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Child with autism found unresponsive after being pulled from lake in Cypress

8Nov

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Harris County

Child with autism found unresponsive after being pulled from lake in Cypress

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Pct. 5 deputies responded to an in-progress call for service at the 7500 block of Coral Lake Drive, where units found a four-year-old child with autism unresponsive after being pulled from a lake. Cy-Fair EMS transported the child to a hospital for treatment. https://youtu.be/CRFCUjl9Bzs The child was transported in critical condition. According to investigators at the scene, preliminary information indicates the incident may have been accidental. The investigation remains ongoing.

Suspect critically injured after being shot by deputy following pursuit

7Nov

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Harris County

Suspect critically injured after being shot by deputy following pursuit

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A deputy-involved shooting occurred this afternoon near Wilson Road and the Beltway as members of the Violent Persons Task Force (VIPER) were conducting a warrant service on a 33-year-old suspect wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. https://youtu.be/-tyM0xAzJNA According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the incident began when the suspect fled in a vehicle, leading deputies on a pursuit that ended in the parking lot of a residential complex between Mesa and Wilson. Upon stopping, the suspect exited the vehicle with a long gun, prompting a brief foot pursuit. A Harris County Precinct 8 task force member discharged his weapon, striking the suspect. The wounded suspect was transported to a hospital, where he is currently undergoing surgery an...

Houston Firefighter Marcelo Garcia killed during three-alarm warehouse fire

7Nov

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Houston

Houston Firefighter Marcelo Garcia killed during three-alarm warehouse fire

HOUSTON, TX - Houston Firefighter Marcelo Garcia died following a vacant warehouse fire last night in the sixty-six-hundred block of Polk. According to Chief Munoz, firefighters responded to the blaze at 10:50 p.m., with units arriving on scene six minutes later. A second alarm was issued shortly after their arrival, and at 11:04 p.m., a mayday call was made when a wall collapsed and trapped firefighters. The call was then upgraded to a 3rd alarm. https://youtu.be/FdIPz4MotHA Garcia, a ten-year veteran of the department, was critically injured in the collapse and transported to Memorial Hermann in the Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Another firefighter sustained non-life-threatening injuries and received treatment at the same facility. Houston Mayor Whi...

Life Flight called after major crash on FM 1960

7Nov

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Harris County

Life Flight called after major crash on FM 1960

Update 11/8/24 - Dominick Williams was killed in the crash Wednesday evening. HUFFMAN, TX – November 6, 2024 – A major crash occurred on FM 1960, just east of FM 2100, leading to the closure of both directions of the highway around 6:30 p.m. https://youtu.be/81ElH_6uCl0 Dominick Williams was killed in a crash Wednesday evening after losing control of his 2019 Dodge Challenger on Farm to Market Road 1960 East. The vehicle struck a metal barrier and utility pole, ejecting Williams, who was not wearing a seatbelt. He was pronounced deceased at a local hospital after being transported to a local hospital via Life Flight. The Harris County Sheriff's Office Vehicular Crimes Division is investigating the incident.

Terry Colburn named new Fire Chief for Magnolia Fire Department

7Nov

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Terry Colburn named new Fire Chief for Magnolia Fire Department

MAGNOLIA, TX – November 6, 2024 – Following a comprehensive five-month national search that drew over 63 applicants from 12 states, the Magnolia Fire Department has announced the appointment of Terry Colburn as its new Fire Chief, effective December 2, 2024. Photo Courtesy of Magnolia Fire Department Chief Colburn, a 28-year veteran who began his career as a Firefighter Paramedic with the Houston Fire Department, brings extensive leadership experience to Magnolia. Throughout his career, he has earned recognition as a respected figure in the fire service and is actively involved with the Texas Fire Chiefs Association and the International Association of Fire Chiefs. Additionally, Chief Colburn is a certified Fire Instructor and has taught numerous fire safety and leadership courses. ...

Single-vehicle crash claims life of Hitchcock woman on NASA Parkway

7Nov

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Single-vehicle crash claims life of Hitchcock woman on NASA Parkway

HOUSTON, TX – Early Wednesday morning, at approximately 2:25 a.m., Deputies with Constable Phil Sandlin's Office responded to a major traffic accident involving a single vehicle in the westbound lanes of the 2300 block of NASA Parkway. Photo Courtesy of Harris County Precinct 8 Constable's Office Upon arrival, deputies discovered a silver Hyundai two-door vehicle, driven by a 39-year-old woman from Hitchcock, had left the roadway and collided with a tree. Precinct 8 Deputies extracted the woman from the wreckage and administered CPR until Nassau Bay EMS arrived. She was transported to HCA Clear Lake Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased at approximately 3:00 a.m. No passengers or other vehicles were involved in the incident. The westbound lanes of NASA Parkway were temporari...

Firefighter dies, another injured while battling a large three-alarm warehouse fire overnight in southeast Houston

7Nov

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Firefighter dies, another injured while battling a large three-alarm warehouse fire overnight in southeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Firefighter Marcelo Garcia died following a vacant warehouse fire last night in the 6600 block of Polk. According to Chief Munoz, firefighters responded to the blaze at 10:50 p.m., with units arriving on scene six minutes later. A second alarm was issued shortly after their arrival, and at 11:04 p.m., a mayday call was made when a wall collapsed and trapped firefighters. The call was then upgraded to a 3rd alarm. Garcia, a ten-year veteran of the department, was critically injured in the collapse and transported to Memorial Hermann in the Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Another firefighter sustained non-life-threatening injuries and received treatment at the same facility. Video footage from the Citizen app shows flames and heavy sm...

Woman shot during attempted robbery outside PLS Check Cashers in north Houston

6Nov

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Houston

Woman shot during attempted robbery outside PLS Check Cashers in north Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A woman was shot and robbed outside PLS Check Cashers in the 34 block of Aldine Bender Road near Airline Drive on Wednesday after completing a transaction. https://youtu.be/e118r4vtM_g According to police, a woman was shot while attempting to avoid a robbery in a parking lot. The incident occurred as she returned to her car after cashing a check. While opening her car door, she noticed a man approaching from a nearby vehicle and became suspicious. She attempted to flee, but the suspect fired at least two shots, hitting her once. A witness reported that the suspect stole property from the woman before fleeing the scene. The witness also provided a description and license plate number of the suspect's vehicle. Officers later located the vehicle with two individuals i...

Man stabbed in stomach near Northeast Airport bus stop

6Nov

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Pennsylvania

Man stabbed in stomach near Northeast Airport bus stop

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A man was reportedly stabbed in the stomach near a bus stop at Roosevelt Boulevard and Red Lion Road in the Northeast Airport area. Video footage from the Citizen app shows police taping off the bus stop as their investigation continues. According to initial reports, from the Citizen app, the incident began with a 911 call around 6:04 p.m. on Monday, alerting police and rescue to the scene. Police confirmed at 6:07 p.m. that the victim had been stabbed. Witnesses reported seeing a male suspect playing a harmonica at the bus stop shortly before the stabbing. There is no update on his condition. This information is preliminary and subject to change. More information will follow if it becomes available.

At least five people are dead following a plane crash in Arizona

5Nov

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Arizona

At least five people are dead following a plane crash in Arizona

MESA, AZ - A plane crash near Falcon Field Airport has resulted in the deaths of at least five individuals, according to Mesa police. Four people from the aircraft and one person from a vehicle were reportedly pronounced deceased at the scene. Video footage from the Citizen app shows the crash site with several vehicles impacted by the collision. Local news reports confirm that the plane struck multiple vehicles near the airport. This is a developing story, and information is subject to change. We will update as more information becomes available.