three shot at apartment complex in southwest Houston

HOUSTON, TX — Three people were shot during a shooting at an apartment complex in the 5400 block of Alder Street. https://youtu.be/IP4BZdRcNAE The shooting occurred around 10 p.m. According to preliminary information, a vehicle pulled into the apartment complex parking lot where another vehicle was already present. At that point, people from the other vehicle began shooting, and a possible exchange of gunfire took place. Two victims were transported to the hospital in critical condition, and one victim was transported in stable condition. This is a developing story, more information will follow if it becomes available.

Two transported to hospital following motorcycle crash on Memorial

14Dec

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Houston

Two transported to hospital following motorcycle crash on Memorial

HOUSTON, TX — Two people were transported to a hospital following a motorcycle crash on Memorial Drive. https://youtu.be/xxIPM8xC8a0 The crash occurred around 9:02 p.m. on Memorial Drive inbound, just east of Waugh. Both people were believed to be on the motorcycle, and no other vehicles were involved, though the crash remains under investigation. Eastbound lanes were shut down as crews responded. The extent of injuries is unknown at this time. This is a developing story, more information will follow if it becomes available.

Passenger killed after vehicle goes airborne during police chase in southeast Houston

13Dec

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Houston

Passenger killed after vehicle goes airborne during police chase in southeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A passenger was killed after a Dodge Charger crashed during a pursuit involving Harris County Constable Precinct 2 deputies in southeast Houston. https://youtu.be/JLUbYoaATrk Deputies initially observed the vehicle speeding and driving recklessly on the freeway. When they attempted to stop it, the driver refused to pull over, running multiple red lights before losing control. The vehicle went airborne and crashed into a tree near the 9700 block of Clearwood, close to Almeda Genoa and Blackhawk. Houston Police Department is leading the investigation. More information will follow if it becomes available.

Driver killed after wrecker crashes into disabled car on Southwest Freeway

13Dec

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Houston

Driver killed after wrecker crashes into disabled car on Southwest Freeway

HOUSTON, TX – A driver was killed early this morning after a wrecker truck struck a disabled vehicle on the Southwest Freeway at Westpark Drive, near Chimney Rock. https://youtu.be/eKG5nEnDW10 The crash occurred around 2:17 a.m. when a small black Mazda, already disabled on the roadway, was hit and pushed a good distance up the freeway by the wrecker. The Mazda’s driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. The wrecker driver was not injured but was shaken up. No charges have been filed at this time.